All VOD articles – Page 18
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Thought Leadership
OTT: The foundations for global growth are falling into place
The OTT market is showing tremendous growth, making it an extremely interesting time for new entrants and those already within the industry, says Magine Head of Commercial Operations Fredrick Engdahl.
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Thought Leadership
Why self-built delivery networks are key to keeping big live OTT audiences happy
From smart TVs to iPads, mobiles and laptops, the range of devices audiences can use to access TV has increased significantly in recent years. Even so, many argue that traditional broadcasts will remain the most popular option to watch programming because ‘appointment TV’ brings people together, says Edgeware Chief Marketing ...
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Tim Davie, BBC Studios
BBC Studios Chief Executive Tim Davie on the need for talent, a ready supply of content and the importance of co-productions as scale becomes vital for broadcasters.
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Thought Leadership
OTT technology breeds new business models for amateur sports
With new technology creating more opportunities for OTT platforms in sports broadcasting, new business models are emerging for amateur sports leagues and smaller venues, says Pixellot Chief Executive Alon Werber.
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Industry Trends
Is the short-form bubble bursting?
Does news that Vivendi is to close its Studio+ mobile focussed short content platform only two years after launch point to wider weaknesses in the short-form market?
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Joshua Pressnell, Penthera
Mobile video viewing has increased from a fringe activity to a required feature, says Penthera Chief Technology Officer Joshua Pressnell.
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Video
Video discussion: How telcos use content to stay relevant
In part three of this IBC365 discussion our panel of experts define the ways in which telcos can attract customers and stay relevant within the content value chain.
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Video
Video discussion: Digital content is king
In part two of this IBC365 discussion our panel of experts discuss the key components of creating digital content.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Marina Kalkanis, M2A Media
Live events are an opportunity for publishers to engage with their audiences, try out new technologies and innovate, says M2A Media CEO Marina Kalkanis.
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Video
Telco and media shorts: Christian Harris, Three
Three Head of Digital Entertainment Christian Harris describes the partnerships telcos need in order to maintain customer engagement.
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Video
Video discussion: The rise of video and the role of telcos
In part one of this IBC365 discussion our panel of experts explore the issue of convergence between the telco and media markets.
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Video
Telco and media shorts: Jean Coffey, Jukin Media
Jukin Media Senior Director of Business Development Jean Coffey talks through the key elements of mobile optimised content.
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Industry Trends
Ofcom: BBC, ITV & C4 should collaborate to compete with Netflix
There’s a profound change in viewing habits taking place, with subscriptions to streaming services surging to 15.4m in the UK and young viewers deserting traditional TV, according to new research by media regulator Ofcom.
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Industry Trends
European broadcasters unite to fight FAANG
After years of false starts, national broadcasters are now racing to create joint streaming platforms. But are they too late to take on Netflix and Amazon?
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Industry Trends
World Cup streaming: How to avoid scoring an own goal
There was a social media meltdown early in the World Cup as Australian fans damned an OTT service provider for failing to adequately stream matches. So how should OTT providers ensure that streaming of high-demand live events keeps the fans happy?
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Industry Trends
Can Disney catch up with Netflix?
Disney launches its own OTT service next year into a market where Netflix has spent its way to the top. Will Disney’s offer be too little too late to catch up? Or is there room for another big OTT player?
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Industry Trends
Blog: Crossing the inflection point
The media industry is at an inflection point, one in which we have no clear view as to where we’ll end up, or who the winners will be.
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Industry Trends
Can Netflix and Amazon be overtaken?
Competition around the world is ramping up for the OTT leaders from other big tech firms, local specialists, traditional channels and pay-TV operators.
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Executive Interviews
CTO Series: Matthew Postgate, BBC
BBC CTO Matthew Postgate on the broadcaster’s ambition to become an internet broadcaster and the “very real” security threat faced by media organisations.
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Industry Trends
Managing content for OTT
With increased competition the distinct advantages enjoyed by OTT providers in the battle for audience attention are wearing a bit thin. Now they must innovate to thrive.