WINTER PARK, Fla., Feb. 17, 2026 — Spincast, an AI-powered shoppable television startup that turns television ads, sponsorships and product placements into instant paths to purchase, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Spincast U.S. Patent No. 12,556,771, titled “Video System With Intra-Video User Input and Related Methods.”

The newly patented technology enables frictionless “buy what you see” AI-powered shoppable TV transactions within premium video content without the frustration of scanning QR codes or intrusive ad overlays that disrupt the shared-screen TV viewing experience.

“Our AI technology is a game-changer for shoppable TV, allowing us to make every ad and moment on screen actionable and shoppable. We can even re-monetize past product placement deals found in evergreen content,” said Daniel H. Thompson, founder and CEO of Spincast.

“We’re not just bolting on QR codes or interactive ad overlays. We’re building a new category leader from the ground up. Our AI technology bridges the gap between entertainment and commerce without disrupting the viewer experience.”

Spincast said its offering eliminates inconsistent shoppability across platforms, channels and shows and provides an integrated experience compatible with major TV ecosystems. The company added that, unlike some solutions, it does not require disabling studio-grade anti-piracy protections that could expose premium content to piracy risks.

Digital ad spending in the United States is expected to reach $412 billion by 2026, yet an estimated $120 billion in potential sales conversions are lost due to the lack of a direct path to purchase.

The startup said it sought to solve that problem with a technology solution that, unlike existing approaches, can deliver consistent shoppability across streaming platforms as well as broadcast, cable and satellite. The technology unlocks new AI-based revenue opportunities for brands, studios and broadcasters.

As AI reshapes television, media and commerce, Spincast is positioned to capitalize on the trend.

For general inquires, visit: spincasttv.com or contact spinformation@spincasttv.com

To watch Spincast’s shoppable programming live visit: spincast.tv

For inquiries regarding content distribution on spincast.tv, visit: spincastmedia.com

About Spincast

Spincast is a Florida-based startup that enables AI-powered shoppable television by turning ads, sponsorships and product placements into interactive commerce experiences. Spincast’s technology helps brands, studios and broadcasters seamlessly connect content to commerce, unlocking new revenue opportunities.

ORLANDO, FL – May 1, 2025 – Daniel Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of Spincast, Inc., today announced his upcoming appearance on the Tomorrow Will Be Televised podcast hosted by Simon Applebaum. In the special “Bruce Springsteen’s Road Diary/Spincast TV Special” episode, Thompson joins Thom Zimny, producer-director of the Hulu/Disney+ documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band, for a deep dive into the rise of shoppable entertainment and behind-the-scenes insights from the Springsteen road film. (tomorrowwillbetelevised.com)

Tomorrow Will Be Televised, produced by OnPodium and available via YouTube, BlogTalkRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major audio platforms, reaches a global audience of TV professionals and enthusiasts. The twice-weekly series, now in its fifth year, covers breaking industry news, commentary, and interviews with leading executives, content creators, and technologists. (tomorrowwillbetelevised.com)

“I had an excellent discussion with Simon Applebaum on the Tomorrow Will Be Televised podcast, where we delved into the rise of shoppable television and the future of media commerce,” said Daniel Thompson. (linkedin.com)

About Tomorrow Will Be Televised Tomorrow Will Be Televised is a twice-weekly audio series hosted by veteran TV journalist Simon Applebaum. The program features live interviews and expert commentary on the television industry’s latest trends and innovations. (tomorrowwillbetelevised.com)

About Spincast Spincast, Inc. is an AI-powered, vertically integrated SaaS marketplace and shoppable entertainment network based in Orlando, Florida. The platform seamlessly embeds interactive product placements and e-commerce functionality into television content, enabling viewers to purchase items they see on screen without interruption.

For more information, contact:
Spincast PR
spinformation@spincasttv.com
Spincast, Inc.
Orlando, FL USA
https://spincasttv.com

ORLANDO, FL – April 24, 2025 – Daniel Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of Spincast, Inc., today announced his upcoming appearance on the Televisionation: Talk Back to Television podcast, hosted by Rick Howe (“The iTV Doctor”). The episode, which premieres on April 24, 2025, explores how Spincast’s unique, patent-pending platform makes shoppable television as easy as changing the volume—inviting viewers to literally “See it and Buy it.” (itvt.com)

During the conversation, Thompson will delve into the evolution of interactive TV, detailing how brands and content producers can seamlessly integrate real-time product placements without disrupting the viewer experience. Talk Back to Television, part of the Televisionation series produced by TMRW Corp., is available on ITVT.com and syndicates to Apple Podcasts and Spotify. (itvt.com)

“I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Rick Howe on Talk Back to Television—his insightful questions made it both fun and enlightening,” said Daniel Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of Spincast.

About Talk Back to Television Televisionation: Talk Back to Television is a flagship interview series hosted by Rick Howe, known as “The iTV Doctor,” and produced by TMRW Corp. The program features conversations with innovators shaping the future of television and digital media. (itvt.com)

About Spincast Spincast, Inc. is an AI-powered, vertically integrated SaaS marketplace and shoppable entertainment network based in Orlando, Florida. The platform enables interactive product placements and real-time brand engagements directly within original television content, redefining how audiences discover and purchase products on screen.

For more information, contact:
Spincast PR
spinformation@spincasttv.com
Spincast, Inc.
Orlando, FL USA
https://spincasttv.com

ORLANDO, FL – October 14, 2020 – Spincast, Inc., a pioneer in shoppable television entertainment, today announced that it has been honored with the Connector Award in the 2020 Avalon Innovation Awards, hosted by Avalon Park Group. The competition attracted 153 submissions, narrowed to 28 finalists, and Spincast emerged as one of eight Connector Award recipients, recognized for fostering connectivity across digital media ecosystems.

The Connector Award is valued at $10,000, comprising a $1,000 cash check and $9,000 in office space and support services. This award is part of Avalon Park Group’s Entrepreneur Fund initiative, which provides over $1,000,000 in combined cash investments, business loans, office space, professional consulting services, and The 5th Floor pro-work memberships to local entrepreneurs.

“On behalf of our entire team, I’d like to thank Mr. Beat Kahli and the Avalon Park Group for presenting us with the Connector Award today. In the midst of the pandemic’s challenges, this recognition has been an invaluable morale boost for our small but dedicated team,” said Daniel Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of Spincast.

Spincast, Inc. is at the forefront of the next revolution in media consumption, seamlessly blending entertainment, e-commerce, and social media into one integrated platform. By embedding interactive product placements and real-time brand interactions into original programming, Spincast empowers viewers to purchase items they see on screen without interrupting the viewing experience.

About Spincast Spincast, Inc. is an AI-powered, vertically integrated SaaS marketplace and shoppable entertainment network based in Orlando, Florida. The platform connects producers, brands, and viewers by embedding actionable sponsorships and checkout experiences directly into television content, redefining monetization in the OTT space.

For more information, contact:
Spincast PR
spinformation@spincasttv.com
Spincast, Inc.
Orlando, FL USA
https://spincasttv.com

However, before we get to Alex and his life insurance commercial we need to talk about how technology (specifically cell phones) has changed consumer behavior over the last 20 years.

If you are like a lot of folks over a certain age, you grew up memorizing and writing down phone numbers. Kids were taught to memorize their home phone number for emergencies and everybody had a short list of numbers (work, relieves etc.) they called regularly that they memorized.

If it was for a business, you looked it up in the “Yellow Pages” telephone directory or it was printed on a business card and filed in your Rolodex.

Then things started to change. The use of cell phones became widespread. Everybody started using cell phones and they all had this neat feature to automatically save the last telephone number that was used in an address book on the phone.

Because of this, suddenly and seemingly overnight nobody could remember telephone numbers anymore and no matter how frequently they called that phone number, they were no longer actually dialing the number itself but just selecting a name out a list of contacts. This phenomenon has been going on for almost 18 years by now.

(BTW, The same phenomenon is now happening with GPS units in cars and people not remembering the directions needed to drive their car someplace.)

So how does this all relate to Alex Trebek and his television pitch for life insurance?

Well for several days in a row I kept seeing Alex Trebek in the same series of television spots telling his viewers:

“I’m Alex Trebek I have an important message write down the number on your screen so you can call when I finish…”

It was that moment I asked the question that would become the foundation for bringing Spincast TV into existence:

“In a world where no one remembers or uses phone numbers anymore why are you asking people to write down a phone number to call you?”

They should just be able to press a button to responded to your commercial just like they do with everything else on their phone.

That’s when I realized that television advertising has not been keeping pace with how a whole generation of consumers actually communicates. That television sponsors are asking consumers to complete a whole extra series of actions to respond to that sponsor’s message.

That’s when I decided that I would start the journey to bring the television commercial in to the modern age. Therefore, if Spincast TV were a superhero then this would be our “Origin Story”.

Spincast, Inc, a privately held company based in Orlando, Florida, is looking to bring its original shoppable entertainment to all popular devices, including streaming platforms such as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Kodi, SmartTV’s and streaming sticks. All shoppable items can be seamlessly purchased without interruption while watching original content such as TV Shows, films, and other programming.  Spincast TV combines entertainment and shopping with social media by offering one integrated platform so there is no need for multiple apps.

Spincast TV also provides marketers with granular level Ad targeting via their proprietary advertising platform. With Spincast TV, advertisers can now target beyond basic demographics such as age, gender, and household income, but also geographical and even behavioral characteristics such as “intent to purchase a vacation” or “golf enthusiast.”  Spincast TV uses validated daily reporting on over 20 different key OTT metrics. Available in all 210 Nielsen DMA’s, Spincast TV offers great flexibility and can even execute campaigns with different impression counts and targets to different houses in the same DMA all within the same ad campaign.

“The television industry is about to see the next revolution of media consumption with the launch of Spincast TV as the first to integrate media consumption with e-commerce and social media integrated into one platform.” says current CEO and co-founder, Daniel Thompson.

“While the speed of disruption, the emergence of media consolidation will likely bring greater unpredictability to 2019, one trend that’s certain is that traditional TV is now merging with the mobile Internet.  Shopping and social media integration is the key to making entertainment interactive and Spincast TV is the leader in this OTT segment”, said Hillary Bressler, Vice President of Marketing for Spincast TV.

More information about Spincast TV can be found on their website www.spincasttv.com or on popular business sites such as Crunchbase, WeFunder and AngelList.

Additionally a free preview App with some of Spincast TV’s new television shows can now be downloaded directly from the Google Play store.

About Spincast TV:

Spincast TV is the first digital network that is transforming retail. It’s the entertainment network of the century.

For more information, contact:
Spincast PR
spinformation@spincasttv.com
Spincast, Inc.
Orlando, FL USA
https://spincasttv.com