July 31, 2024

Short Cuts

FAST Company: How to Compete in a Crowded FAST Landscape

As more premium content studios start taking FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) seriously, and the number of channels continues to grow, how can independent streamers compete with their more limited budgets and content offerings? Is it more than finding and focusing on a niche? Independent Streaming Alliance co-founders Floris Bauer from Gunpowder & Sky and Tim Ware from Crackle Connex discuss both their individual and collective strategies for surviving, thriving, and monetizing with Streaming Made Easy's Marion Ranchet in this clip from Streaming Media NYC.

The Producer's View

Streaming Is Easy, Until It’s Not

When it comes to electronics, it's easy to look at advertised features and believe that tech will provide everything you need. But no matter how powerful and integrated it is—perhaps even because of how integrated and powerful it is—you need professionals to run it to ensure you look your best. Streaming may seem easy, but as with any business role, only expertise will make it look easy, even when it's not.

Blog

To Share or Not to Share: Debates and New Approaches on Data Sharing for AI Training

Jose Puga, CEO, Imaginario, outlines the current debates and new approaches on data sharing for AI training, including the risks of sharing data, the main advantages of enabling AI, types of training data, fair use, and more.