Walmart
Walmart’s NewFront Vision: Content-to-Commerce
Vizio is central to Walmart’s vision of transforming from a retail media network into a full “content-to-commerce” ecosystem, able to finally compete head-to-head with Amazon.
By:
Michael Goodman, Parks Associates
GUEST COLUMN
Roku exploring other retail partnerships after Walmart buys Vizio, CEO says
Roku is expanding retail ties with Best Buy and Target as Walmart shifts some smart TVs to Vizio’s OS, reducing Roku’s role in holiday doorbusters.
ONLY ON THE DESK
Walmart begins selling Onn TV powered by Vizio operating system
Walmart is now selling an Onn-branded smart television that is powered by Vizio's operating system.
FIRST TO REPORT
Walmart adds Peacock Premium to Walmart Plus membership
Streamers will have the option to choose between complementary access to Peacock Premium and Paramount Plus every 90 days.
Bloomberg: Walmart to convert Vizio into private label brand
Walmart will convert Vizio into a private label brand and stop selling Vizio TVs at rival retailers by the end of the year, according to a report.
Walmart to shift from Roku to Vizio SmartCast for Onn smart TVs
Retail giant Walmart will launch a new line-up of smart TVs under the in-house Onn brand that are powered by Vizio's SmartCast operating system later this year.
Walmart eliminating 1,500 tech, advertising jobs
More than 100 workers will be affected in California, where Walmart has a large technology hub.
Sky executive criticizes Amazon for enabling TV piracy
A Sky Group exective has criticized Amazon for doing little to curb the proliferation of streaming sports piracy through its Fire TV sticks.
Walmart completes acquisition of smart TV maker Vizio
Walmart has finalized its acquisition of smart TV maker Vizio, a move that will give it a boost in the connected TV advertising and retail media spaces.
Comcast, Walmart team up on shoppable ads through Peacock
NBC Universal and Peacock are teaming up with Walmart on new shoppable ad experiences that will run during Thanksgiving sports and other holiday programming.
Vizio brings FAST service WatchFree Plus to phones, tablets
Vizio is bringing its WatchFree service to phones and tablets of the first time, allowing non-Vizio customers to stream more than 300 free channels without a Vizio TV.
A Conversation With: Giles Tongue, VP of Marketing, Bango
Bango wants the world to bundle, and the company is working with telecoms and other providers to offer value-additive packages of services to satisfy customers and reduce churn.
Q&A