March 12, 2014

Online Video News

Vimeo Announces $10M Investment in Vimeo on Demand Platform

After a successful first year for Vimeo on Demand, Vimeo hopes to attract even more quality films with guaranteed funding.

Roku Creates Streaming Stick Version for Any HDMI Port

A second version of the Streaming Stick works with more TVs and has a lower price, providing a cord-free experience to more viewers.

Dish and Disney Sign Agreement for Live and On-Demand Streaming

As part of the agreement, Dish agrees to end automatic ad skipping of ABC content within three days of recording.

Featured Articles

SXSW ’14: WWE Brings Fan Passion to the Second Screen

By offering fans live and on-demand streaming, and by listening to what those fans have to say, WWE is conquering online video.

SXSW ’14: Stage17 Taps Theater Talent for Online Network

There's a lack of online video content for women, says Stage17, which will work with Broadway talent to create new shows.

SXSW ’14: Instagram or Vine? Panel Shows Brand Video Successes

Short-form online video isn't just a promotional tool, marketers find. It's also a way to engage and interact with the viewer.

SXSW ’14: ESPN ‘Frustrated and Disappointed’ by TV Everywhere

Years into the TV Everywhere discussion, viewers are still blocked by password requirements. ESPN's president lashes out.

Industry News

NewTek Integrates TriCaster and 3Play For YouTube Live

TriCaster, 3Play, YouTube Sports set standard for quality, compatibility, affordability, ease-of-use

Jan Ozer Releases Udemy Course: Video Compression for Web, Disc and PC/TV/Console Playback; 75% Off for Streaming Media Readers

New course helps novice to intermediate streaming producers more efficiently encode top-quality compressed video for multiple target platforms

VITEC to Show Zero Delay Streaming, HEVC/H.265, and 4K Solutions at NAB 2014

NAB 2014 will host VITEC’s Launches of Zero Delay Streaming MGW Sprint and 4K Mosaic Generator. Don’t Miss Booth SL6305 in Las Vegas this April!