Walmart is preparing an ad-supported streaming service with middle America as the target audience.
Wow: Walmart accounts for close to 50% of all TVs sold in the United States!
Retail → Advertising: Amazon, Target, and Walmart are all making major moves into the advertising space. In addition to a potential streaming service, Walmart is pursuing “shoppable ads” and extending its audience/customer data to the Vudu streaming platform.
Flashback: Walmart Plans Competitor to Amazon’s Video Marketplace
More #1: Walmart goes from big-box stores to the small screen with Vudu ad network
More #2: Walmart Bets on TV Shows for Families, Date Night in Media Push
More #3: Target is courting advertisers with first-party data
