January 13, 2021

Online Video News

TikTok, YouTube Challenge OTT, According to Hub

During the pandemic, young consumers are watching nearly as much online video content as TV shows and movies

Gracenote Powers New Live Sports Experiences for Smart TV and Auto Platforms

Turnkey solution helps consumer electronics and auto manufacturers engage sports fans pre-, during, and post-game

Sony Is All Ears at Virtual CES

Sony showcased its 360 virtual mixing environment and 360 Reality Audio Services at its CES 2021 showcase

Featured Articles

The Algorithm Series: Digital Rights Management (DRM)

The math behind the magic of protecting live and on-demand streaming video content

How Does VVC Measure Up Right Now?

VVC today can be both useful and usable; let's hope that VVC IP owners can formulate a royalty policy that delivers the same.

Short Cuts

How the Pandemic Will Change Media

Hub Entertainment Research's Jon Giegengack reports survey findings on how media, TV, and OTT consumption and cord-cutting trends have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic in this clip from Streaming Media West Connect.

How Can Roku Help OTT Content Providers Succeed?

Roku's Mike Gamboa discusses how Roku works with its content partners--both SVOD and AVOD channels--to improve discovery and help them monetize their content.

Industry News

Firstlight Media, SSIMWAVE Partner for Video Quality Optimization

Collaboration enables multi-point monitoring and management of OTT video

adidas Runtastic Selects IPV to Support its Studio Video Team's Move to Hybrid Working

Curator by IPV enables adidas Runtastic to intelligently manage, edit and monetize the video output from its new in-house studio, from anywhere in the world.

MediaFirst TV Platform advances end-to-end optimized operations and best-in-class consumer experiences across all devices

MediaKind, a global change leader in media technology and services, announces significant developments to its cloud-native, end-to-end MediaFirst TV Platform.