International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, has announced the launch of TotalCrime, a new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel on VIZIO WatchFree+ in the US. TotalCrime serves true crime enthusiasts with a programming line-up stacked with real-life stories depicted in factual series and documentaries. The majority of the channel’s lineup is […]
VIZIO Ads has announced VIZIO Analytics, an expanded suite of proprietary solutions and platform integrations with buyer support that it says helps advertisers plan, target, measure, and optimise multi-platform campaigns to engage with consumers in more relevant ways. VIZIO Analytics offers custom analytics services and innovative technologies to help brands work backwards from their desired […]
Research from Parks Associates shows that, out of the top five TV brands (Sony, TCL, Samsung, LG, Vizio), Sony saw the biggest growth in smart TVs purchases in the US in last six months, and pushed past Vizio and into the top three for reported purchases in Q3 2021. “Samsung continues to lead smart TV […]
VIZIO is collaborating with MyTime Movie Network and serving up a new lifestyle series @Home with Tori, starring renowned actress, author, and TV personality Tori Spelling. @Home with Tori is a 10-episode VIZIO exclusive TV series, premiering on VIZIO WatchFree+. Each episode is centered around themes curated by Tori. The series will feature a variety […]
Connected entertainment specialist VIZIO has unveiled a beta programme for a new cross-platform viewing solution – Jump Ads – designed to bridge the gap between linear TV and streaming services. Jump Ads give participating programmers and brands the ability to present an interactive overlay at the conclusion of linear TV programmes, directing viewers into a […]
Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, has solidified its position as the most preferred media SaaS company with a new $95 million (€86.2m) funding round followed by a 108 per cent YoY growth in revenues. This financing round was led by Accel with participation from existing investors Norwest […]
Connected entertainment platform specialist VIZIO has confirmed the addition of streaming audio service Amazon Music to the lineup of apps available to VIZIO smart TV users in the US. The Amazon Music app allows VIZIO users to launch the app from the home screen and easily search and discover songs, albums, playlists, and more. Prime […]
POLARIS, the 100 per cent black-owned television, digital and social media platform and VIZIO announced that a record number of viewers tuned in to the POLARIS channel for curated content celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month and exclusive content leading up to the Big Game. POLARIS, one of the latest and fastest […]
Connected entertainment platform specialist VIZIO has unveiled an expansion of its Household Connect cross-device advertising platform that gives marketers the ability to extend their campaigns beyond the TV to millions of additional touchpoints and devices. The expansion is fuelled by a partnership with consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion to incorporate its TruAudience Identity and Data […]
Electric Entertainment, the LA-based production, distribution and post-production company, has partnered with Samsung to deliver ElectricNOW’s FAST channel on all US Samsung Smart TV’s and select mobile devices. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, commented: “Our live linear channel will now be reaching the enormous Samsung TV Plus audience. This is extremely exciting for us […]