Biographical Information
Geoff Daily is a contributing editor for StreamingMedia.com, and contributes regularly to EMedia, EventDV, and EContent magazines, writing about the business of online video, the future of optical media, the event video industry, and digital content distribution.
He's also editor of App-Rising.com, a daily blog on the intersection of broadband networks, applications, and policy. He's a big believer in the power of broadband and eagerly engages with fellow broadband believers, including network operators (especially those deploying FTTH), applications developers, and community leaders, about how the use of broadband can revolutionize society.
He can be reached at geoffdaily (at) gmail (dot) com.
Articles for Geoff Daily
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Online Video Content That Works, Part 2
25 Dec 2008
In the second part of this feature, industry professionals discuss the pros and cons of high and low video production quality and long-form and short-form content.
Thurs., Dec. 25, by Geoff Daily
The Ultimate Guide to Creating Online Video Content That Works, Part 1
11 Nov 2008
Nine media and entertainment content decision makers discuss what they have learned from their years in the field and offer advice on producing and delivering content that draws—and keeps—viewers.
Tues., Nov. 11, by Geoff Daily
The State of High-Definition Streaming
08 Apr 2008
The bitrate race may have slowed down a bit, but as high-definition online video has become a reality, publishers and CDNs are making HD a priority.
Tues., April 8, by Geoff Daily
Video to Go
05 Oct 2007
These five innovators—Ortiva, Skyward, Transpera, Vizrt, and Harris—are vying for attention in an increasingly crowded mobile space.
DVB-H Mobile Video Standard Gains Support Around the World
02 Aug 2007
Plenty of challenges lie ahead, but the recent push to settle on the standard in the EU gives a boost to DVB-H's viability and long-term prospects.
Thurs., Aug. 2, by Geoff Daily
It's Not Your Father's TV, Part 2
15 Jun 2007
What content owners are thinking about new approaches to delivering content from the internet to the television.
Flash Media Encoder: You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet
11 Mar 2007
The quiet release last month of Flash Media Encoder was exciting enough for Flash devotees. But, according to Adobe, the real excitement is yet to come, as future products and partnerships expand FME's presence and power.
Mon., Mar. 12, by Geoff Daily
Ten Questions: Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Streaming Media
15 Feb 2007
Elliot Zimmerman discusses IP issues facing content creators, owners, and publishers.
Case Study: Video Empowers Local Government
15 Feb 2007
Granicus has turned its full attention to the government streaming marketplace, with a primary emphasis on the city and county levels—a niche that has served both them and local governments well. In the process, they've helped those governments serve their constituents better, bringing public meetings to a broader audience.
Swarmcast Strives to Amplify Content Delivery
04 Jan 2007
The company claims its new product, CDN Amplifier, will offer significant increases in the quality of video content publishers can deliver to end users.
Wed., Jan. 3, by Geoff Daily
Flash Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
15 Aug 2006
A discussion with Adobe about the history of Flash and Flash Video, and more importantly, a few hints about Apollo, which frees them both from the browser.
Tues., Aug. 15, by Geoff Daily
Download-to-Own Movie Services Open the Door to the Future of Digital Distribution
18 Apr 2006
Movielink and CinemaNow recently announced programs that enable consumers to purchase and download movies online. Until DRM issues are resolved, however, these are but small steps toward the holy grail of download once, play anywhere content delivery.
Tues. April 18, by Geoff Daily
Commentary: Is Prime-Time TV Ready for the Internet?
14 Apr 2006
Despite the tremendous potential of Disney’s aggressive push to experiment with and monetize its most valuable content through streaming media, this announcement has raised more questions than it has answered.
Fri. April 14, by Geoff Daily