Service monetisation remains a top priority for streaming platforms in 2025, as they continue to evolve their content and platform strategies. As always, Content Everywhere companies have plenty of insights into how streaming companies are and should be looking to drive revenue, and profitability, in the months to come.
January has only just come to an end, but we are already looking ahead to the next IBC, which takes place as usual at the Amsterdam RAI in September. In the meantime, Content Everywhere companies are polishing their crystal balls and making predictions about what might lie ahead for the video services and streaming industry in the next twelve months.
The call for technical papers is now open for the IBC2025 conference, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 12-15 September.
Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) and LTN have announced a partnership that will focus on live video production enhancements and expanded distribution across linear broadcast and streaming services in 2025.
Video streaming specialist Bitmovin said Kicker, a German digital sports publisher, has chosen the Bitmovin Player for Web to boost its video streaming capabilities and drive revenue growth.
TVU Networks announced the appointment of Mike Cronk as vice president of strategy.
Andy Beale, the former chief engineer and head of innovation at BT Sport, has joined media software specialist Ateliere Creative Technologies as business development director EMEA for Ateliere’s live production solutions.
XR Sports Alliance (XRSA) has announced its first cohort of members, including Deutsche Telekom, sports rights owner E1 Series and AR glasses manufacturer XREAL.
OTT specialist Quickplay has launched Quickplay Shorts, a new product that the company says creates and syndicates vertical short-form content from live and VoD long form video, and a social infinite vertical scroll front-end experience.
Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS), a division of Comcast that provides media and entertainment technology to advertisers, and omnichannel advertising specialist Mediaocean announced an expansion of their partnership that aims to provide a bi-directional integration between their platforms.
