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Rovi to expand 'successful' interactive ad trial to Canada

"The Smart TV Field Trial allows companies to gain early insights into connected-device advertising and interact with an entertainment audience that's becoming increasingly fragmented," said Heather Way, research analyst at Parks Associates. "Based on its strong position in entertainment search and recommendation, Rovi's Smart TV Field Trial and broader Ad Network are already delivering tangible results for participating brands from a range of industries, as well as beginning to drive viable new streams of revenue for consumer electronics manufacturers."

From the article, "Rovi to expand 'successful' interactive ad trial to Canada" by Jim O'Neill
 

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