I think the TruBlu network has incredible potential, and as a dedicated viewer, I wanted to share some ideas on how we can help this platform grow and become more accessible for all of us.
Hardware Accessibility (LG/OLED TVs): A major hurdle right now is the lack of a native TruBlu app for LG Smart TVs and high-end OLED displays. Many of us rely on these for our home entertainment, and bridging this gap would make it much easier for the audience to watch content directly on their main screens.
Investigative Expansion & Staffing: The Takedown series is vital, but one person can't be everywhere at once. I’d love to see TruBlu expand by hiring a dedicated team of investigative journalists. This would allow the network to run simultaneous operations across different states and counties, dramatically increasing the frequency of the Takedowns.
Global Reach & International Stings: These issues aren't just limited to the U.S. Exploring global collaborations with investigators in countries like the UK or Canada would bring a fresh perspective and attract a worldwide base of supporters.
Educational Partnerships & Digital Safety: TruBlu can be a vital resource beyond entertainment. I propose a series of "Digital Safety" seminars for parents and schools hosted right on the platform. This would make TruBlu an essential tool for protecting families today.
I believe these steps would be a massive eye-opener for the network's growth strategy. I'd love to hear what the rest of the community thinks!
I think the TV app accessibility point is valid, but realistically TruBlu still seems fairly small as a standalone streaming platform. I don’t know the actual subscriber or active user numbers for the app itself, but compared to larger streaming services it’s probably hard to justify dedicated development for every TV ecosystem right away.
That said, the YouTube side clearly has traction. Almost 500k subscribers and solid view counts show there’s definitely an audience there. In my opinion, that’s probably where most of the discoverability and growth is currently happening.
As for the educational side, I think awareness is really the more realistic takeaway. The content can absolutely make people more aware of online dangers, but I don’t think the current format really translates into formal education or something schools could directly build curriculum around without major expansion into professionally structured safety content.
What about IPTV?