Spring 2018 -- Industry Sourcebook
Magazine Features
The State of Media and Entertainment 2018
Jake Ward //
09 Mar 2018
Netflix and Amazon sit atop the cord-cutting throne. Do Disney, Apple, or any other challengers have what it takes to compete?
The State of Corporate Video 2018
Jake Ward //
12 Mar 2018
Even though video is thriving behind the firewall and companies are finding new ways to succeed with streamed content, signs point to rocky waters ahead for online video platforms.
The State of Video Advertising 2018
Adrian Pennington //
16 Mar 2018
The power and reach of digital video advertising is on the rise, but solving challenges with cross-media measurement and quality metrics top the agenda for the coming year.
The State of Video and AI 2018
Nadine Krefetz //
15 Mar 2018
The machines aren't taking over; they're just helping video publishers achieve their goals more efficiently and effectively.
The State of Mobile Video 2018
Adrian Pennington //
13 Mar 2018
Vodafone and Liberty play chess over a megamerger, 5G hunts for business, and AR makes ground over VR. Small devices will make big moves in the year ahead.
The State of Live Video 2018
Adrian Pennington //
14 Mar 2018
Live keeps pay TV in the game; piracy and scalability issues dog streaming; remote production comes of age; and the battle over sports rights has barely begun.
Buyers' Guide to Content- and Context-Aware Encoding 2018
Timothy Fore-Siglin //
23 Feb 2018
A new generation of encoders looks at the context of content to deliver better video playback and higher efficiency. Here's what publishers need to know about CAE.
Buyers' Guide to Per-Title Encoding 2018
Jan Ozer //
08 Mar 2018
If you're not already using per-title encoding, it's time. Here's a guide to choosing the tool that's best for you.
Buyers' Guide to Live Encoders 2018
Jan Ozer //
08 Mar 2018
While nearly any encoder can connect to any streaming service, some encoders make it easier than others. Here's how to choose the right tool for the job.
How to Live Stream to Multiple Destinations
Jan Ozer //
16 Mar 2018
Reaching multiple viewing platforms with a single live video stream used to be impossible, but not anymore. Here's how to do it with Switchboard Cloud.
How to Create a Live HLS Feed With HEVC
Jan Ozer //
20 Mar 2018
It's not easy, but it can be done, as long as you have the right tool and know the tricks. Here are eight steps to success using Softvelum Nimble Streamer.