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VIZIO LAUNCHES SPRING SHOWCASE WITH FRESH EXCLUSIVES AND CURATED PROGRAMMING ON WATCHFREE+

VIZIO has launched its Spring Showcase on WatchFree+, which is the #2 most-watched free entertainment destination on VIZIO Smart TVs. The Spring Showcase is a collection of curated programming, featuring a mix of new and nostalgic entertainment, including exclusives such as Drag Race Down Under, Samuel L Jackson: Did I Stutter, and Prince Harry: Being The Spare.

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Have you ever seen a polar bear eat a pickle?

Representatives from the KC Zoo and Polar Bears International join Bill on the couch to chat about the large, gregarious animals and best ways to keep them safe and thriving. Polar Bears International conducts research to ensure they are conserving Polar Bears and the sea ice they live on. The KC Zoo is hosting a lecture tonight to share information about the work they’re doing for the world from right here in KC.

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Gen Z Remains Optimistic About Economic Future

Although global turmoil and economic uncertainty have many consumers tightening their belts, one cohort remains confident about the future: Gen Z.

According to a new report from performance marketing company Wunderkind, only 22% of Gen Z respondents feel like they need to reduce discretionary spending amidst today’s economic environment. With $360 billion in disposable income and buying power on the rise, that’s good news for brands marketing to this segment.

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The WIR: BuzzFeed News Shuts Down, Index Exchange Pledges its Commitment to DSP Relationships, Publicis and Omnicom Post Strong Q1

VIZIO Ads has partnered with IRIS.TV, a video-level data company that enables contextual targeting for CTV. Advertisers accessing VIZIO’s CTV inventory can use IRIS.TV’s data to check for brand-suitable content. The smart TV manufacturer uses IRIS_ID to label content, thereby allowing third-party brand safety providers to verify brand safety and run contextual analysis.

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Vizio Launches the Frndly TV App Across its Vizio Smart TV Lineup

Vizio has made an app for Frndly TV, a low-cost family-focused TV service. Available on all of its Vizio Smart TVs, the Frndly TV app offers A+E, Hallmark Channel, The History Channel, MeTV, Lifetime, INSP, Game Show Network, Movies!, GAC Family, and more channels among the 45 live TV networks. In addition to more than 1000 hours of content, users can access full libraries from channels like Dove Channel.

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New Coalition Takes Aim at Responsible Sports Betting Advertising

Sports fans don't need to go too far to see or hear just how prevalent sports betting advertising has become in the North American market. Sportsbook advertising at venues, on television, radio, and social media channels has become not only normalized, but overwhelming, forcing many entities involved in the industry to take action.

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Ram Owns Most-Seen Auto TV Ad for April 10-16

According to recent data from iSpot.tv shared with WardsAuto, Ram's "To Be a Ram: Have Heart" commercial leads the top-five ranking of most seen auto ads on TV for April 10-16. The spot garnered 217.8 million national TV ad impressions, a 28.9% increase from the previous week. Estimated national TV ad spend for the spot was also up 60.4% week-over-week.

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5 Ways to Join the Earth Day Celebration

To address this threat, Polar Bears International is urging polar bear lovers to advocate for climate action this Earth Day. PBI is asking people to share the latest Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; considering it as a roadmap for a stable climate.

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5 ways to optimize marketing efforts amid shrinking budgets

Seventy percent of marketers expected budget cuts from 2022 to continue into 2023, according to data from performance marketing firm Wunderkind.

“Many of us are seeing budgets shrink year over year,” said Richard Jones, chief revenue officer at Wunderkind, during a recent Tech-Talk Webinar. “And many are feeling the heat in terms of hitting their 2023 revenue goals.”

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