Editor's Note: The Streaming Gold Rush of 2021
06 Oct 2021
We haven't seen this much funding or merger and acquisition activity in the streaming market in at least 15 years. Don't expect it to slow down anytime soon.
IATSE May Need to Strike While the Iron is Hot
29 Sep 2021
Studios and producers are reaping the rewards of the OTT revolution. It's about time everyone involved in creating our favorite shows and movies gets their fair share.
Top 10 Reasons Why Streaming Media West is Better Than Big Expos
15 Jul 2021
As the future of the behemoth conferences is in doubt, Streaming Media West will return to Huntington Beach in November. Here's just a few of the reasons why you should join us.
Ditch the Niche: It's Time to Come Up With a New Term
29 Jun 2021
Calling some OTT services "niche" is an insult to not only the content they deliver but the audiences they serve. Isn't ESPN a "niche" service, too?
The Road to Wellville
17 May 2021
The familiar flow of event work was upended when COVID-19 restrictions brought in-person production to a screeching halt and virtually everything went virtual. Mutually recognized production standards were among the first things to go.
The New Normal
26 May 2020
COVID-19 has changed everything, including streaming video. Consumers are demanding higher quality than ever, which means our industry needs to redouble our efforts to delivery that quality more efficiently.
Can We Stop Talking About Disney+?
06 Dec 2019
Sure, The Mandalorian is great, and Disney+ has shaken up the world of OTT. But the real revolution isn't happening in the living room.
The Quiet Conference: At IBC 2019, No News Was Good News
30 Oct 2019
Some years are revolutionary, some are evolutionary, and some are just "meh." Here's why those "meh" years are the best ones for the industry.
$21: The Amount Consumers Want to Pay Barely Covers Two Services
27 Sep 2019
Households are reacting to new OTT offerings by tightening their belts and closing their wallets. Is this a boon for ad-supported services or the end of expansion?
Trouble Ahead: Netflix's Bad Quarter Could Turn Into a Bad Year
14 Aug 2019
The constant drip, drip, drip of bad news for the SVOD leader has taken its toll, and viewers are leaving en masse. Suddenly the giant doesn't look so powerful.
Disaggregation Nation: Cord-Cutters Need to Make Tough Choices
13 Jun 2019
The golden age of TV is also the golden age of TV providers. As the number of services grows exponentially, viewers wonder what they've gotten themselves into.
Modern Times: Getting Live Video Right Demands a Special Skillset
10 May 2019
It wasn't easy for silent film directors to make the jump to talkies, and it isn't easy these days for video producers to get the hang of live streaming.
Press Pause, Get an Ad?
20 Dec 2018
Hulu and AT&T's plan to show commercials when viewers pause is a reminder that these are tech companies, not broadcasters, at heart
Bridging the Streaming Media Gender Gap
19 Sep 2018
The Women in Streaming Media group, which strives to improve the visibility of women in our industry had its first meetup at IBC, but the entire industry needs to make a better effort to make sure women's voices are heard.
20 Years of Streaming Media: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
23 Apr 2018
Streaming Media launched during the dot-com bubble, and while some of the early players faded away when their funding ran out, others helped chart the future of the industry.
Stakes Are High, but Joe Inzerillo Is Batting 1.000 With BAMTech
19 Jan 2018
BAMTech's EVP and CTO faces challenges such as international expansion and a lack of standards as he attempts to out-innovate the competition.
The Streaming Media East Conference Is New and Improved for 2018
16 Jan 2018
Now in its 20th year, Streaming Media East is keeping its focus as the world's leading online video conference, while adding new tracks and events to broaden its value.
Is Apple Giving Up on Live TV and a Skinny Bundle Offering?
15 Jun 2017
There may be peace in our time between Amazon and Apple. While that's good news for home streamers, it suggests Apple is no longer interested in creating a skinny bundle.
Unfiltered Live Online Video Shows the Need for Journalists
31 Mar 2017
Access to live video from breaking world events is a double-edged sword: It brings a compelling eyewitness-to-history view, while bypassing critical cultural gatekeepers.
Long on Shortcomings, DirecTV Now Is No Replacement for Cable
10 Jan 2017
The introductory price is nice, but that's all there is to love about AT&T's DirecTV Now service which is full of commercials and lacks a DVR.