IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VIZIO,
Inc., the #1 American-based TV brand1 and
America's #1 Sound Bar company2, today
announces that John R. Burbank has
been appointed as the newest independent member of the company's
Board of Directors. John brings years of experience in media,
analytics, marketing and telecommunications that will help guide
the company, and advise its management team to best leverage its TV
and audio hardware as well as its SmartCast™ platform.
"We're excited to be able to invite John to VIZIO's Board of
Directors," stated VIZIO's Chairman
of the Board, Founder and CEO William
Wang. "John is an accomplished business leader and
experienced board member in consumer marketing and advertising
sectors. His extensive knowledge and expertise will add great value
to our board, and VIZIO will benefit from John's insights and
counsel."
Mr. Burbank is a globally recognized leader in the world of
consumer marketing and advertisement. As the President of
Strategy and Corporate Development for the Nielsen Company, John
led the company's digital transformation, developing new data
products with partners such as Facebook, Alibaba, and Tencent. Prior to Nielsen, John held senior
leadership positions in consumer marketing at AOL, AT&T and the
Procter & Gamble Company. Today, John advises startups in
both in the US and Israel and
serves as an independent director of Entergy Corporation (NYSE:
ETR) and a board member of Connecticut Public Radio and
Television. He holds a B.A. in Russian History and an MBA,
both from the University of Chicago.
"I look forward to sharing my industry experience with VIZIO's
board and top management," said Burbank. "With a rapidly changing
market dynamic and increased consumer demand, VIZIO is well
positioned to deliver significantly enhanced entertainment and
lifestyle experiences through a smarter integration of
technologies."
About VIZIO
VIZIO, the #1 American-based TV
brand1 and America's #1 Sound Bar Company2,
delivers innovative entertainment solutions and value for millions
of connected consumers. Formed in 2002 and quickly established as a
daring leader, VIZIO has built a portfolio of industry-leading
products that provide brilliant, awe-inspiring experiences while
incorporating seamlessly with the smart home. The company designs a
collection of televisions, sound bars, and SmartCast TV with the
consumer's desires in mind, and has been rated America's Fastest
Growing TV Brand with Quantum Dot3 and
America's Fastest Growing Sound Bar Brand with Dolby
Atmos4. VIZIO product leadership is
consistently highlighted by industry reviews and awards, and most
recently received 30 Best of CES 2020 accolades.
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SmartCast Home and other terms and phrases are trademarks or
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are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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1 Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S.
Weekly Retail Tracking Service, LCD TV, Based on units,
Jan. 6, 2019 – Nov. 30, 2019 combined.
2 Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S.
Weekly Retail Tracking Service, Based on Units, Dec. 24, 2017 – Feb. 15,
2020 Combined
3 Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S.
Weekly Retail Tracking Service, LCD TV, Quantum dots included,
Based on units, Jan. 6, 2019 –
Nov. 30, 2019 vs. Dec. 31, 2017 – Nov. 24,
2018 combined.
4 Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Weekly Retail
Tracking Service, Sound Bars, Dolby Atmos, Jan. 6, 2019 – Sep. 28,
2019 vs Dec. 31, 2017 –
Sep. 22, 2018 Combined.
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