BrandUSA, the destination marketing organization for theUnited States, launched GoUSA TV, a first-of-its-kind connected TV network, featuring best-in-class created, curated and licensed video content to inspire, invite and welcome travelers to visit the USA.
As the go-to channel and definitive source to find real, authentic and on-demand video content about travel experiences in the USA, GoUSA TV will offer a rich library of single episode and episodic content that allows audiences to explore and experience the USA through short, medium and long-form videos. The service is now available on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV in the United States and across the globe. In 2019, GoUSA TV will launch on Google Chromecast and leading platforms in China.
With many consumers tuning in to digital video and streaming TV in staggering numbers, Connected TV and Video on Demand (VOD) is a growing global phenomenon that represents a significant opportunity for BrandUSA to expand its storytelling platform and reach in key international markets. Per an April 2016 report from Nielsen, 65% of internet users worldwide watched some type of video-on-demand (VOD), including both short-form and long-form content. In particular, North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia-Pacific (led by Japan, India, South Korea, China and Australia) have all shown steady growth in VOD adoption. In its first year online GoUSA TV hopes to generate three million views.
GoUSA TV's debut comes as Brand USA prepares for the global premiere of America's Musical Journey, its second giant-screen film together with MacGillivray Freeman Films and global presenting sponsor, Expedia, Inc., on February 15, 2018. The channel illustrates another key pillar of the organization's digital screen strategy – mobile to giant screen and everything in between – to drive storytelling that is relevant, engaging and real – from quick, snackable content to immersive, lean in and lean back viewing moments.
GoUSA TV audiences will have access to a wide array of experiences across 4 different category and experience playlists. Initial categories include the Great Outdoors, Road Trips, Food & Drink, Culture & Events. Currently, GoUSA TV is in the process of enriching its programming content and will expand its library to feature more themes and formats, including series, films and live videos.
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