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Philo Presents a Brief History of Television

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Friday, September 6, 2019
Streaming, E-commerce, Digital television, Multimedia, Internet television, Streaming television, Television technology, Video hosting, Philo, Roku, DirecTV Now, YouTube TV

Inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, Philo was created to build a better TV experience.

Key Points: 
  • Inspired by Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic television, Philo was created to build a better TV experience.
  • The company started in the college market and is now available nationwide, offering subscribers dozens of top-rated television channels.
  • In addition to being the first entertainment-focused streaming TV service, Philo offers live TV, unlimited DVR, on-demand, and content from top programmers all available on web browsers, iOS, Android TV, Android devices via Chrome, Apple TV, FireTV, Roku, with more to come.
  • Philo is based in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Cambridge, MA.

Philo Brings Their Entertainment-Focused Streaming TV Platform to WOW! Broadband Customers

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Technology, Other Entertainment, Internet, Other Technology, General Entertainment, Mobile, Wireless, Online, Operating systems, Computer architecture, Computing, Multimedia, Digital television, Internet radio, Television technology, Android, Streaming television, Roku, Chrome OS, DirecTV Now

Philos video streaming service offers big name entertainment networks, with a smart easy-to-use interface, all at a very compelling price.

Key Points: 
  • Philos video streaming service offers big name entertainment networks, with a smart easy-to-use interface, all at a very compelling price.
  • Philo is always looking for great partners to work with in order to bring our service to TV lovers, wherever they are," said Andrew McCollum, Philo CEO.
  • Customers can stream programming on their computer, through most browsers, via Philos apps for Apple iOS and Apple TV, on Android devices via Chrome, Android TV, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.
  • In addition to being the first entertainment-focused streaming TV service, Philo offers live TV, unlimited DVR, on-demand, and content from top programmers all available on web browsers, iOS, Android TV, Android devices via Chrome, Apple TV, FireTV, Roku, with more to come.

Hearst Television Launches Hearst Anyscreen, A Private Marketplace For Connected TV Advertising

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Monday, September 24, 2018
Television, Information and communications technology, Broadcasting, Networking hardware, Multimedia, Television technology, Internet television, DirecTV, DirecTV Now, Sling TV, PlayStation Vue, Hearst

Recognizing the demand in the OTT marketplace for consistently premium content and transparency, Hearst Anyscreen will enable brands to tap into the dramatic growth of Connected TV viewing.

Key Points: 
  • Recognizing the demand in the OTT marketplace for consistently premium content and transparency, Hearst Anyscreen will enable brands to tap into the dramatic growth of Connected TV viewing.
  • Hearst Anyscreen enables marketers to access this inventory with reliable audience targeting across the leading Connected TV apps and platforms, including Roku, a strategic partner of Hearst, as well as Android TV, Apple TV, DirecTV Now, Google Chromecast, Sling TV, Sony's Crackle and PlayStation Vue, XBox, and several Smart TV operating systems.
  • Hearst Television has partnered with dataxu, a leader in convergent TV advertising technology, to deliver measurement, rich audience insights and targeting capabilities for Hearst Anyscreen.
  • Hearst Television owns and operates television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.

AT&T Debuts "WatchTV" with Two New Unlimited Wireless Plans

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Television, Internet television, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax, DirecTV Now, HBO, AT&T Mobility, DirecTV, AT&T U-verse, Pandora Radio, Sony Entertainment Network

The plans AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM and AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM Premiumii are scheduled to launch next week.

Key Points: 
  • The plans AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM and AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM Premiumii are scheduled to launch next week.
  • Premium services include HBO, Cinemax, SHOWTIME or STARZ as well as music streaming services like Amazon Music Unlimited and Pandora Premium.
  • "We were the first wireless provider to bring entertainment and unlimited data together, and, once again, we're redefining what that means," said David Christopher, president, AT&T Mobility and Entertainment.
  • WatchTV is available with our two latest unlimited wireless plans:
    Sign up for AT&T Unlimited &More Premium and get:
    $15 monthly credit toward DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW and U-verse TV
    Sign up for AT&T Unlimited &More and get:
    At launch, full details on our wireless plans will be available on att.com/unlimited.