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Walmart Acquires Vizio & The ECB Challenges Bitcoin | The Brainstorm EP 37
Feb 28, 2024
Walmart's plans to acquire Vizio and the European Central Bank's criticism of Bitcoin are discussed in this episode. The team explores the implications of Walmart entering the connected TV industry and debunk common misconceptions about Bitcoin's investment value and privacy concerns.
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- Walmart's strategic move to acquire Vizio signals a strong push into the CTV space.
- The ECB's criticisms of Bitcoin include transaction speed, criminal use, and environmental impact.
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Walmart's Potential Acquisition of Visio and its Impact on the CTV Space
Walmart's announcement of the potential acquisition of Visio, a budget-friendly line of TVs, signifies its strategic move to connect with households across the US through its own line of TVs and the SmartCast TV operating system. With Visio boasting 18 million active accounts and partnerships with 500 advertising partners, Walmart aims to enhance its presence in the Connected TV (CTV) space. This acquisition raises questions about the competition with established players like Roku, Amazon, Google, and Apple, highlighting the significance of operating systems in consumer preferences and market share within the CTV ecosystem.
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