Archives for Sydney Roy (Whalen)

Sydney works for Wowza as a content writer and Marketing Communications Specialist, leveraging roughly a decade of experience in copywriting, technical writing, and content development. When observed in the wild, she can be found gaming, reading, hiking, parenting, overspending at the Renaissance Festival, and leaving coffee cups around the house.

What is AVOD (Advertising-Based Video on Demand) and Why Use It? (Update)

December 12, 2024

AVOD, short for Advertising-based Video on Demand, is transforming how you access video content, making it easier and more cost-effective for publishers and consumers alike. This model integrates advertisements into your viewing experience, appearing before,…

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Video for Transportation: Exploring Recent Use Cases

November 25, 2024

Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD), the organization in charge of mass transit across the Greater Denver Area, has started exploring new applications of video in their trains and buses. Collectively called the “live look-in” system,…

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Netflix’s Tyson-Paul Live Stream: What Actually Went Wrong?

November 19, 2024

Millions of Americans tuned in last Friday night to watch boxing legend Mike Tyson square off against Jake Paul on Netflix. It promised to be an exciting night for all, Netflix included – who was…

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5 Essential Insights From 2024 Frost & Sullivan Radar Report

November 5, 2024

Netflix’s Kaos Season One premiered August 29th of this year and was cancelled less than two months later despite a positive reception. While no official reason has been given, speculation suggests that low initial viewership…

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What Wowza Brings to the Sports Streaming Table: An Interview with SVG

October 21, 2024

Gothia Cup, the world’s largest youth football (soccer for us Americans) tournament, livestreams all of their games with cameras designed to track movement on the field. And we’re not just talking about a few games…

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8 Methods for Sports Streaming Monetization

October 18, 2024

Maybe you’re a budding sports streaming platform looking to break into the market. Maybe you’re just hoping to drum up interest, fans, and funds for your niche sporting event or team. In either case, it’s…

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Top Concerns for Sports Streaming Organizations: An Interview with SVG

October 10, 2024

Wowza believes that innovation goes hand in hand with collaboration and community. Just look at the technical partnerships we touted at this year’s IBC or our placement on Frost’s latest radar as a top three…

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Your Ultimate Transcoding Glossary

September 27, 2024

Transcoding is an essential part of any video streaming workflow, but the transcoding process is also rife with terminology, some of it easily confused. Consider this your one-stop shop for all your transcoding knowledge. Start…

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Frame Rate: Beginner’s Guide for Live Streaming (Update)

September 25, 2024

Whether talking about bitrate, frame rate, or pixels, there’s a myth among streamers that more is better. However, that’s not always the case. The right frame rate for your video depends on your video’s content…

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From Edison to ESPN: Is OTT the Future of Sports Broadcasting?

September 19, 2024

In 1894, James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney competed in a boxing match in West Orange, New Jersey. This was certainly not the first nor last boxing match held in the United States, so what…

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4 Things to Look for in an OTT Sports Streaming Platform Provider

August 23, 2024

Choosing the right OTT sports streaming platform provider is crucial for broadcasters who want to deliver high-quality live sporting events to their audience. With the increasing demand for OTT streaming, it’s essential to select a…

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3 Key Technologies that Support Audience Growth

August 16, 2024

Your company is implementing a new webinar program, and you’ve been instructed to develop strategies for audience growth. When you picture what this might entail, what comes to mind? If you’re working with a marketing…

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