What are some of the best practices for evaluating streaming tech vendors? Nadine Krefetz of Reality Software discusses the various factors at play in making these decisions with LaShawn McGhee of Revry, Rob Collins of Starz, and Anil Malhotra of Bango in this clip from Streaming Media Connect 2023.
The world is increasingly mobile. In a matter of fact, an incredible 85.95% of the world’s population now owns a smartphone. That’s a lot of people with potential access to people share ideas and businesses and any online store. With their customers and this level of global access, businesses in the online video space need the right tools to stand out. They need…
What’s it like being CPO at a streaming network that’s carving out a unique position in the global media and entertainment universe and managing an expanding array of ad-supported channels and a high-visibility roster of brand partners? To find out what that role entails, what drives the tech stack that keeps such a network humming,…
In the dynamic world of live streaming, there’s a name that resonates above all else – Twitch. Born as a gaming-focused platform, Twitch has rapidly evolved into a versatile haven for content creators across diverse genres. The platform had 6.13 billion hours of binge-worthy content in the first quarter of 2022 alone. And guess what?…
The teams at StreamingMedia.com and Help Me Stream Research Foundation are getting a jump on fall by releasing the Autumn 2023 edition of the State of Streaming survey. This survey is our twice-annual look at the overall streaming industry. Take the survey today and help us understand just how the streaming landscape has shifted in…
Let’s get physical for a moment. Because live streaming is an internet thing, it’s easy to think entirely in virtual terms, but physical reality plays a part, too. That includes camera quality, lighting, makeup if possible, camera angles, and of course, reliability and speed of Internet connections. It also includes the architecture used by live…
There’s a reason people love playlists. They help us discover new things. They present content we enjoy in a format that’s easy to consume. In short — they’re fun. But playlists aren’t just for music. In a matter of minutes, you can create a video playlist and schedule a time for it to broadcast live…
How can streaming pros deal with all of the copyright and fact-checking pitfalls of using AI systems trained with public datasets as error-ridden and inappropriately expropriated as the internet itself? Boston 25 News’ Ben Ratner, IntelliVid Research’s Steve Vonder Haar, AugXLabs’ Jeremy Toeman, and LiveX’s Corey Behnke discuss how to navigate this minefield in this…
Are media and entertainment executives listening to the wrong people, and not bringing younger and more diverse voices into the conversation, and is it holding the industry back? While valuing the expertise of boardroom inner circles, are there ways to expand the table to encourage more forward-looking thinking? Peacock TV VP Quincy Olatunde and Media…
Vijay Sajja of Evergent explains how OTT and FAST market consolidation will spark a new wave of alternative monetization strategies.