January 29, 2014

Online Video News

Netflix Considering New Price Plans for Streaming

The SVOD leader might add plans for SD and HD content, but says current subscribers will be grandfathered to their existing options.

AllDigital CMS Gains Iris.TV Video Recommendations

The combined system is designed to create a TV-like experience, increasing viewing time as well as targeted video ad delivery.

Verizon Buying OnCue TV Unit from Intel

For a price estimated to be between $300 and $500 million, Verizon will gain intellectual property and 350 workers. But will it have better luck than Intel?

Featured Articles

HEVC Innovation Has Been Fast, But Evolution Will Be Slow

Elemental says HEVC gains now approach 50 percent for high-definition content, but the codec's rollout and growth will take a decade.

How to Choose a Cloud Encoder

Why encode video in the cloud, and what types of encoding services should companies consider? This presentation has all the answers.

Hulu: All Our Google Chromecast Streaming Uses MPEG-DASH

DASH is in place today, Hulu says; HEVC will need to wait until there's hardware support on mobile devices to prevent battery drain.

Industry News

Electus & CollegeHumor Media Team Up To Form Electus Digital

Sam Reich Named President of Big Breakfast, Electus Digital's New Production Company

The Recording Academy Taps Akamai and AEG Digital Media to Stream Grammy Live Events

Companies to Deliver Live and On-Demand Video Before, During and After the 56th Annual Grammy Awards

Landmark Year for Conviva Sees Global Expansion in Big Data Enhancing Ability to Control Viewer Experience

Conviva’s Intelligent Control Platform Processes More than 45 Billion Streams in 2013