Colin Petrie-Norris

Digital media companies, advertisers and ad-tech companies have fretted that the loss of tracking  cookies and device identifiers is making audience targeting more difficult. Providers of ad-supported streaming video already work in a cookieless environment that’s mindful of the consumer experience. “The lessons in a way that smart TV or CTV advertising is creating a […]

LAGUNA BEACH, CA –  Between January and October, ad-supported VOD service Xumo saw a 2.5x increase in its user base – but the shape of the audience is not the only thing that is changing. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Colin Petrie-Norris, CEO of the California company acquired by Comcast in February, says he […]

In December, the Wall Street Journal reported that Xuomo is in advanced conversations to be acquired by Comcast.  Today, the companies announced the deal. Launched in 2011 by MySpace owner Viant together with Panasonic, Xumo offers more than 160 channels on smart TVs from Hisense, Magnavox, Panasonic, Philips, Sanyo, Sharp and VIZIO, plus on LG […]