July 18, 2018

Online Video News

Roku Turns Up the Volume with Roku TV Wireless Speakers

Arriving in late October, Roku's speakers offer simple setup and two remotes. But what about the whole home licensing program the company recently announced?

Live Linear TV Drops in Importance: Only 39% Go There First

Thanks to an expanding list of streaming options, viewers of all ages are less likely to make traditional live linear TV their default starting point.

People Who Watch More Alternative Video Watch Less Pay TV: Parks

Young people who post videos to online platforms and spend a lot of time watching shared content are less likely to opt for paid services.

Featured Articles

Digging It! Streaming Video in Mining and Offshore Exploration

The streaming world is bigger than Netflix and UGC. Learn how exploration and engineering companies use rugged systems to stream video from the harshest conditions on the globe.

Streaming the FIFA World Cup in UHD 50p HDR to Hisense TVs

A select group of soccer fans are watching the World Cup in stunning quality with no additional latency. Here's how Fox Sports and friends pulled it off.

Review: Stroom Live Delivers 4K Streaming From Any Location

What Stroom lacks in marketing polish it makes up for in performance and cost. Just be sure to have a reliable power source at the ready, because this system drains batteries.

Short Cuts

Video: What Are the Best Metrics for Measuring Online Video Success?

Urbanist's Ariel Viera, USGA's Scott Lipsky, and CBS Sports Radio's Damon Amendolara discuss the most effective ways to measure viewer engagement in this clip from Live Streaming Summit at Streaming Media East 2018.

Video: SCTE 224 Primer, Part 1: The Basics

In Part 1 of a 4-part series from Live Streaming Summit East 2018, Comcast's Stuart Kurkowski provides an introduction to the SCTE 224 spec and what live event streaming pros need to know about it.

Class Act

Educators, Prepare With This Supply List for Teaching With Video

Bringing video into the classroom doesn't have to be expensive. Read this helpful list to discover the seven basic items every classroom should have.

Industry News

Hive Streaming will integrate with new Microsoft 365 live event capabilities

Hive Streaming will integrate with all Microsoft 365 services: Yammer, Microsoft Stream, Teams and Skype for Business.

Newfronts West to Feature Streamys Brand Awards Ceremony

IAB Partners with the Streamy Awards to Bring Branded Content & Social Advertising Award-Winners Centerstage at the First-Ever NewFronts Marketplace on the West Coast

Telestream Integrates Live Video Production with Microsoft Stream and Office 365 via Wirecast S

PBS Expands Its Digital Content Reach This Summer with Fresh Offerings Across Multiple Platforms

PBS Digital Studios Announces the Launch of IT’S LIT and READ AWAKENING as Part of the Multi-Platform Summer Reading Initiative THE GREAT AMERICAN READ; Expands Virtual Reality Slate with New Oculus App, ROLLER COASTER VR