All VOD articles – Page 17
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Industry TrendsDisruption is only going to get worse
IBC2018: Netflix and YouTube employ thousands of engineers, giving them a huge technical advantage over public service broadcasting rivals
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Industry TrendsBBC Studios unveils short form fund
IBC2018: New fund will back drama and comedy shorts, announces BBC Studios boss Tim Davie in keynote IBC address.
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Industry TrendsSuper serving fans and viewers
IBC2018: Discovery is differentiating itself from the likes of Netflix and Amazon by offering targeted services in sports and local European markets, says DNI President Jean-Briac Perrette
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Industry TrendsBBC Studios flexes its global muscles
IBC2018: Creative deal making, speed and solid financial backing are vital for broadcasters like the BBC to secure the best content, says BBC Studios CEO Tim Davie.
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Industry TrendsSize isn’t everything, says C4’s Underwood
IBC2018: Broadcasters should face up to the onslaught of the digital giants by focusing on distinctiveness and innovation, argued Keith Underwood, Guest Chair of the Conference.
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Thought LeadershipOn a silver platter: Roadmap to the next best version of OTT
Whether you are a seasoned OTT player or just starting out, the big question is always the underlying technology stack and how suppliers can help you to refresh or launch your service, writes Axinom Products Director Jürgen Jõgeva.
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Industry TrendsIABM releases Broadcast & Media Strategic Analysis report
The IABM has released an analysis report ahead of IBC2018, highlighting the key trends and drivers of financial and technological change.
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Thought LeadershipAn invitation to stop partying like it’s 2015
The realisation that the industry has clearly identified its pain points, but not made loads of progress after multiple years, is a blow to the stomach, writes Applicaster Chief Product Officer Devra Prywes.
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Thought LeadershipLaying solid foundations for a video-first future
Audiences today have an almost limitless amount of content to choose from which makes it increasingly challenging to capture their attention, writes Brian Rifkin, co-founder & SVP of Strategic Partnerships at JW Player.
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Thought LeadershipImproving the video experience is key to tackling OTT churn
Churn is an inevitable part of any subscription video service but maximising the user experience is key to its reduction, writes Accedo CEO Michael Lantz.
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Industry TrendsCase study: Streaming the Royal Wedding to the US
An in-depth look at how M2A Media worked with ITV and the BBC to offer a service to live stream the Royal Wedding to the US on Britbox.
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Industry TrendsHow to join the SVOD party
With the barriers to entry to launching an OTT service coming down all the time, David Wood finds out how producers are going direct to market with niche offerings such as True Royalty.
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WhitepaperWhitepaper: Lowering latency for live online video
This whitepaper introduces a choice of latency reduction options— including ongoing support for Flash and small chunk streaming for HLS/DASH. As organisations seek to adopt live video for time-critical use cases, latency has emerged as a significant challenge.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Nick Wilson, Endeavor
Viewers want nothing short of the best and expect their content of choice to be delivered in the highest quality, explains Endeavor Chief Technology Officer Nick Wilson.
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Thought LeadershipHow video service providers can manage last-mile problems
As mobile video continues to grow, so too do consumer expectations, writes Penthera President and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Taitz.
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Industry TrendsBAT vs FAANG: The battle for digital dominance
Can China’s fast-growing and deep-pocketed BAT – Baidu, Alibaba and Tencent – compete effectively in the international arena with the likes of FAANG – Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google?
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Jette Nygaard-Andersen, MTG
The world’s leading media companies are grappling with how they can best adapt their business model to cope with the disruptions ushered in by the digital age. MTG has directed efforts towards a content-led hunt for Generation Z’s attention, according to experienced executive Jette Nygaard-Andersen.
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WebinarOn-demand webinar: IBC2018 themes
Watch on demand as IBC365 previews the anticipated themes and highlights of IBC2018.
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Industry TrendsGoing niche: Competing with the OTT giants
What is the key to creating an economically-viable, niche OTT subscription service? Execs behind OTT services such as DAZN and Britbox through to gardening channel Inside Out and guitar service All Guitar explain.
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Thought LeadershipNext-generation UX: Standing out among the OTT crowd
The industry has undergone massive change in the last couple of years. The consolidation of industry giants has increased pressure on all players to innovate and adapt just to keep pace, says Massive Chief Executive Ron Downey.
