Authors: Troy Dreier

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Troy Dreier
Troy Dreier is Senior Associate Editor of StreamingMedia.com, and has many years experience covering computer and video technology.

Articles By Troy Dreier

Online Video Publishers Take a Hard Pivot at 2017 Newfronts

This year's newfront presentations marked a shift in thinking by online video publishers. They're not going to create series that win against Netflix, so they'd better focus on what works.

Parks Names 5 Trends That Will Shape the Future of Online Video

Netflix and Amazon are the big players in global online video right now, but the story isn't over. There's still time for new creators to develop followings.

Amazon to Close LoveFilm in U.K. and Germany on October 31

The service provided movie-lovers with access to new releases not available through online subscription services, but it will soon close for good.

Virtual Reality Causing an Additional 21,000 PB of Traffic by '21

Will new immersive video streams break the internet? Juniper Research says a crisis is coming unless network operators join the standards discussion now.

Engagement Times Up 300% for Live Video, Even for Later Viewing

Turning the conventional wisdom on its head, TwentyThree finds live viewing popular even after the event is over, and longer videos more engaging than shorter videos.

Viewers Will Stream 47 Minutes of Video Per Day in 2017: Zenith

Streaming time will shoot up this year, and a dramatic increase in mobile viewing is the reason why. Viewing time for non-mobile devices is flat.

Online Video Revenue Will Top Box Office by 2021, Says PwC

Sales for DVDs and Blu-rays are in terminal decline, and streaming is on the rise. With so many streaming originals, viewers decide to stay home.

Pay TV Services Added 254M Subscribers Between 2010 and 2016

A handful of countries saw pay TV declines, but overall pay TV services are booming. Asia Pacific counts for 60% of all global pay TV subscriptions.

What the Kids Are Watching: The World of Tween Live Streaming

Personality-driven live streaming apps have become a huge trend for tweens and teens, but people over 30 don't know anything about them.

BBC Streams Election Debate and Specials on Twitter

In a first, viewers will be able to view live debate video alongside running commentary. Experts believe this will attract a new audience for the event.

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