February 22, 2016

Online Video News

JW Player Offers Free Apple TV App Creator to All Customers

Even free JW Player users can access the Apple TV App Builder, making a tvOS app that's ready for final approval in only one day.

Netflix Creates Local Recommendations Using Global Communities

The algorithm wizards at Netflix pull back the curtain and show how they use worldwide data to improve local and personal recommendations.

Ericsson Report Sees Brand Damage in Mobile Video Stream Delays

When mobile video is delayed, viewers think worse of the network and are less engaged with the brand. Mobile video will skyrocket in the coming years.

Featured Articles

The Future of Live Video Streaming

A panel of experts makes predictions about what viewers will expect in five or ten years, and which content types, technologies, and monetization models the live streaming industry must embrace to meet those expectations.

Measuring the Success of Live Content Delivery

The final steps in the live streaming workflow—delivery and analytics—are in some ways the most vexing, but they're crucial measuring the success of any event or channel.

The Convergence of Broadcast and Digital Video Inside the NFL

From the preseason to the Super Bowl, the NFL is making it easy for fans to watch all the action wherever they want, on the device of their choice. This presentation offers a look at how the NFL has embraced digital as a complement to broadcast.

Industry News

Media Links Debuts Universal Video “Gateway” to Bridge Broadcast and IP at VidTrans2016

OTT Video Distribution Platform VHX Opens Developer API Invites Anyone to Build Their Own Netflix

VHX launches developer API and invites anyone to build their own Netflix-like video services, which can in turn be distributed across the web and over-the-top devices.

Streaming Video Alliance Heads to Yahoo for Quarterly Meeting; Seven Working Groups to Convene

Alliance Welcomes Ciena and ViaSat as New Members