January 26, 2015

Online Video News

Encoding.com Report Offers Insights on Codecs, Formats, and Configurations

In its first report detailing which formats and codecs customers are producing, HLS and H.264 lead the way, and less than 5% of its customers are encoding 4K.

Vimeo and Maker Studios Partner on Paid Distribution Deal

YouTube stars are branching out from YouTube, looking for new sources of revenues. Vimeo provides a home for exclusives.

Vidyard Raises $18M in Series B Funding for Video Marketing

The company will use funds to expand its marketing and sales product offerings. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round.

Featured Articles

Commentary: It's Time to Modernize the Communications Act

The original Communictions Act never foresaw the convergence of content, communication, and connectivity in the internet. The time has come to update it so that it encourages competition and innovation in today's world.

A New CEO Brings Big Product Changes to Sorenson Media

The encoding company's new CEO, Marcus Liassides, has been moving quickly, reorganizing the product lineup for today's broadcasters.

Yahoo Attacks Problems of Scale and Bandwidth for Live Streaming

With its high-profile Live 365 concert series and other major entertainment events, Yahoo has become an expert in streaming live video to large audiences.

The Challenge of Mobile Video: Big Returns for Small Screens

The technology barriers are almost gone, and mobile video is growing faster than desktop. So when will mobile video delivery finally be profitable?

Industry News

Vimeo Launches VOD Publisher Network

Launch Partners Include The Atlantic, CBS Interactive Media Group and TEN: The Enthusiast Network

TV Everywhere Leader Anvato Gains Momentum with Deployments at Three Additional US Broadcast Groups

Fort Myers Broadcasting Company, Heartland Media and Hubbard Broadcasting choose Anvato Media Content Platform (MCP)

Metus INGEST Now With Apple ProRes 422 Support