VIZIO Expands WatchFree+ Lineup, Offering Advertisers More Content To Reach Viewers

VIZIO today unveiled 19 new channels and two new curated channel collections to its free WatchFree+ FAST service. Now, with over 300 channels, 15,000 on-demand titles, and 10 VIZIO-curated channels, advertisers have more options and more inventory available to reach VIZIO viewers. 

New programming includes: 

• Eleven new channels from Warner Bros. Discovery including Bachelor Nation (ch. 917) featuring favorite moments and episodes from the Bachelor franchise, the bridal reality show Say Yes To The Dress (ch. 911), and action thriller Nikita (ch. 737), all also available on-demand. 
• Six Lionsgate channels including the inspirational empowerment-themed HerSphere (ch. 631), cinematic delights with MovieSphere (channel 611), and Ebony TV (ch. 663) featuring the best in African American entertainment. Joining these channels soon are sci-fi and fantasy-focused Outersphere, the popular game show Celebrity Name Game, and the paranormal reality series Ghost Hunters.
• Exclusive 24/7 channel of the cult-classic and drama series Leverage (ch. 710), produced by Electric Entertainment.
• Two new VIZIO Curated Channels dedicated to themes with proven viewer interest, including Comedy Club (ch. 950) featuring comedic giants like Eddie Murphy, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Lewis Black, and more, and Valor (ch. 604) coming in February, featuring military films, TV series, and documentaries. 

This expansion lends further momentum to the growing popularity of WatchFree+ programming. According to our latest analysis, WatchFree+ viewing hours have more than doubled over the past 12 months.

What’s more, we continue to improve the WatchFree+ experience for viewers to drive further engagement and viewing time, now with new menu categories added to the Electronic Program Guide to highlight History, Documentaries, Nature + Science, Entertainment, Mood + Ambiance, and more.

For more information about these and any other programs, and to explore your advertising options within the full WatchFree+ lineup, click the “Get in touch” button below to connect with a VIZIO representative.