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ConnecTV Launches Social TV Service Into Open Public Beta
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Friday, February 03, 2012:
ConnecTV, the most comprehensive social platform for all TV fans, opens its doors to the public today so viewers can share every "Did you see that!" television moment from the world of sports, news, drama and reality programming - live or time-shifted - in a unique companion viewing experience. ConnecTV is available today in the Apple App store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/connectv/id485589616?mt=8
Powered by proprietary content recognition technology representing more than two years of engineering effort, ConnecTV instantly synchronizes its service to the largest stable of national cable channels, regional sports networks and leading local broadcasters across America. The ConnecTV experience integrates the richest and most diverse cache of content from its growing list of licensed partners - from play-by-play sports stats to the latest celebrity gossip and from competition reality results to local news. Thanks to a previously announced exclusive partnership with ten television station groups, ConnecTV will soon roll out tailored content for stations covering more than 76 million households.
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ConnecTV's social platform lets users instantly see what their friends are watching and share their favorite TV moments with a single touch. ConnecTV's seamless social integration allows "viewsers" to automatically post what they are watching to friends on Facebook and Twitter by simply tuning in to their favorite program. With every change of the channel, users can also see the total number of their friends who "like" the show and invite those who are not watching to join them. ConnecTV users can chat with friends who are watching any program or join "show chat", which includes top fan Tweets and official Twitter feeds from players and leagues as well as show cast members, producers and networks.
ConnecTV's special coverage of Sunday's Big Game offers an immersive second-screen experience unlike any other: all the fast-changing player and team statistics and game betting lines provided in real time; historic Bowl Moments; "Did You Know?" factoids about the players and the game as well as special info about half-time star Madonna. Viewsers will also be able to vote for their choice of MVP throughout the game as well as choose the best ads of the day. ConnecTV registered users will be able to smack-talk and share their commentary in the show chat that includes official NFL and NBC Tweets – or chat with friends and create their own private Big Bowl parties on ConnecTV.
"ConnecTV is designed as a unique new way to watch television: a second screen companion to the greatest medium in the history of entertainment and sports," said Ian Aaron, ConnecTV Co-Founder. "At a time when increasingly more viewers are watching TV with a connected device in their hands, ConnecTV strives to give our consumers, our programming partners and our advertising clients a compelling new platform to drive engagement and reinvent the television experience."
The ConnecTV social TV platform is available beginning today in "Public Beta" in Apple's iPad App Store or directly from any browser at www.connectv.com. Current Beta Testers will be required to download the new version of ConnecTV to enjoy all the new features and functionality. ConnecTV's service is set to sync with and recognize more than 250 national channels, and will soon be introduced on more than 200 local ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, The CW and MyNetworkTV affiliate channels owned by America's leading broadcast groups. In addition, ConnecTV will be adding the top 26 regional sports networks over the next several months so sports enthusiasts can engage with their favorite local professional and college teams. ConnecTV initially supports iPad and browser based devices such as Macs and PC's. Soon to come: Android tablets and Smart Phones.
For a continually updated list of participating networks and local affiliates as well as supported second screen devices, or to download the app, please visit www.ConnecTV.com.
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