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VIZIO partners with SharkNinja for shoppable Tom Colicchio show

VIZIO has announced the return of Spirits Network’s culinary series The Pantry for its second season, available on VIZIO. Presented by Ninja, the branded entertainment series features kitchen tips and tricks from celebrity chef Tom Colicchio, and an end-to-end shoppable CTV experience. “I’m thrilled to continue this partnership between VIZIO and The Pantry, which provides […]

November 20, 2024

Paramount+ pop-up channel on WatchFree+

Vizio has announced its latest WatchFree+ pop-up channel in partnership with Paramount+. The FAST channel offers free access to select episodes of Paramount+ titles such as Tulsa King, Dexter, Frasier and Special Ops: Lioness, with interactive Content Connections driving viewers to its app, where they can access more entertainment. The pop-up has already generated hundreds […]

October 31, 2024

Vizio announces Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles with Gavin Rossdale

Vizio has announced the upcoming launch of Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles, an exclusive unscripted series hosted by Gavin Rossdale, lead singer and songwriter of rock band, Bush. Premiering early 2025 on Vizio’s free streaming service, WatchFree+, the series promises an entertaining blend of music, conversation, and culinary exploration.  The show brings celebrity guests into Rossdale’s home […]

October 9, 2024

Fox taps Vizio’s Home Screen to launch new series

Vizio has announced an expanded partnership with Fox Entertainment, which is leveraging VIZIO’s full suite of ad storytelling capabilities to support the launch of its new lifeguard action series, Rescue: HI-Surf, which airs in the US on Fox. The experience begins on Vizio’s Home Screen, where millions of viewers will be greeted with custom creative […]

September 25, 2024

Research: Roku dominates CTV ad market

Omdia’s latest findings reveal a significant shift in the connected TV (CTV) market with hardware manufacturers increasingly capitalising on platform revenues rather than hardware sales. Companies such as Roku and Vizio are even accepting losses on hardware to focus on more lucrative revenue streams from their platforms. Roku is at the forefront of the CTV […]

September 16, 2024By Colin Mann

KERV Interactive partners with VIZIO

KERV, a specialist in video analysis, performance and monetisation, has announced a strategic partnership with VIZIO to expand its interactive and shoppable connected TV (CTV) advertising capabilities. The partnership aims to create more engaging experiences for viewers, and help brands shorten the path to purchase while building brand awareness, intent and loyalty on CTV. “We’re […]

September 10, 2024

VIZIO WatchFree+ on mobiles in US

VIZIO has announced that its WatchFree+ service has been expanded to the VIZIO mobile app for iOS and Android devices in the US. Users can now take over 300 channels on the go, even if they don’t have a VIZIO TV. WatchFree+ users can watch the latest local sports, news and a variety of entertainment […]

September 6, 2024

VIZIO to host Women’s Cup on WatchFee+

VIZIO has announced that VIZIO WatchFree+ will be the exclusive place to watch The Women’s Cup Summer 2024 Tournament games. This event marks the first live sporting event hosted exclusively on the WatchFree+ platform in the US. The Women’s Cup, features top international and US women’s football teams. Eight games will be available exclusively on […]

August 2, 2024

Curiosity Now FAST channel on VIZIO Smart TVs

Curiosity, a factual media and entertainment company, has announced the launch of its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel Curiosity Now on VIZIO WatchFree+. The collaboration marks the latest expansion of Curiosity’s reach, bringing its content to millions of US viewers through VIZIO’s smart TV ecosystem and its WatchFree+ streaming service. Curiosity, with its flagship […]

July 23, 2024

Amagi showcases new stream technology with VIZIO

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and Connected TV (CTV), has announced the first successful showcase of Amagi’s Zero Slate technology on VIZIO’s owned and operated WatchFree+ channels, part of Amagi’s broader Stream Personalisation initiative. This innovative new offering enhances the streaming experience with its highly impactful, patent-pending technology that can […]

June 25, 2024