# Crowd-Powered TV Platforms 'TVOOT' Infuses Social User Data into the Viewing Experience By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tvoot References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/tvoot?utm_campaign=startup-63404&utm_medium=atom&utm_source=newsfeed) & [tvoot](https://www.tvoot.com/?ref=betalist) The 'TVOOT' TV platform is positioned as the first crowd-powered service that aims to infuse user data in to the viewing experience to deliver a more robust, interactive capability. The service will instantly notify users via their smartphone or wearable when there is a large volume of people watching a certain channel to let you get in on the action instead of missing out. Users can also see what their friends or family are watching and vice-versa to help bring about a [more social experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatter-social) for users who are spread across a wide area. The 'TVOOT' TV platform also features [commercial avoidance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubevoice) that will let users flip between channels to avoid ads without missing any of the action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Crowd-powered TV Platforms:** TVOOT aims to infuse user data into the viewing experience for a more interactive capability. - **Instant Notifications:** TVOOT instantly notifies users when a large volume of people are watching a certain channel. - **Social Viewing Experience:** TVOOT allows users to see what their friends and family are watching, creating a more social experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Television:** The TV industry can explore crowd-powered platforms to enhance the viewing experience and engage users. - **Mobile Devices:** The mobile device industry can benefit from TVOOT's instant notifications by integrating them into smartphones and wearables. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry can leverage TVOOT's commercial avoidance feature to develop more effective ad strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV-Specific Pop Informants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-show-aficionados.md) - [Virtual Watch Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/together-watch.md) - [Immersive Virtual Television Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-tv.md) - [Gamified Smart TV Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fubotv-gambling.md) - [Creator-Focused Monetization Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headquarterz.md) - [Dual-Screen Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telly-tv.md) - [Social Podcast Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podiscover.md) - [Customizable Profile Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app.md) - [Digital Taste Profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelf-app.md)