December 13, 2017

Online Video News

NFL and Verizon Expand Live Streaming Agreement Starting in '18

Verizon will stream live NFL games to more destinations, including Yahoo Sports, but will no longer have a mobile exclusive.

Google and Amazon Fight Removes Streaming Access From Echo Show

In a retaliatory move sure to upset viewers, Google is halting YouTube Streaming to Echo Show and Fire TV devices.

YouTube Will Grow Video Moderation Team to Over 10,000 in 2018

The leading video destination was plagued by multiple content scandals this year. Will an increase in moderation assuage advertisers?

Featured Articles

How to Choose and Use Objective Video Quality Benchmarks

If you're not using a video quality measurement tool, you're behind the curve. Here's a look at the most popular tools and how they work.

Webinar: Harnessing AI to Unlock the Potential of Your Video

AI, machine learning, and neural networks are no longer the sci-fi dreams of tomorrow. They're here today, and IBM Watson is leading the way. Learn more about how it works in our webinar Thursday, December 14.AI

Short Cuts

Video: Choose a Social Media Network That Aligns With Your Streaming Content

Wowza's Tim Dougherty explains the importance of developing and adhering to a sound content strategy when syndicating streaming content to multiple social media platforms.

Video: Will AV1 Eclipse HEVC?

Mozilla's Timothy Terriberry, Brightcove's David Sayed, and Twitch's Tarek Amara debate the future of streaming codecs at Streaming Media West 2017.

The Producer's View

Divideon Creates xvc, an HEVC Codec With Reasonable Pricing

The surprise royalty payments on HEVC have some publishers looking for alternatives. Learn how one company created a better codec price plan.

Industry News

T Group Productions Acquires Digital House Big Boots Studios, Launches Digital Studio TGM

Nielsen Launches New Performance Testing Solution for Mobile Video

New offering provides clear understanding of network performance impacting consumer experiences with IP-based video delivery