December 2013
Magazine Features
CDNs Offer More Than a Quick Byte
09 Dec 2013
Nowadays, CDNs are jazzing up their menus with value-added services such as transcoding, content management, and monetization. Want fries with that?
Live Streaming With Mobile Devices: The BYOD Challenge
05 Dec 2013
Mobile video in the enterprise is taking off, bringing with it increased security risks and unforeseen content management problems.
Webcasting Without Worry
04 Dec 2013
Webcasting has gotten easier, but that doesn't mean it's stress-free. Here are some tips and tricks to take some of the worry out of your webcasting efforts.
The 2013 Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Winners
20 Nov 2013
The end users have spoken, and these are their go-to products and companies in 26 categories, announced at a ceremony at Streaming Media West
How Fullscreen Became a YouTube Giant (Almost) Overnight
03 Dec 2013
Just a few years back, Fullscreen was nothing more than an idea. Now, it's one of the biggest players on YouTube -- and it's still growing.
The Love Me Cat Show: A Hairless Cat Begs for Love
06 Dec 2013
A Big Bang Theory producer creates a celebrity-filled online series featuring a hairless cat, a drumming robot, a side-kick owl, and a laughing sheep.
YouTube Superstars: What's Their Next Move?
05 Dec 2013
YouTube is turning out niche megastars by the hundreds, but where do they go for a second act? Does mainstream entertainment have a place for them?
Optimizing Supply Chains for Online Video
09 Dec 2013
To understand data networks, think of the online video industry less as broadcasting and more as the transportation of goods.
The Netflix Way: Learning from Failure, Constantly Innovating
06 Dec 2013
When Blockbuster laughed at a partnership proposal from Netflix in 2000, it jumpstarted one of the most revolutionary companies of our time.
Authenticity Is Key for Educational and Training Videos
04 Dec 2013
What separates useful educational videos from laughably bad ones? To be successful, they first need to feel authentic to the audience.
Presenting the Ozer Paradox: Simple and Pricey Don't Go Together
03 Dec 2013
Expensive products have complicated interfaces and inflexible features, while free applications like Handbrake can be used by anyone.
Why MSOs Should Not Switch Directly From MPEG-2 to HEVC
02 Dec 2013
AVC is a mature and proven choice, while HEVC is still in its infancy. Dan Rayburn challenges the common wisdom on HEVC.
Review: Brightcove Video Cloud Live
12 Dec 2013
Brightcove customers should look to this new service for inexpensive real-time event transcoding, but several rough edges mar the experience.
Editor's Note
Who Says Print Is Dead? Streaming Media Ups its Print Schedule
02 Dec 2013
The leading voice of the online video community is increasing its print run from six to nine issues per year due to huge demand. Yes, there's a little irony here.