All VOD articles
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Industry TrendsCloud distribution: “Standard and specific” broadcast workflows starting to emerge
While the migration to cloud-based production has tended to the dominate the headlines, the admittedly slower and more nuanced emergence of cloud distribution should not be undervalued, writes David Davies.
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VideoThe future of linear: Innovation and ads
IBC2022: The future of linear spurs heated discussions amongst industry execs as streaming continues its incredible growth across the globe. How will linear and non-linear services co-exist in the future, what are the latest innovations (in tech, content) broadcasters put in place to stay relevant and fight for eyeballs, will ...
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NewsITV bolsters ‘compelling’ ITVX AVOD/SVOD platform
ITV’s new streaming service adds over 9,000 hours of content and inks deals with Anime Ltd and CBS Reality.
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Industry TrendsAnalysis: What the WarnerMedia and Discovery merger means for the media industry
Will the merger of WarnerMedia with Discovery give it the scale to compete globally? Kate Bulkely considers what impact it will have on the media landscape and how competitors will react.
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Industry TrendsLocal content hits home for SVODs
After years of cost squeezing, major efforts are underway to increase the volume and quality of content localisation.
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Thought LeadershipContent Everywhere means great complexity - unless we work together
As onboarding continues to be one of the biggest issues faced by those in the VOD supply chain, Rowan de Powerai, DPP CTO, highlights the organisation’s latest guidance on best practices for content supplier onboarding and why it’s recommended reading for both senders and receivers of VOD content.
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Industry TrendsTake your partners for the 5G revolution
ViacomCBS has detailed eight key areas where 5G technology is likely to see a significant impact across the entertainment supply chain and market. Michael Burns explores how the media giant first hopes to get the telcos to buy into its vision of the next stage of mass consumer engagement.
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Industry TrendsThe art of running a niche streaming service
How can niche OTT services attract and engage viewers in such a competitive streaming landscape? IBC365 talks to specialised SVODs History Hit and Alchemiya to find out.
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Industry TrendsOTT monetisation
The concept of a captive audience has assumed new meaning over the last 12 months as much of the world has experienced successive lockdowns. Whilst this was always likely to result in a significant increase in demand for streaming services, it has also prompted collaboration between service providers and vendors. ...
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Industry TrendsAnalysis: Inside Accedo’s acquisition of Hibox
News this week that the video experience pioneer Accedo is set to acquire Hibox, a provider of advanced TV solutions, will impact on their hundreds of media, telco and cable operator customers worldwide. Michael Burns looks at how the move has potential not just to give smaller customers top tier ...
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Industry TrendsAnalysis: Why Super Bowl LV saw a drop in viewers
Early analysis of the Super Bowl LV viewing figures paints a disappointing picture, with the continued effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, cable cord cutting and the surge in streaming services given as reasons for the 5.5% drop in viewers.
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Industry TrendsHow video became the radio star
The death of radio has been long predicted, but broadcasters have found brilliant new ways to boost audiences: video. James Pearce considers how radio stations use video across social media platforms.
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Industry Trends2020 in review: Did OTTs come out on top?
2020 was predicted to be the year of the OTT with new platform launches set to reignite the streaming wars. But did Coronavirus throw a spanner in the works?
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Industry Trends2020 in review: July to December
In the second part of our news roundup, covering July to December, IBC365 looks at how the industry came out of Covid lockdowns, some of the key diversity initiatives and the first ever IBC Showcase
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Industry TrendsBehind the Scenes: One Night In Miami
Editor Tariq Anwar and director Regina King deliver a masterclass in bringing a stage play set in a one motel room to screen
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WhitepaperApplicaster 2021 Predictions
2020 was a year of record highs and record lows in entertainment. McKinsey data showed that we “vaulted five years forward in consumer and business digital adoption in a matter of around eight weeks” in the early days of the Covid-19 lockdowns, and content streaming — along with Zoom calls ...
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WebinarStaying ahead of the curve: How three unique brands scaled their OTT growth in 2020
Watch this on demand webinar and learn from three unique OTT streaming services about how their business strategies over the last few months positioned them for explosive growth into 2021.
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Industry TrendsWhy Quibi pulled the plug
Quibi launched its shortform streaming service amid great fanfare in April this year, but just six months later founders Meg Whitman and Jeffrey Katzenberg have announced it is to close. So, what went wrong?
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Industry TrendsITV restructure to see tech investment and jobs shift to OTT
ITV has revealed plans for a major restructure. James Pearce digs into what that actually means for the British broadcaster.
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Industry TrendsStreaming vs Cinema: Cinema’s coronavirus crisis
Studios are delaying cinema release dates due to Covid-19, leaving the cinema industry on a precipice. But what impact will this crisis have on broadcasters and OTTs?
