Case Study: Using Smart TVs to Further Engage Viewers Wendell Wenjen, Director of Smart TV Advertising & Interactive TV Platforms, LG David Preisman, VP, Interactive Television, Showtime Networks Claudio Marcus, EVP Marketing & Research, Visible World
TV Sync App Creative interaction Active fan engagement TV Program Remind App Viewing insights Program promo effectiveness Case Study: Using Smart TVs to Further Engage Viewers
LivePlus Adds Interactivity to Linear TV
Smart TVs: Growing Scale & Connections
Usage of Smart TV Services
Smart TVs enable Synchronized Content Delivery LivePlus default “on” – Recognizes video content Matches & identifies show, episode, media time, or AdID Initiates overlay interactive content from content owner
Applications Using LivePlus Synchronous in-show Interactivity Enhanced advertising Tune-in reminders Programmer specific recommendations Program related VOD Program related T-Commerce Show related social media Analytics and measurement
TV Sync App Creative interaction Active fan engagement Case Study: Using Smart TVs to Further Engage Viewers
Video: SHO Sync Overview
The first in-program interactive experience for Smart TVs Available on 2012 and 2013 LG Smart TVs Also available for iPad as a second screen “companion” app Engages fans with interactivity for the series they love Appeals to a key demographic Creates a social experience around television (live voting, social sharing from TV) Integrated gamification and rewards can grow loyalty, ratings and subscriber retention Nominated for 2013 Primetime Emmy ® Outstanding Interactive Program: The Homeland SHO Sync Experience
Video: Smart TV Examples
Easy to use No apps to install Branded to take on the look and voice of each program Rolling out for: -Homeland -Dexter -Ray Donovan -Shameless -Californication -New Series: Masters of Sex
TV Program Remind App Viewing insights Program promo effectiveness Case Study: Using Smart TVs to Further Engage Viewers
TV Program Remind App Simple consumer value Drives viewership and enables data capture Super easy to implement Video: Smart TV Program Remind App
Insights for effective program promotion TV Program Remind App Closed-loop analysis of program promo effectiveness Ample research scale Easy, timely & cost effective
Insights for effective program promotion Early insights across campaigns Recency really does matter
Insights for effective program promotion Early insights across campaigns Recency really does matter Frequency has strong impact but is hard to achieve in scale
Insights for effective program promotion Early insights across campaigns Recency really does matter Frequency has strong impact but is hard to achieve in scale Significant geographic differences
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