October 28, 2019

Online Video News

Average Viewing for Streamed Video and Broadcast Video Now Equal

Have we reached a tipping point? Hardly! We've already reached it—young adults watch much more online video than broadcast, says Limelight.

Roku Buys Video Ad Demand-Side Platform Dataxu for $150M

For players in the industry, having seen AT&T's Xandr pick up Clypd a few days ago, consolidation comes as no surprise.

Verizon Will Offer Free Disney+ for a Year to Some Customers

Verizon 4G LTE and 5G unlimited wireless, as well as Fios Home Internet and 5G Home internet customers, will get a year of free access.

Featured Articles

The Need for Speed: Demand for Low-Latency Streaming Is High

Low latency video streaming is on everyone's mind, but figuring out the latency your project needs—as well as how to get it—can be a slow process. Let this article be your guide.

Review: Roland V-02HD Multi-Format Video Mixer

The new, extremely compact Roland V-02HD can be used to mix multiple sources for live event streaming and/or to output audio/video to in-house projection systems.

Qosifire Review: Testing the Live Stream Monitor and Debugger

There's no wiggle room in live video, so insuring quality is paramount. Qosifire offers an affordable and customizable way to monitor and debug live streams.

Short Cuts

Which Streaming Metrics Do Stakeholders Care About?

VideoRx CTO Robert Reinhardt identifying the key streaming data points stakeholders care about in this clip from his Video Engineering Summit presentation at Streaming Media East 2019.

Personalizing OTT Advertising

Harmonic Director of Playout Solutions Andy Warman explains the importance of localized, targeted, dynamic advertising in OTT monetization in this clip from his presentation at Streaming Media East 2019.

The Video Doctor

5 Low-Cost Ways to Provide Closed Captions for VOD Streams

Attaching captions to on-demand videos can be simple and low-cost, but doing the same for live video is a little more involved. Here are the options.

Future in Focus

TV 2.0: The Future Isn't About Delivery, It's About Experience

The industry sees video as linear or OTT, but that's not the real distinction. What matters isn't how people get their video, but how they experience it.

Industry News

eyecandylab and LG Uplus are First to Fuse TV-based Home shopping with Augmented Reality

Experts Agree, TikTok Tops Trends for 2020, Report Reveals

Digital wellness also a leading issue

NBCUniversal Signs On with ListenFirst for Social Analytics and Measurement Across Its Global Portfolio