The media world is transforming fast. Broadcasters are rethinking how they produce, manage, and deliver content to bring their most valuable assets to the widest audience. Reaching viewers with tailored live news and sports experiences across multiple platforms has never been as important — or as challenging.
Evergent – The streaming superstore: how streamers can deliver better subscriptions in the age of consumer choice
The streaming industry has entered a new phase. Subscriber growth is hard to sustain and effective global expansion is more complex than ever. In an era of market saturation, subscription fatigue, and tightening consumer budgets, streaming providers need to rethink how they acquire, retain, and monetize their subscribers. Today, streaming success isn’t just about adding new customers – it’s about selling smarter, more flexible subscriptions that align with evolving consumer behaviors.
Cerberus Tech – Orchestrating Live IP video delivery: reducing complexity to enable highly scalable workflows
The shift toward live IP video delivery has unlocked new possibilities for broadcasters, content providers, and production teams. This transition is enabling greater flexibility in content distribution by supporting delivery of high-quality video across multiple platforms with lower latency, improved scalability, and reduced infrastructure costs. However, with greater flexibility has come greater complexity.
Broadpeak – Sustainable strategies to optimize streaming and maximize revenue
As the competition for audience share intensifies and high-scale live event streaming grows at an unprecedented pace, broadcasters and streaming platforms face mounting pressures to balance infrastructure investment with profitability. According to AppLogic Network’s 2025 Global Internet Phenomena Report, video traffic continues to represent the largest application category by volume, with users downloading an average 5.63GB per day and the top 10 traffic days in 2024 all coinciding with a live streaming sporting event. Live streaming is pushing networks to their limits while driving intense energy consumption requirements.
VisualOn – Enhancing viewer experience and streamlining operations: how VisualOn Native+ Players help service providers deliver high-quality streaming efficiently
As streaming video continues to surpass broadcast and cable TV to become the mainstream media choice, OTT service providers are facing an increasingly competitive landscape. To succeed, providing an exceptional user experience is crucial for retaining customers and reducing churn. The media player on the wide range of client devices plays a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless, high-quality experience. However, service providers face several challenges when it comes to media players.
Tiledmedia – The recipe for a future-proof OTT video player
Today’s consumer has an insatiable hunger for video content at any time, which has created a vast streaming media ecosystem. To serve enough ‘bread and games’ to the masses, OTT service providers have no choice but to cover many platforms, such as iOS, Android, web, set-top boxes, TV dongles and smart TVs. This buffet of platforms has been the cause of many headaches for OTT service providers integrating a video player into their application.
LTN – Harnessing the power of IP video distribution to drive cost efficiency and ROI
The media industry is changing rapidly. Fierce competition is fueled by the entry of big tech companies and digital platforms, as well as the decline of traditional linear television viewing. It’s never been more important for Tier 1 media companies to remain laser-focused on delivering more customized content globally and increasing ROI while staying on budget. Content providers need to reassess their operational models and leverage scalable, cost-efficient video distribution solutions to overcome these challenges and maintain their competitive edge.
Knox Media Hub – A fast(er) road to FAST?
The “Streaming Wars” is on everybody’s lips and 2024 has brought together all in agreement: with the SVOD churn now a reality, content providers are turning to FAST and AVOD to diversify channels and revenues (recommended Kantar’s extensive research).
Brightcove – UK media makeover: new opportunities for local broadcasters
In recent years, media consumption in the UK has seen a drastic transformation. Streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon and Apple have increasingly dominated the scene, leading to shifts away from traditional broadcast viewing. Ofcom’s Media Nations report highlights that streaming has become a primary mode of content consumption for many, with more than 80% of UK households now having access to at least one streaming service.
LTN – Looking beyond satellite and fiber: why it’s time to transition to IP
In the pre-streaming age, video delivery and consumption were simpler. Feeds consisted of fixed content transmitted from a single source to a broad audience via cable or broadcast networks, and there was little room for targeted segmentation. Fast forward to today, and audiences are scattered across multiple streaming platforms, channels, and devices. This has meant that media companies face the challenge of creating diverse experiences that capture their attention while also tailoring content to deepen engagement — all while maximizing profitability.