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Three Lessons from Streaming Media East to Apply to Your Digital Content Today

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

There were plenty of lessons to be learned from this year's Streaming Media East conference, held May 21-22, in New York City. Digital content creators of all stripes have plenty to learn from the video-focused crowd at SME, but a few key takeaways stood out above the rest.

Unicorn Media and Apptelic Limited Partner to Provide Monetized Video Solutions

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Unicorn Media, a provider of internet video solutions that allow publishers to dynamically serve video ads to IP-enabled devices, and Apptelic Ltd., a UK-based company that specialize in streaming video media app and player development, announced a partnership. The companies are working together to provide monetization and video solutions to media organizations by integrating Unicorn Media's patented Unicorn Once technology with Apptelic's video player for Windows platforms.

Brightcove Launches Video Cloud Live

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Brightcove Inc., a provider of cloud content services, announced Brightcove Video Cloud Live, a multi-bitrate live streaming module for the Video Cloud Studio that allows marketers and media companies to deliver high-quality, live video events across desktops, smartphones, tablets, and connected TVs. Within a familiar Video Cloud workflow, customers will be able to manage the entire lifecycle of a live video event, access real-time analytics, monetize live content with advertising, and seamlessly create video on demand assets from live events.

Social TV and the Soap Opera

Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Social TV is making headlines as broadcasters endeavor to monetize their audiences whose attention is now spread simultaneously across multiple platforms. It is now common knowledge that most TV viewers, while watching their favorite shows, are actively engaged in social media conversations about the shows. Broadcasters have largely seen this phenomenon as an opportunity to grow the audience of their TV programs and accompanying websites, thereby increasing the value of those properties. However many broadcasters have been seeking ways to harness their social media audiences to create new incremental revenue streams. This may sound futuristic but, in many ways, the emerging business model actually harkens back to the earliest days of broadcast media.

Pivotshare Announces Updates

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Pivotshare, a digital media startup, announced an update of its self-service online platform that allows anyone to sell their media directly to their audience. Filmmakers, comedians, speakers, and a host of other media producers may now offer their content on iOS and Android devices. The new platform also offers features such as the ability to buy videos as a download and the capacity for customers to tip or donate as a means of support.

Netflix Adds Over 2 Million Subscribers in First Quarter 2013, Announces Family Plan

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It wasn't long ago that pundits were predicting the fall of Netflix as other streaming options rose to prominence, but the company is now beating expectations thanks in part to its original content strategy. On April 22 the company reported its first quarter earnings, and surprised investors by reporting $1 billion in revenue and $.05 earnings per share. While the profits were less than expected, Netflix chalked it up to "extinguishment of debt"--and without that cost it would have beat the original expectations of $0.20 per share.

Digital Rapids Expands StreamZ Live Encoder

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Digital Rapids -- a provider of media transformation and workflow solutions for bringing video to wider audiences -- is unveiling powerful new models in the company's award-winning StreamZ Live family of live encoders. Building on the multi-format flexibility of the StreamZ Live series, the new additions include the StreamZ Live 4000EX for premium multiscreen applications; the StreamZ Live 6000EX for dedicated broadcast applications; and the StreamZ Live 8000EX for converged broadcast and multiscreen deployments.

New Mobile Video Editor for Android

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

WeVideo.com, introduced its new Android mobile video editing app which offers a cloud-based "iMovie-like" editing experience for Android phone owners who have the Jellybean OS. The app is available as a free download on the Google Play store.

Mirror Image Announces Availability of Audio Streaming Solution for Broadcasters

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mirror Image, a Dynamic Delivery Network (DDN) that enables global organizations to deliver content intelligently with customized targeting logic, announced the availability of its new Audio Streaming Solution. The service allows companies to broadcast high quality live audio streams anywhere in the world.

Engage Mobility to Launch Mobile Augmented Reality for Business

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Engage Mobility, Inc. has announced that it will bring an augmented reality mobile platform to market as early as June 2013. The Company has recently acquired the perpetual license rights to core AR technology and back end MCRM software and will integrate this technology into its proprietary digital video marketing platform and Dynamic Data delivery system to form the Engage Visual Engagement System for business.

Rdio Introduces Streaming Site Vdio

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Rdio, a music streaming, sharing, and discovery site, is previewing its next venture: Vdio, a new way to buy, rent, and share and TV shows with your friends, in real-time. Rdio Unlimited subscribers can get a special preview of Vdio. Read all about it on the Rdio Blog.

Five Things Web Publishers Need to Know About Mobile Webcasting

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The mobile marketplace continues to grow and with each new model of a smartphone or tablet, more and more people are not only looking for convenience, they are changing the way they digest content. This is not a new trend, but as the technology continues to progress and users become savvier, it is vital for content providers, like publishers, to not only accommodate, but also target these users.

Amazon Prime Instant Video Greenlights Zombieland Original Series Pilot

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Amazon Studios, the original movie and series production arm of Amazon.com, announced it will add cult classic Zombieland to the line-up of pilots already in production for Prime Instant Video. Zombieland , which is the seventh comedy pilot added to Amazon's pilot line-up, will be made available for free on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM UK.

Wochit Launches Platform for Ever-Fresh Video Production

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Wochit Inc. has launched its platform that seeks to provide web publishers with a constant supply of ever-fresh news video. Wochit produces videos practically in real-time, as stories break, combining large scale capabilities with quality results. Publishers gain easy access to these videos, including through partnerships that Wochit has entered with major distributors Grab Media, OneScreen and Rightster.

Taboola Raises $15 Million

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Taboola, a NY-based content-distribution and monetization platform, announced that it has completed a $15 Million Series D round of funding. The funding was led by Pitango VC with participation from existing investors Evergreen Venture Partners, WGI Group and Marker.