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Red Bull TV

Red Bull TV

Front-row access to sports, entertainment, and live events on all of your devices.

iOS
Android
watchOS
tvOS
Android TV
Fire TV
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Red Bull is best known as the world’s most popular energy drink, and their Red Bull TV brand has established itself as a global digital media provider, tailored to the high-energy and adventurous spirit associated with the drink's identity.

When we began collaborating with Red Bull in 2015, they were preparing to upgrade their iOS and Android applications, create their first Android TV and Amazon Fire TV apps, and transition their Apple TV app from TVML to a fully native tvOS experience. Additionally, they were redesigning all their digital initiatives to ensure greater consistency across platforms. They selected Mercury as their development partner due to our reputation for high-quality work, recommendations from each major mobile platform, and prior experience with other high-profile streaming video brands, such as TED and Comcast.

Our developers, designers, and project managers work with Red Bull TV’s product team to assess product needs and address any issues that arise, striving to maintain a great experience that meets ever-evolving platforms, user demands, and company directives. We’ve developed apps for Android phones and tablets, iPhones and iPads, as well as 10-foot experiences for Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

Over the many years we have collaborated with Red Bull, our relationship has naturally evolved. Initially, we served as their mobile and streaming TV development team, helping to plan and structure the foundation of their offerings. As Red Bull TV’s streaming products have matured, they have built an internal development team to support mobile and TV platforms, and we continue to work alongside them as product goals and team needs arise.

Industry

Sports

Our Role

Software Architecture
iOS Development
tvOS Development
watchOS Development
Android Development
Android TV Development
Fire TV Development
Project Management

Team

5 to 12 People

Duration

Ongoing since 2015

Red Bull is best known as the world’s most popular energy drink, and their Red Bull TV brand has established itself as a global digital media provider, tailored to the high-energy and adventurous spirit associated with the drink's identity.

When we began collaborating with Red Bull in 2015, they were preparing to upgrade their iOS and Android applications, create their first Android TV and Amazon Fire TV apps, and transition their Apple TV app from TVML to a fully native tvOS experience. Additionally, they were redesigning all their digital initiatives to ensure greater consistency across platforms. They selected Mercury as their development partner due to our reputation for high-quality work, recommendations from each major mobile platform, and prior experience with other high-profile streaming video brands, such as TED and Comcast.

Our developers, designers, and project managers work with Red Bull TV’s product team to assess product needs and address any issues that arise, striving to maintain a great experience that meets ever-evolving platforms, user demands, and company directives. We’ve developed apps for Android phones and tablets, iPhones and iPads, as well as 10-foot experiences for Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

Over the many years we have collaborated with Red Bull, our relationship has naturally evolved. Initially, we served as their mobile and streaming TV development team, helping to plan and structure the foundation of their offerings. As Red Bull TV’s streaming products have matured, they have built an internal development team to support mobile and TV platforms, and we continue to work alongside them as product goals and team needs arise.

Key Considerations

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Always Improving

Red Bull’s internal team has successfully restructured the app’s API layer multiple times, leading to valuable opportunities for application improvement.

AR/VR
AR/VR
Front Lines of New Tech

Due to Red Bull’s innovative vision, they continually seek to incorporate new technological solutions into their applications. As a launch partner for Google Play Instant Apps and as a supporter of an immersive AR experience for the live Red Bull Rampage event, Mercury often acts as early adopters of new technology on Red Bull’s behalf.

AR/VR
AR/VR
AR/VR
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Ready for Anything

Red Bull TV is an app that Apple and Google take pride in associating with their platforms, and they are always seeking new ways to promote it. While this provides numerous marketing benefits, it can also lead to tight deadlines that may pose challenges for less experienced teams.

Insights

The Authentic Red Bull Experience

From heart-pounding first descents of feisty rivers to the sweat-soaked light shows at popular music festivals, the Red Bull TV app delivers the best in active entertainment from around the world. Discover new artists, enjoy exclusive interviews, and connect with pro athletes at the top of their game—whether from a mountain summit or the crest of a massive ocean wave.

The app also features content from sports events, TV shows, GoPro clips, and live events, including music festivals like Lollapalooza. Whether you’re watching on a mobile device or via Android or Apple TV, users can expect an exceptional RBTV experience. And if you’re uncertain about what to watch, the app offers a live linear stream to let you access content immediately.

Results

2017 Google Play Awards winner for Best TV Experience
2017 Google Play Award
2017 Google Play Awards winner for Best TV Experience
2017 Google Play Award
2017 Google Play Awards winner for Best TV Experience
2017 Google Play Award
2017 Google Play Awards winner for Best TV Experience
2017 Google Play Award
Featured as iOS and tvOS App of the Day
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Featured as iOS and tvOS App of the Day
App of the Day Feature
Featured as iOS and tvOS App of the Day
App of the Day Feature
Featured as iOS and tvOS App of the Day
App of the Day Feature
Featured in “Best Way to Watch Live Sports” in iOS App Store
Best Way to Watch Live Sports
Featured in “Best Way to Watch Live Sports” in iOS App Store
Best Way to Watch Live Sports
Featured in “Best Way to Watch Live Sports” in iOS App Store
Best Way to Watch Live Sports
Featured in “Best Way to Watch Live Sports” in iOS App Store
Best Way to Watch Live Sports

“This year’s winner has completely updated UI to provide a fresh, best‑in‑class TV user experience. Using simple controls and beautiful designs, they give users a content-rich offering with high‑quality live and on‑demand content.”


Sasha Prueter
Director of Android TV, 2017 Google Play Awards

“This year’s winner has completely updated UI to provide a fresh, best‑in‑class TV user experience. Using simple controls and beautiful designs, they give users a content-rich offering with high‑quality live and on‑demand content.”


Sasha Prueter
Director of Android TV, 2017 Google Play Awards

“This year’s winner has completely updated UI to provide a fresh, best‑in‑class TV user experience. Using simple controls and beautiful designs, they give users a content-rich offering with high‑quality live and on‑demand content.”


Sasha Prueter
Director of Android TV, 2017 Google Play Awards

“This year’s winner has completely updated UI to provide a fresh, best‑in‑class TV user experience. Using simple controls and beautiful designs, they give users a content-rich offering with high‑quality live and on‑demand content.”


Sasha Prueter
Director of Android TV, 2017 Google Play Awards

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Ready to turn your vision into reality?

Your most important digital products deserve a team you can trust. We deliver.

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© 2025 Mercury Intermedia. All rights reserved.

Ready to turn your vision into reality?

Your most important digital products deserve a team you can trust. We deliver.

Let’s talk.

© 2025 Mercury Intermedia. All rights reserved.