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June 13, 2018

Online Video News

38% of U.S. Households Have 2 or More OTT Subscriptions

Households with 3 or more OTT subscriptions are the fastest growing category, reveals Parks Associates research, as streaming becomes mainstream.

Facebook Launches Live Gaming Video Hub and Creator Resources

On FB.gg, gaming video creators can grow a fanbase and profit from virtual gifts, while fans can discover live and on-demand video based on their interests.

Amazon Buys Rights to 20 Premier League Matches for 3 Seasons

Look for Amazon Prime to see a lot of interest in free 30-day trials in December, as it offers Premier League streaming exclusively to members.

Featured Articles

4K Webcast Workflow: Acquisition to Delivery

Unsure where to start with 4K video? Read this for expert advice on the entire ultra-high definition video workflow, from video camera selection to encoding considerations.

Herman Miller Saves Big Money on Travel Thanks to Online Video

Learn how the upmarket furniture maker stopped paying a fortune to fly salespeople and associates to its Michigan office, and created a video-based system that educates better than in-person meetings.

Short Cuts

Video: How to Humanize the Video Conferencing Experience

Airbnb Senior Producer Steven McNellie discusses video conferencing and webinar best practices in this clip from Streaming Media East 2018.

Video: The Three Keys to Reducing Churn

Streaming Video Alliance Executive Director Jason Thibeault describes three simple rules to follow to retain subscribers without resorting to gimmicks in this clip from his presentation at Streaming Media East 2018.

The Industry

Netflix Uses Data to Drive Creativity, and It Terrifies Hollywood

The leading SVOD has become the first global network, and detractors accuse it of making creative decisions based on algorithms. It doesn't, but here's the real reason it's winning.

Industry News

Amagi Powers Linear Channel Launch for TYT Network on YouTube TV

TYT Network joins Amagi’s growing clientele for its innovative cloud-managed broadcast services