Behind the Scenes

In a blog by Head of Brand, Matt Stein, Philo introduces its refreshed brand identity, reflecting its commitment to simplicity, affordability, and joyful TV experiences. With a new tagline, “A Better Way to TV,” and a playful visual design, Philo is making it easier for viewers to enjoy both free and premium content, including hits like Yellowstone. With 70+ channels, unlimited DVR, and multi-device support, Philo continues to deliver a streamlined, customer-first viewing experience.

Seth and Mark are back, exploring the challenges and solutions of implementing Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) at Philo. Discover how KMP is streamlining our video player technology across platforms and what’s next in this innovative journey!

In this blog, we explore how Philo is utilizing Kotlin Multiplatform to enhance our app development process. By sharing code across platforms like Android and iOS, we’re able to streamline development, reduce bugs, and ensure a more consistent user experience. This innovative approach allows us to innovate faster and deliver better apps for our users.

Hey there, We know you love kicking back and enjoying your favorite shows on Philo, but lately, you might have noticed some additional political ads popping up.  Some ads run within ad breaks that are not in our control. Since we do not control those breaks, we do not have control over the ads in […]

It’s the 10-year anniversary of National Streaming Day!  Started in 2014 by one of our platform partners, Roku, National Streaming Day is a day to celebrate streaming – from devices to platforms!  This anniversary is a great time to look back, and forward, to see how streaming has evolved in the last decade. According to […]

Happy World Television Day from Your Friends at Philo! Hey there, TV aficionados and Philo fans! Today’s not just any day – it’s World Television Day, and we’re here to revel in it with you. Why, you ask? Well, for starters, we’re named after Philo T. Farnsworth, a bona fide pioneer in television technology. So, […]

Who here has never contacted customer service?  Anybody?  It’s become such an expected service when any problem arises, that sometimes it’s taken for granted. Scores of support agents answer questions from the basic to the esoteric every day. No doubt about it, the customer support industry is essential.   Customer Support Agents are the first line […]

Exciting news over here at Philo HQ, where we were thrilled to find out that Boss Moves with Rasheeda, (starring the multi-hyphenate, unstoppable juggernaut, Rasheeda Frost) is a nominee for a Webby Award in the Best Reality series category. Established in 1996 and presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), the […]

We’re super excited to share the news that we have won five of Built In’s 2023 ‘Best Places to Work’ awards! Announced today, Philo has been named: Last year Philo earned the #1 mention for 50 BEST SMALL COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN SAN FRANCISCO 2022, and we were also included in the 100 BEST […]

Well, another year is in the books! And what a TV year it was. The Walking Dead walked into the sunset, and Saul of Better Call Saul got his curtain call. Yellowstone defended its turf as the top show while Love & Hip Hop stayed on beat, and in viewer’s hearts. From The Fresh Prince […]

In recognition of National Streaming Day today, and May being Mental Health Awareness month, Philo recently surveyed 2000 American adults, in collaboration with OnePoll and SWNS, about their TV watching habits. Our goal was to find out if people are using TV to relax and distract themselves from stress and if their favorite go-to shows […]