Startup Vurt aims to bring vertical video series to television screens

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Major streaming services like Disney Plus and HBO Max are experimenting with vertical content to compete with platforms like TikTok and Instagram. A new startup named Vurt is taking a different approach by focusing on televisions instead of mobile devices. The company believes the next evolution of vertical series will happen on wide-screen TVs. This contrasts with current platforms that primarily target mobile viewing experiences.

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