Shobana Radhakrishnan talks about the experience building Google TV, bringing a personalized experience on TV for global audiences, expanding that across first-party and third-party device TV ecosystems, as well as mobile devices. She will share some exciting media and ecosystem trends to watch for; the new and interesting ways users are leaning in with TV as a hub in the connected device ecosystem that we'd never even predicted; and how services and device manufacturers can join this fast-paced, constantly evolving ecosystem.

Remember when your codec decision was simple? Longing for the days when H.264 ruled the world? Confused by a codec landscape that’s getting more crowded, not less? Is that what’s bothering you, bub? Well, we’re here to provide some clarity and help you assess which codecs make the most sense for which markets, which ones you can safely do without, and which you ignore at your peril.

They’ve been two of the biggest buzz phrases for half a decade, but edge delivery and edge compute have finally come of age. If you’re not considering edge delivery for your OTT service, you’re missing the boat—and so are your viewers. This panel examines how the edge can improve quality of service and impact your bottom line.

The robots haven’t taken over yet, but more and more aspects of the OTT workflow can use automated processes that leverage AI and machine learning to both reduce costs and increase efficiency. Processes such as encoding, packaging and many others can benefit from AI and ML, and in this panel you'll find out how to use both to improve your workflow and your bottom line.

Industry leaders discuss and present the latest cutting-edge solutions and strategies that will help you maximize efficiencies and minimize costs in your streaming video workflow.

With the proliferation of streaming services, and the subscription fatigue that goes along with it, video service providers have a huge opportunity to aggregate these content choices and create an optimized experience for viewers. At the same time, it presents a significant revenue opportunity for providers if they can generate multidimensional tags across content services, collect the right data, and leverage AI techniques to keep viewers watching. Listen in to see what the first-mover super aggregators are getting right today.

AI is revolutionizing the world of streaming by providing data-driven choices for content discovery, video indexing, thumbnail recommendations, and more. Join this fireside chat to discover how streaming services can use AI to gain insights into their audience behavior, prevent churn, and attract new subscribers.

Streaming Media editor Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen sits down with Jason Press, EVP, Direct-to-Consumer Engineering and Program Management at WarnerMedia, to discuss the global growth of HBO Max, its expansion to include an AVOD tier, and what the future holds for the wider D2C market.

OTT’s hottest new monetization strategy is CTV. It’s got everything: better reach, increased engagement, improved attribution, and unparalleled targeting. We examine how brands and OTT services can work hand-in-hand to provide the best viewing experience for consumers while delivering the most bang for the buck for advertisers.

Short answer: Not everybody. But if you’re delivering any sort of live video, latency is likely near the top of your list of concerns. Depending on your use case, you might be satisfied with a couple of seconds, or you might need sub-1-second latency to make interactive, “real-time” video experiences work. This panel breaks down the latency challenge into its component pieces, shedding light not only on how low you need to go, but also on the technologies that can get you there.

From Boston to Seattle, ATSC 3.0 stations are transmitting in nearly 40 markets across the United States, with deployments set to launch in nine additional markets in the next few months. Ultimately, coverage will reach 75% of the viewing public. The combination over-the-air/IP service promises the best of both worlds, but how many people are really watching? What are the hurdles to adoption, and what are the plans to overcome them? Most important, what does it mean to you? Our panel addresses all those questions and more.

These days, streaming live events is easy. Delivering live events at scale is hard. Really hard. From the production team on the ground to distribution in the cloud and at the edge, pulling off a successful tentpole live event is a Herculean task, one where failure isn’t an option. We talk to leaders in the live-event streaming field about their strategies and successes, as well as how to avoid common mistakes.

Industry leaders discuss and present the latest cutting-edge solutions and strategies that will help you maximize efficiencies and minimize costs in your streaming video workflow.

As the number of SVOD and other subscription services kept growing, we knew that sooner or later, the bill would come due. Consumers have begun to scale back on the number of subscription services they’re willing to pay for and are taking advantage of the ability to bounce from service to service as compelling content comes and goes. And with more and more AVOD and FAST services at their fingertips, they don’t even have to pay to get some of that content. So how can subscription services acquire new customers and keep existing ones?

We’ve all heard the hype, and by now, most of us have 5G phones and access to 5G networks, at least some of the time. And you know what? Most of the time, we as consumers don’t really notice any difference. But when it comes to production and delivery of live video, 5G is having a real impact. And in certain applications—in-stadium experiences, gambling, and gaming—the benefits of 5G are huge. Our panelists separate the hype from the reality and help you see how and why 5G matters to the streaming video industry.

Free ad-supported TV (FAST) has taken off in the United States, where audiences are used to sitting through commercials. But what about in other markets, where top-shelf content often comes without ad breaks? It turns out that it’s taking hold everywhere, especially in EMEA, APAC, and Latin America. We bring together experts from around the world to talk about the differences among international markets and FAST’s prospects beyond the U.S.

The Network Device Interface (NDI) and Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocols are revolutionizing how video gets produced and transmitted. And though they are sometimes pitted against each other, it’s really an apples-to-oranges comparison, and producers need to understand the differences to choose which solution is best for which application. We talk about the pros and cons of each, and why it’s not an either/or proposition.

In the past 2 years, we’ve seen a sea change in the way live events are produced and streamed. Not only are teams of producers and engineers working remotely, but more and more production workflow functions are themselves becoming decentralized. This panel brings together live-event producers on the cutting edge to offer their insights and tips on how to take advantage of everything the cloud has to offer for your productions.

Industry leaders discuss and present the latest cutting-edge solutions and strategies that will help you maximize efficiencies and minimize costs in your streaming video workflow.

Trade shows and conferences are making a comeback, along with concerts, theater, and sporting events, but it’s clear that they’re not going to be the same as they were before COVID changed everything. And, no matter how many people attend in person, it’s become clear that there will always be people who want to be there but can’t or won’t. So how can event producers create experiences that satisfy audiences both “in the room” and at home? When should you go fully virtual, and when does a hybrid approach make sense?

Whether they’re defined by the type of content—science fiction, horror, romance—or the type of audience, niche services are the long tail of the OTT universe. But just because their audiences are limited doesn’t mean their revenue opportunities are. Partnerships with aggregators and “mainstream” services offer pathways to bigger viewership numbers, and innovative marketing approaches can turn small services into big successes. Join us as we talk about how.

Everyone wants to be sure their streaming is delivered optimally, because incremental costs kill budgets and frustrate executives. From customer data for growing revenue to process-based data for monitoring, we’ll discuss the most important metrics and how to get there with real-time analytics to make sure you’re measuring what matters.

It’s all about the cloud today, right? Not so fast. As with so many other choices facing service providers and engineers, the answer to “Should we move to the cloud?” is, “It depends.” This panel looks at the questions you need to ask yourself to decide whether or not it makes sense to move some or all of your workflows to the cloud, keep them on-prem, or take a hybrid approach.

Industry leaders discuss and present the latest cutting-edge solutions and strategies that will help you maximize efficiencies and minimize costs in your streaming video workflow.

The streaming gear market is exploding! But how do you figure out which tools are right for you? This interactive workshop gives attendees an opportunity to see some of the latest and greatest streaming tools, with an emphasis on scalability, flexibility, reliability, and ease of use. We’ll have a hands-on up close look at remote and studio gear for production teams of any size—even if it’s a one-person show. Bring your questions and prepare to be blown away by this free, interactive workshop. Register today—seats are limited! As an added bonus, we'll be giving away FREE GEAR; attend for your chance to win

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Resi provides multi-platform online and site-to-site video streaming with unprecedented quality and reliability. Through the patented Resilient Streaming Protocol, 100% content transmission is possible even through complete internet disruptions. Learn more about Resi's platforms and why Resi was voted the top Live Streaming Platform in the 2021 Streaming Media Readers' Choice Awards. Attend for your chance to win a Resi RAY encoder + 6 months of Starter Lite Plan.

Join Tyler Riddle, Live Streaming Product Manager at Teradek, and Gary Cruz, Founder of Amaze Studios, as they discuss premium A/V transmission using the Spark 4K. Learn how to go from cable-cluttered to wide-range wireless with the video system that transmits high quality 4K HDR video and audio to your desired HDMI destination – up to 500 feet, with zero-delay, for any A/V workflow. Attend for your chance to win your very own Spark 4K Wireless Video Transmitter & Receiver set 

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