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Walmart’s Vizio Joins Bundling Frenzy With AMC+, Starz Plan

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Erik Hayden
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Walmart's Vizio partners with AMC+ and Starz to offer a bundled streaming deal, as the connected TV battle heats up among top retailers and platforms.
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  • Vizio's 19 million SmartCast accounts will now have access to AMC+ and Starz at a discounted rate of $13.99/month, a $7 savings compared to purchasing the subscriptions separately.
  • Both AMC Networks and Starz are looking to leverage partnerships like this to scale up their subscriber bases and reach more viewers on connected devices, as bundling becomes an increasingly common tactic in the streaming wars.
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