September 04, 2024

Online Video News

Gatsby TV CEO Gatsby Frimpong Talks AI, Streaming Content Discovery, and The “Paradox of Choice”

Gatsby TV CEO Gatsby Frimpong has created a streaming programming discovery app that applies AI and user recommendations to help viewers discover what to watch next on services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime, Disney, and more. In this interview with Streaming Media's Tyler Nesler, he discusses his professional background, what led him to create the app, how it helps customers save money, the AI foundation model it uses, and more.

The Economics of Music: Streaming vs. CD Sales—A Deeper Look

In recent years, a narrative has emerged pitting streaming services against traditional music sales, particularly CDs and vinyl. Social media posts often circulate claiming that a single CD sale is worth hundreds of hours of streaming for an artist. While these comparisons can be eye-catching, they often oversimplify a complex ecosystem and misdirect artists' frustrations. This article aims to unpack the intricacies of music royalties, challenging common misconceptions and highlighting the real issues at play.

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Interactive Ads: Reshaping Fan Engagement in Live Sports on CTV

This year's NewFronts signaled a paradigm shift in CTV advertising, focusing on interactive experiences. This holds particular promise for live sports, where viewer engagement is paramount. Gijsbert Pols, Ph.D., director of connected TV and new channels at Adjust, discusses the specific applications of hyper-contextualization in live sports advertising, and he explores potential challenges and solutions to jump into the exciting future of sports fan engagement within the ever-evolving CTV landscape.

Industry News

Nelonen Media implements Axinom DRM for content protection

Nelonen Media, a Finnish commercial broadcast company under the Sanoma Oy umbrella, has selected Axinom DRM to secure its extensive video content library.

Harmonic Leads Video Streaming and Broadcast Delivery Innovation at IBC2024

Harmonic’s Cloud and Software-Based Appliance Solutions Drive Revenue Growth, Better Viewing Experiences and Cost Savings

Next-Gen, Standards-Based Matrox Video Offerings at IBC2024 Support Evolving Media Workflows as Broadcasters Embrace IT and IP

Matrox Avio 2 IP ST 2110/IPMX-Based KVM System and Vion IP Video Gateway Enable Innovative Workflows in Control Room, Production, and Post-Production Environments

24i Focuses Innovation on Defining an Efficient Path to a Unified Media Delivery Platform at IBC 2024

24i Video Cloud Represents the Simplification of Complex Processes to Address Needs for Full Universe of Video Service Providers.

MainConcept Releases Officially Approved Dolby Digital Plus Pro Plugins for FFmpeg

MainConcept, the leading provider of video and audio codecs, has released its first officially authorized Dolby Digital Plus® Pro Plugins for FFmpeg to deliver high quality digital audio that enhances the viewing experience. The Dolby certified Encoder an

Magewell Expands Renowned USB Capture Product Family with New 4K/60fps Model

Plug-and-play USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro brings 4K HDMI signals at 60 frames per second into software over USB interface with outstanding ease and reliability

Eluvio Releases Next-Gen Content Fabric Casablanca now Available for Premium Live Streaming, PVOD, FAST, and Video Archive Monetization

Ultrafast, ultra-cost efficient, and secure content distribution for premium video Provides transformational premium streaming, monetization, and AI discovery for sports and entertainment companies New features include: Advanced AV including live, VoD,