October 14, 2026

Online Video News

ATSC “Broadcast-to-Everything” Candidate Standard Marks Major Step Toward a More Connected Future

ATSC, The Broadcast Standards Association®, today announced an important milestone in the development of Broadcast-to-Everything (B2X), with the approval of a new Candidate Standard that establishes a critical foundation for the emerging B2X platform.

HBO Max-Paramount+ Unification Hot Takes from Around the Streaming Industry

With the Skydance merger closing yesterday and confirmation of the HBO Max-Paramount+ unification soon to follow, much uncertainty remains around what form the combined platform will ultimately take and what it means for the streaming and M+E worlds. Hot takes have been landing on my desk from around the industry and may well continue to do so over the next few days. Here's a compilation of the most interesting ones that have arrived so far.

Spotlights

10 Years of Data on AI, Monetization, QoE and Latency: What Video Teams Say Changed in 2026

Trends in monetization, AI, QoE and observability, and latency and delivery are revealed in Bitmovin's Video Developer Report.

Blog

What Advertisers Can Gain from the NFL’s Fragmented Season

Long gone are the days of "are the 49ers on CBS or Fox this week?" Now, figuring out where your team is playing on any given Sunday means checking against one of nine different platforms that will carry NFL games this season: CBS, FOX, ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock, Prime Video, Netflix, and NFL Network. This makes the NFL a particularly visible test of CTV's promise. Streaming offers richer signals to optimize against, including the potential to connect exposure with outcomes on other devices.

Industry News

Zixi Appoints John Towers as Chief Financial Officer

Former Sony and Fabric Data finance chief to steer Zixi's next phase of growth as broadcasters, sports leagues and streamers accelerate the shift from satellite to IP

Interra Systems to Focus on Media Quality, Visibility, and AI Automation at A.B.I.S. 2026

At Asia’s Broadcasting & Infotainment Show 2026, Interra Systems will showcase its latest innovations in automated QC, media monitoring, captioning, and video analysis —helping broadcasters, streaming providers, and media companies address the growing com

ZAZ Gamers Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch a 24/7 Gaming and Entertainment Streaming Channel

Bringing iconic gaming shows, retro nostalgia, and modern gaming culture to audiences worldwide. San Antonio Texas, Wed Oct 14th, 2026 – ZAZ Gamers, the gaming entertainment brand behind the revival of the iconic Latin American television show Cybernet,