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HauntTV on VIZIO WatchFree+

International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, has announced the launch of its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel HauntTV on VIZIO WatchFree+ in the US. The channel’s library of paranormal-themed programming is now available to VIZIO’s audiences beginning this month. “October is perfect timing for VIZIO to bring HauntTV’s exclusive line-up of […]

October 19, 2022

VIZIO Ads closes upfront with $200m+ in commitments

VIZIO has concluded its upfront season with more than $200 million in direct advertising commitments from agency holding companies, brands and studios, a 100% year-over-year increase. The steady growth in advertising revenue for VIZIO Ads can be attributed to a variety of broad market factors such as audience migrations from linear to streaming along with […]

October 6, 2022

New Scripps channels on VIZIO’s WatchFree+

VIZIO has added four additional free channels from The EW Scripps Company including ION, ION Mystery, Bounce XL and Grit Xtra. VIZIO users across the US can now access these Scripps network channels on VIZIO’s free streaming service, WatchFree+: “We are pleased to be working with Scripps to expand their content offering on VIZIO, helping […]

August 31, 2022

DistroTV on VIZIO

DistroTV, the independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) app, is expanding its content offerings to VIZIO. Now VIZIO users in the can stream DistroTV’s content lineup — 270 channels and growing, plus thousands of hours of VoD content — for free, anytime on the VIZIO Smart TV platform. Available to stream for free in more […]

August 23, 2022

VIZIO Account unveiled

Connected entertainment specialist VIZIO has revealed its payment and subscription management solution, VIZIO Account, which it says provides a seamless and accessible way for millions of VIZIO Smart TV users to subscribe to their favourite streaming services and take advantage of special offers – all in one place. Following a one-time log-in, users can easily […]

August 9, 2022

STARZ now on VIZIO

Connected entertainment specialist VIZIO has confirmed that the STARZ app is now available on VIZIO Smart TVs. Millions of VIZIO users across America can now access STARZ’s premium hit original series and library of on-demand movies. Highlights include STARZ original series from the Power Universe, Outlander and P-Valley, as well as titles such as Spider-Man: […]

August 8, 2022

TikTok on VIZIO smart TVs

VIZIO has announced that TikTok TV is now available on VIZIO smart TVs. This integration allows VIZIO users to discover videos from their favourite TikTok creators and topics directly from the VIZIO home screen — no downloads required. In support of this launch, VIZIO will highlight TikTok TV content on the VIZIO Home Page in a […]

June 23, 2022

VIZIO adds LAVA streaming service

Star Media has announced that its streaming service, LAVA, is now available on VIZIO TVs. VIZIO users now have round-the-clock access to movies and TV series on LAVA including Detective Anna, The Dawns Here Are Quiet, Ancestral Land, The Romanovs, Mata Hari. LAVA is a streaming service targeted at Russian-speaking audiences. It offers access to […]

June 14, 2022

Analysis: US viewing behaviour unchanged by CTVs

Approximately three-quarters of US Internet households own at least one smart TV, according to the Kagan first-quarter 2022 US Consumer Insights survey. However, the ability to access online digital entertainment directly from a smart TV has had virtually no effect on consumer TV viewing behaviour, according to the survey data.      A comparison between smart TV […]

June 9, 2022

@Home With Tori exclusively on VIZIO

VIZIO has unveiled the exclusive world premiere of the all new lifestyle series, @Home with Tori, sponsored by a collection of household name brands. Starring iconic actress, producer and creator, Tori Spelling, each new episode of the 10-part TV series will be available weekly on VIZIO’s WatchFree+ streaming service. This new VIZIO Features offering brings […]

June 9, 2022