Video Trends Vlog Episode 3: Go-To-Market Strategy
2019 is proving to be another huge year for the industry, as some of the biggest entertainment brands are poised to launch new streaming and on-demand destinations of their own. Where business models used to be split up more clearly between subscriber-based approaches,...
What is Media Technology Lifecycle Management?
I recently presented a paper introducing Media Technology Lifecycle Management (MTLM) , but what does it really mean? Theoretically speaking, MTLM is a simple and effective approach for organizations to help keep operations on a path of continuous improvement and growth. It’s our...
VOD Syndication: an updated definition
A modern VOD syndication workflow solves two complex content delivery questions: 1) who should receive it? 2) how are you monetizing it? Based on the destination for each VOD asset and the content provider’s business model, the VOD workflow must adjust to best...
From "Out-of-the-Box" to "Off-the-Shelf"
The competitive landscape of the video industry is barely recognizable from what was ten years ago; but the partnership landscape has undergone its own radical transformation. “Partner” implies a deeper B2B connection than a mere “vendor,” which now feels more like a purely...
The TV Futures Report
Business Model Innovation In A Multi-Platform World It’s been ten years since Google acquired YouTube, Netflix launched a new streaming video service, and Apple launched its first iPhone. Fueled by the proliferation of high-quality connected devices and constant improvements to video delivery, the...
VOD Advertising: Looking Past the Upfronts
With VOD programming continuing to rise as a percentage of overall viewing, it’s a good time to take a look at the ways in which providers are offering multiple ways to monetize it – and the challenge in trying to truly understand how...
The Multiscreen Opportunity
Over-the-top (OTT) video is growing, with consumers taking advantage of a wide range of content and service choices, often from multiple providers. For traditional content providers and media companies, multiscreen video represents a massive opportunity to not only complement existing services but also...
The Evolution of Tune-In Campaigns
It was a lot easier to get viewers excited about “tuning in” to a new program when the living room was the only place to watch it. Back then, the lack of choice made it a lot easier for consumers, too; but we...
Planning for the Future of Media Delivery
Can a content provider or programmer really "future-proof" its delivery model? Asking the question internally isn’t so much about polishing your crystal ball, but about defining your priorities as an organization.
Seeing the (Media Technology) Forest Through the Trees
It’s challenging to see the forest through the trees when new trees pop up to disrupt the view. New media technologies, delivery mechanisms, and business models emerge at such a frequent pace that organizations can find themselves taking focus away from their core...
Advertising: Seamless Transitions
The best way to manage big change is to eliminate concerns before they become problems. Even the most positive, well-researched changes can trigger fears, regardless of how “change-savvy” your business is. The human animal is hard-wired to meet any major upheaval with a...