Introducing
Broadcast Interactivity by Yahoo! Connected TV

  • A real-time interactive entertainment experience
  • Access information on the program you are watching
  • Play along while watching your favorite TV shows
  • Allow consumers to engage with interactivity around your TV commercials

A live connection between broadcast programming and TV Widgets

Broadcast Interactivity brings Internet-enhanced television to millions of consumers across the world's most popular TV brands. This new feature will offer a real-time interactive entertainment experience across major network and cable TV programs. Broadcast Interactivity provides engaging, actionable experiences for people watching TV, with just a simple remote control.

Examples of Broadcast Interactivity

  • Showtime -- Showtime Boxing fans could access detailed fight information including photos and videos, test their knowledge of boxers and vote for the boxer they think will win the match.
  • HSN -- Shoppers watching HSN could directly purchase an item highlighted on the show, accessing real-time inventory data and taking advantage of specials of the day, using their remote control
  • CBS -- Viewers of Hawaii Five-O could view fun facts on each character and see trivia about the original and new series using their remote control.
  • ABC -- Viewers watching Grey's Anatomy could access actor information and view photos and videos during certain scenes right from their TV while watching the show.
  • Ford -- TV viewers watching a Lincoln MKX commercial could find a local dealer, customize their dream car, view a Lincoln luxury lifestyle video, and more.
  • Mattel -- Viewers of a Barbie TV commercial could take a Barbie poll, play a Barbie dress-up game, view Barbie documentary videos and more.