Author: Tmera Hepburn
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86% of Consumers Own an Internet-Connected TV
As high-speed internet has become a necessity in consumer’s homes, so has the demand for internet-connected TVs. The number of households with CTVs has seen a consistent rise over the last few years, but it’s evening out as market saturation occurs. In Q2 2021, 86% of broadband households in the U.S. have a CTV according…
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Nickelodeon and NFL Team Up for Another Special Playoff Game Broadcast and New Highlight Show
Nickelodeon is bringing back the slime to the NFL’s Wild Card game this January. The kids’ network is teaming up with the NFL again to air a special broadcast of the game geared toward younger audiences, complete with on-screen graphics and commentary by kids in addition to the regular broadcast on CBS. The goal is…
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Popular YouTube Series ‘Brave Wilderness’ is Now Available on FilmRise
FilmRise has partnered with Wilderness Productions to stream 30-minute episodes of its Brave New Wilderness series, a popular nature show on YouTube. The partnership will bring show expert Coyote Peterson and his team’s adventures to AVOD and SVOD viewers through this new streaming distribution. Launched in 2014, “Brave Wilderness” is hosted by wildlife experts Nathaniel…
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Netflix Dominates Every Category on Nielsen’s Chart Lead by ‘Outer Banks’
Netflix nearly got away with a clean sweep of the entire chart this week, with only Disney+ disrupting its streak in the Movies category. It’s another big week for Netflix’s Outer Banks series. The show clocked 1.1 billion minutes of streaming time during the week ending August 15, making it the leader of Originals and…
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VIZIO’s 65″ Quantum 4K HDR Smart TV is on Sale Right Now
Right now, VIZIO is running two big Costco and Sam’s Club promos on one of its most popular TVs. The VIZIO 65″ Class – M-Series – 4K QUANTUM LED LCD TV is on sale at both retailers for $50 off right now, making the price before tax just $699.99. This sale price only lasts through…
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Our Round-Up of What To Watch in Honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
It’s been two decades since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, and most major networks are airing the commemorative events airing live from Ground Zero. The ceremonies will include 6 moments of silence for when each of the towers was hit, when they fell, the attack on the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93. President…
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XUMO Adds AccuWeather NOW to its Live Channel Lineup
AccuWeather’s new streaming offering AccuWeather NOW is now available as a live channel on XUMO. This is the latest addition to XUMO’s growing roster of more than 200 free channels available on the platform. Now, XUMO viewers can access AccuWeather NOW’s 24/7, continuous daily programming dedicated to all things weather, including forecasts, long-and short-form documentaries,…
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Peacock’s Most Popular Show is SNL, but its Originals Aren’t In Demand
NBCU’s Q2 2021 report is here, and while Peacock is doing fine as a streaming service, NBC’s platform is falling behind in the Original content department. Taking a look at the numbers, let’s start with the positives. Peacock’s US share of demand for on-platform content in Q2 2021 was 8.3% according to Parrot Analytics. That puts…
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Documentary+ Channel Launches on VIZIO SmartCast
Today, VIZIO announced the Documentary+ streaming channel is available on WatchFree+, VIZIO SmartCast’s TV’s free ad-supported streaming service. Now, viewers can access the Discovery+ library of curated nonfiction films and series 24/7 right from their VIZIO SmartCast TV. “We are bullish on the idea that FAST is the next step in the evolution of TV…
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PBS Kids Channel is Now Live on DirecTV Stream
DirectTV Stream has added PBS Kids to its channel lineup. Now, DIRECTV Stream users can access the same programming as the PBS Kids linear channel, including popular shows like Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts, Molly of Denali, and more. While PBS Kids on-demand content is available on platforms like Amazon Prime Video Channels, DirectTV…