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The Weather Channel app on Vizio

The Weather Channel television network has expanded its relationship with Vizio. Users in the US will now have access to the 24/7 The Weather Channel streaming app. The app includes customisable local weather information, on-demand original programming, and more. “We are pleased that millions of Vizio users now have access to America’s most trusted news […]

June 27, 2023

Vizio launching Peacock Preview channel

Vizio has unveiled a Peacock Preview experience in the US, offering episodes of popular titles from NBCUniversal on Vizio’s streaming app, WatchFree+. For a three-week period, Vizio viewers can access a preview of more than 16 Peacock titles and connect directly with the Peacock app to discover more entertainment available through the subscription service. In […]

June 14, 2023

Study: Vizio Ads drive regional awareness

Vizio Ads has released a case study which found that highly selective CTV video can be an advantageous partner in awareness building, particularly when viewed several times. The case study highlights the impact a geo-targeted campaign had for a utility company across key points of interest, like awareness and consideration. When the utility company recognised […]

June 6, 2023

QVC+, HSN+ on Vizio

QVC and HSN, specialists in multiplatform vCommerce, have launched their free, interactive streaming shopping service on Vizio Smart TVs. The QVC+ and HSN+ combined streaming experience offers Vizio users QVC and HSN’s robust video commerce experience, with live, on-demand and streaming-only content together in one fully shoppable app. It is currently the only livestream shopping app on Vizio […]

June 1, 2023

More Blue Ant FAST channels on VIZIO WatchFree+

Producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, has announced the launch of its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels, Homeful and Love Pets on VIZIO WatchFree+ for US users. Homeful features notable real estate, renovation and transformation series and is home to TV reno celebrity, Mike Holmes’ iconic catalogue of inspiring home series and […]

May 24, 2023

VIZIO enhances Household Connect solution

Connected entertainment specialist VIZIO has added new partners, features, and analytics to its Household Connect cross-device advertising solution, which it says will help marketers extend TV-first campaigns to additional devices within the VIZIO household, including computers, tablets and mobile devices. This includes the addition of Experian’s Consumer Sync identity resolution into the Household Connect platform, […]

April 25, 2023

AMC Networks, VIZIO expand partnership

VIZIO has announced an expanded partnership with AMC Networks, bringing more of the company’s range of programming to VIZIO Smart TVs. The expanded partnership includes the recent addition of the AMC+ app, nine free streaming channels and over 150 on-demand feature films available on VIZIO’s free streaming service, WatchFree+. New AMC Networks’ channels featured thanks […]

March 30, 2023

Whip Media to Power Ad Revenue Reporting for VIZIO’s WatchFree+

Whip Media, the leading enterprise software platform and data provider to the world’s largest entertainment organizations, announced on Tuesday it has been selected by VIZIO to help manage and streamline ad revenue reporting for WatchFree+, its free, ad-supported streaming service. VIZIO, one of the largest TV brands in the U.S. with over 17 million active […]

March 21, 2023

Sling TV launches Freestream

Live streaming TV service Sling TV has launched its free advertising-supported streaming television service (FAST) – Sling Freestream – in the US. Unveiled on Sling’s eighth birthday and National Cut the Cord Day, Freestream is available through the Sling app on all Roku devices, and is rolling out across Comcast, LG, Samsung, Vizio and Xbox […]

February 10, 2023By Colin Mann

VIZIO enhances UIs

Connected entertainment specialist VIZIO has unveiled a suite of updates to its TV user interface and mobile app to help its customers easily navigate the many choices now available in streaming. With the brand-new VIZIO AutoUpdate and redesigned VIZIO Mobile app, millions of VIZIO TV owners now have faster access to their favourite apps, movies, […]

January 26, 2023