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nScreenNoise - FAST market expansion = viewer confusion

The options to watch streamed linear TV channels keep expanding for viewers. But more choice just means more confusion as consumers lack the tools to figure out which service is best for them.

nScreenNoise - Why 23-year-old Videon took their first round of funding

Videon has been innovating video technologies for 23 years. So, why would such an established company take its first round of financing now? It’s all about the opportunity for edge encoding and live streaming.

nScreenNoise – Smart TV support a must-have for Internet TV providers

Smart TVs are now the most popular way to stream to the television in the US. Internet TV providers can even be successful supporting them and not Roku and Fire TV.

nScreenNoise – Getting the moviemakers experience at home

Motion blurring and judder are spoiling the home movie experience, and UHD, HDR, and TV Filmmaker mode can make things worse. Richard Miller, EVP of Technology at Pixelworks, explains what’s going on and how to fix it.

Inside the Stream - podcast has moved

The Inside the Stream podcast from nScreenMedia and VideoNuze has moved to https://insidethestream.podbean.com/. You can also find it through your trusty podcast manager. Just search on insidethestream.

nScreenNoise – Driving live engagement with dynamic guide images

Most people head to the service guide to find what to watch next. Of those, 70% say that the graphics are very influential in whether they decide to watch a show or not. All too often, what they see is a stock image that doesn’t reflect the particular episode on that day. Media Distillery wants to change that with real-time guide graphics updates.

nScreenNoise – is MGM a good fit for Amazon?

Amazon is rumored to be deep in negotiations to buy MGM. But is MGM a good fit for Amazon, and who else could potentially join the bidding?

Inside the Stream – SVOD churn, AVOD’s impact, and Internet TV 2022

Kevin Westcott of Deloitte joins us this week to discuss SVOD churn post-lockdown, AVOD’s impact on SVOD usage, and what to expect from Internet TV in 2022.

Inside the Stream – 2021 NewFronts and the streaming TV ad gold rush

At the NewFronts this week, Samsung, Roku, NBCU, Crackle, Vevo, Tik-Tok, and many others pitched advertisers on their audience reach. It illustrates the gold rush is on streaming TV advertising.

nScreenNoise – why smart TV manufacturers are piling in on FAST

Smart TV manufacturers are in love with FAST services. They are piling on the virtual linear channels and adding new ad-tech features. Here is why they are so keen to participate in the market.