VOD refers to Video On Demand streaming. It is similar to a library as users can access a video whenever they want. VOD streaming differs from live video streaming as videos are pre-recorded and stored on servers. VOD streaming platform allows consumers to access videos on-demand. Usually, VOD streaming services are not free, they use different VOD monetization models. Popular VOD streaming platforms are Disney+, Hulu, and Netflix.
Many companies struggle with video content delivery. How do you reduce costs, improve performance, and optimize your network so that you can maintain a high quality of service (QOS) for your end users? There are several products in the market that allow you to build your own local CDN (content Read more…
More and more viewers cut the cable cord and switch to video-on-demand (VOD) platforms which have become more than just movie-streaming services. Online learning, fitness training, specialized events, DIY workshops – basically anything can be found on VOD platforms. Businesses from various industries monetize their content libraries. Yoga and fitness Read more…
One of the first and perhaps most important decisions to make when launching an OTT platform is choosing a monetization strategy. With multiple monetization models available today – ad-supported, subscription-based, or transactional/pay-per-view – understanding which model is the right fit will help drive your content strategy as well as your overall Read more…
Video streaming, whether it’s free, ad-supported, or subscriber-based, is a growing market. According to Digital TV Research, global media revenue from OTT is expected to reach $224 billion in 2027. While SVOD revenues will climb to a whopping $136 billion, AVOD revenues are set to reach $70 billion by 2027. Read more…
Online video streaming platforms such as Netflix are a dream of many businesses today – the monetization is too enticing to ignore. Streaming is popular among people of different ages, nationalities, interests, etc. However, building one from scratch can be rather challenging as there are many things to think about. Read more…
Table of Contents If you are considering launching an ad-supported OTT platform, you need to consider many factors to be successful. Considerations include OTT content costs, marketing costs to gain an audience, and operational costs so that at the end of the day you are profitable. Content Costs! Whether the Read more…
Table of Contents OTT operational costs are typically broken down into middleware fees, app fees, storage costs, DRM fees and, most importantly, CDN fees. CDN fees are going to be the biggest line item for OTT operators. Like most services, the more you use, the lower the cost per unit. Read more…
Table of Contents Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Amazon Prime – four of the most popular OTT services have now become household names. Over the last decade, the media industry has been forced into a transition. With people demanding better, personalized content that’s easily accessible for lower charges, media houses realized the Read more…