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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.
AVOD: What Is It and How Is It Changing the Game?
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,…
Read More6 Ways to Increase Church Donations with Video
Imagine a virtual space where sermons resonate, communities grow, and the call to support meaningful causes echoes louder than ever. In this digital era, the intersection of faith and technology is not only redefining how…
Read MoreSmart City Trends to Watch for in 2024 and Beyond (Update)
Back when we first wrote this collection of smart city trends, it was amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The general sentiment at the time was that shut-down had put many smart city plans on hold. We…
Read MoreVOD Use Cases for Sports Entertainment
Some 12 years ago, I found myself lined up field-side at the New England Patriots training camp to watch players practice, run drills, and sign autographs. Not being a die-hard football fan, it took me…
Read MoreHow VOD Streaming Works (Update)
When most people think of video streaming, they envision popular services like Netflix, Hulu, and DisneyPlus. These video-on-demand or VOD streaming services act as content platforms from which users can view pre-recorded videos at their…
Read MoreSVOD (Subscription Video on Demand): What It Is and Why You Need It
2007 was a big year in media: the Sopranos ended on a now infamous note, the first iPhone was released, and Netflix started the first subscription movie streaming service. It’s hard to imagine that less…
Read MoreVideo-on-Demand (VOD) Monetization: Make the Most of Your Content
Whether you’re striving to be the next Disney+ or you’re just looking for additional revenue streams for your business, video-on-demand (VOD) streaming could be the ticket. It allows you to warehouse custom and/or licensed video…
Read More13 Ways to Grow Your B2B Live Stream Audience
It’s open mic at a hot comedy spot in your city, and you’re gearing up to perform. But little beads of doubt are forming in the back of your mind. Go on, what are you…
Read MoreBest Video CDN Services for Live Streaming (Update)
It should come as no surprise at this point that live streaming has become a crucial component for many businesses, whether they use it simply for marketing and events or whether it is a core…
Read More5 Ways a Video CDN can Save You Money
In the digital era, speed and efficiency are paramount. Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) have emerged as a vital tool to ensure that websites and apps deliver their content quickly and reliably to users worldwide. However,…
Read MoreSPORT TV APP: How Magycal Leveraged Wowza and EZDRM to Build an Award-Winning Platform
Learn how the spirit of customer-centric innovation led to an award winning collaboration and one of Portugal’s highest performing sports apps. Each year, the SportsPro OTT Summit Awards recognizes the best in sports broadcasting. At the 2022…
Read MoreSupercharge Your Video Stream With These CDN Benefits
Video content creators are always on the lookout for ways to improve their viewers’ experience. While this can and should take the form of more interesting and engaging content, there’s more to improving playback experiences…
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