Spring 2014
Magazine Features
Content Is King With Online Video, But it's Not the Only King
Eric Schumacher-Rasmussen //
14 Mar 2014
In 2014, content's monarchy is over. It now shares the crown with technology and the audience, each essential elements for building an online video platform.
Broadcasters Need to Bring Their A Game to Online Video
Joel Unickow //
14 Mar 2014
There are a lot of content choices around, and yesterday's leftovers aren't going to cut it. Make the good stuff available at a good price.
The State of Media and Entertainment Video 2014
Jake Ward //
21 Feb 2014
Changes in the BBC's iPlayer, the growth of YouView, and the transformation of Twitter all offer a glimpse into the issues facing content providers throughout Europe.
The State of OTT Services 2014
Adrian Pennington //
24 Feb 2014
2013 saw OTT video services extend the overall market for pay TV, a definite shift to networked PVR, and a rapid move toward HbbTV.
A Buyer’s Guide to Live Encoders
Jan Ozer //
20 Mar 2014
Considering producing a live event? Read this to learn the different live encoder categories, as well as the features to look for before buying.
A Buyer’s Guide to Cloud Encoders
Jan Ozer //
27 Mar 2014
Here's what you need to know before you take your encoding to the cloud. (Hint: It's not about video quality.)
A Buyer’s Guide to Multiformat Media Servers
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
28 Mar 2014
4K and DASH muddy the waters, but the need for servers that can deliver multiple formats and handle closed captioning and ad insertion has never been clearer.
A Buyer’s Guide to Backhaul
Dom Robinson //
27 Mar 2014
Whether you call it backhaul or contribution feed, getting a signal to a studio or CDN is a key step in the streaming delivery chain. Here's a look at the options.
A Buyer’s Guide to Content Delivery Networks
Dom Robinson //
27 Mar 2014
CDNs aren't what they used to be. Here's what you need to know as you select one (or more) to deliver your content.
How to Make the Move to HEVC
Jan Ozer //
27 Mar 2014
It's still early in the game, but here's everything you need to know about moving to the next-generation video codec.
How to Choose and Implement a Webcasting Solution
Jan Ozer //
27 Mar 2014
So you need to start webcasting—should you choose a webcast platform, a live streaming service provider, or a conferencing solution?