April 23, 2025

Online Video News

Deepdub’s Oz Krakowski Talks Expressive AI Dubbing, Global Monetization, and Live Translation at Scale

In this interview with Streaming Media contributing editor Jan Ozer, Oz Krakowski, Chief Business Development Officer at Deepdub, discusses how the company delivers emotionally rich AI dubbing for media and entertainment clients. From crime documentaries to sports and theatrical releases, Deepdub's hybrid approach blends machine learning with creative talent to localize content at scale while maintaining quality and nuance.

Short Cuts

Are Premium Streaming Sports Rights Bets Paying Off?

Sports on TV and ads have always gone hand-in-hand. But what happens when streamers enter the picture and invest in premium sports rights? A half-decade ago, most premium streaming platforms thrived primarily on subscription revenue—but now, selling ads might be the only way to make sports streaming profitable, especially given the skyrocketing cost of premium sports licensing. DAZN's Joe Caporoso, SVTA's Jason Thibeault, Omdia's Michael Frank, and Tata Communications' Corey Smith weigh in during a winner-take-all debate from Streaming Media Connect 2025.

Industry News

Local Programming Gets a FAST Upgrade

As traditional media outlets face increasing challenges—declining ad revenues, shrinking newsroom staff, and the closure of local newspapers—many communities are losing access to vital local news and regional programming. However, Free Ad-Supported Stream

Singapore Polytechnic Readies Aspiring AV Professionals for Live IP Productions with AJA

As the audiovisual (AV) industry rapidly evolves, educational institutions are preparing the next generation of AV professionals for the future. Singapore Polytechnic (SP), a leading Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) in Southeast Asia, embraces the lates