Instant Replay: Streaming Media Connect November 2023
28 Nov 2023
Streaming Media presented its 12th Connect virtual conference November 13 - 16, with media industry cartographer Evan Shapiro as host and MC. Shapiro kicked off the event with a dynamic keynote, digging deep into the Q3 earnings call data to hold the spin doctors accountable and giving an unvarnished view of the industry. Other highlights included The Future of Streaming with Shobana Radhakrishnan, Senior Director of Engineering at Google TV, and several panels covering topics such as Cloud Workflows for Streaming and CTV, Optimizing Live Streams at Scale, How Codec Patent Pools Will Impact Streaming in 2024, Making Live Streaming and VOD More Accessible, Live Streaming Technology Trends, and more.
UX Evolution in Live Sports Streams
14 Nov 2023
On a panel at the recent NAB NY show, Rick Allen from ViewLift, Scott Morris from Agilis Quantum, and Lawrence Chan of LiveLike discussed the state of UI and UX for live sports and engagement, with a focus on the importance of low latency and reliability in streaming services, the need for high-quality streams, dynamic content, and personalised experiences for fans.
Scripps Networks’ Senior Director of Product Yazmin Wickham Talks Viewer-Centered OTT UX Design
08 Aug 2023
Recently I caught up with Scripps Networks Senior Director of Product Yazmin Wickham to get a better sense of the role a Director of Product plays in developing and managing UX at a diversified media company in the OTT and CTV universe. I learned how Scripps approaches the viewer experience, both in AVOD and SVOD models, and attempts to deliver as consistent an experience as possible across a wide array of platform, and the challenges and advantages of maintaining a unified (or nearly unified) text stack across the board.
Buyers' Guide: PTZ Cameras
16 May 2023
Today's professional PTZ cameras are nothing like their security camera predecessors. Now you can find models with all the professional features, technology, and hardware that you find on professional camcorders and digital cine cameras. In this PTZ buyers guide, I'll explain many of these features so you can make informed decisions when evaluating PTZ cameras in your own video production workflows.
Streamticker: The Biggest Streaming Media Mergers & Acquisitions of 2022
27 Mar 2023
A look at the streaming industry's most notable mergers and acquisitions of 2022, from WarnerBros-Discovery to Microsoft/Activision to Limelight/Edgecast to Dolby/Millicast to Telestream/Encoding.com and more
The 2023 Streaming Media Europe 51
15 Mar 2023
Our annual list of the most cutting-edge, influential, and dynamic technology companies in the European online video market.
The Building Blocks of the Metaverse
01 Mar 2022
The most important aspects of the entire metaverse project are the interchange standards and the tools, protocols, formats, and services that enable persistent and ubiquitous virtual simulations. Without them, there will be no metaverse.
The 2021 Streaming Media Europe Readers' Choice Award Winners
04 Oct 2021
It's our biggest Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards competition in years. 16 categories. Almost 200 nominations. Nearly 10,000 votes. So who came out on top?
Vote Now in the 2021 Streaming Media Europe Readers' Choice Awards
28 Jul 2021
Make your voice heard in the only online video industry awards selected by you—the people who use these products and services every day.
Nominate Now for the 2021 European Readers' Choice Awards
30 Jun 2021
We're accepting nominations now in 16 categories for the only awards in the industry chosen by the people who actually use the products and services. Nominations close 19 July.
IBC Show Moves to December
25 May 2021
Citing vendor and attendee reluctance to attend a September event, and the need to guarantee health and safety, IBC announced that this year's event will take place December 3-6 in Amsterdam
Q&A: Zoom CTO Brendan Ittelson
08 Feb 2021
Zoom has become the go-to communications tool for everything from business meetings and conferences to online learning and virtual happy hours. We talk to CTO Brendan Ittelson about the company's remarkable growth and its plans for the future.
The Streaming Media Europe 101
07 Jan 2021
Our annual list of the most innovative, influential, and interesting companies in the European online video market.
5G's Future Is Broken. Here's Why We Need 6G
20 Oct 2020
InterDigital, one of the chief architects of generational telecoms developments, says true immersive video experiences are a bust at 5G
Vote Now in the 2020 Streaming Media European Readers' Choice Awards
23 Jul 2020
Cast your vote until 13 August in the only awards programme in our industry where the winners are chosen by the people who actually use their products and services.
Why Broadcasters Should be Utilising Second-Screen Culture
21 Jan 2020
Almost half of your audience is using a second screen while watching your shows. If you're not using Facebook Live or another second-screen experience, you're missing out on crucial fan engagement
The 2019 Streaming Media Europe Readers' Choice Award Winners
08 Nov 2019
Who took home the prizes in the only awards program where the winners are chosen by the people who use the products and services every day? Read on!
The 2019 Streaming Media Europe 101
13 Nov 2019
Our annual list of the most important, most innovative, and most interesting companies in the online video space
The Shortlist: 2019 European Readers' Choice Finalists
11 Oct 2019
The votes are in, and we'll announce the winners in November. In the meantime, here's the list of the top three vote-getters in each of our 17 categories.
IBC 2019: Codecs Top the Agenda
10 Sep 2019
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