New video on demand discovery service FindMeTV
New video on demand (VOD) discovery service FindMeTV has launched as a beta website today at www.findmetv.com. The service makes finding TV programmes online easy. By bringing together traditional TV schedules with links to VOD content from the major UK broadcasters in one place, users can search, browse and discover TV shows to watch on TV or online.
TV fans can mark shows to build their own schedule, set calendar reminders and rate or share favourites using social tools.
Dynamic, data-driven lists highlight the most popular, marked and saved shows, while advanced search and recommendations technology provide further related viewing choices.
An iPhone application will complement the site and a co-branded service will be rolled out to a network of nearly 400 regional and local newspaper websites.
FindMeTV is the first in a range of TV discovery products from the Press Association and Vizimo. Delivery of the service on other mobile platforms, set top boxes and internet-connected TVs is planned.
The Press Association and Vizimo have worked closely with UK broadcasters to include links to their content.
Tony Watson, managing director of the Press Association said:
“As the UK’s leading supplier of TV listings, Press Association has always helped people answer the question, ‘What can I watch?’ VOD has given viewers a new way to watch. But unlike TV, programmes and channels are delivered through a range of independent online destinations. FindMeTV makes it simple to find your favourite shows and discover new ones by allowing users to search these destinations from one place.”
Simon Steward, Vizimo chief executive officer said:
"After the success of catch-up TV, we're anticipating that archive - which will give users access to all the greatest content that's ever been on TV - will be really important. FindMeTV has been designed to deal with a huge volume of content - and make that content easy to discover."
The site will offer a number of commercial opportunities to advertisers, sponsors and content owners, and customised, fully integrated solutions are available for customers.
Award-winning digital agency Feed were engaged to develop the brand and provide user interface design.
Visit the site at www.findmetv.com.
