Irvine-based TV maker and digital media company Vizio has received a Technology & Engineering Emmy award and will be recognized at the official award ceremony in April.
The award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences “was granted for Vizio’s pioneering work in utilizing data to power better viewing experiences for consumers and advancing the broader television marketplace,” the company (NYSE: Vizio) said today.
“Vizio is proud to be recognized as one of the most innovative leaders in the Smart TV evolution,” said William Wang, CEO and founder of Vizio. “This Emmy award is a testament to our team’s best-in-class execution to deliver great entertainment experiences for all Vizio users and partners.”
Shares in Vizio rose 5.2% to $10.36 apiece for a market cap of $2 billion.
