How To Navigate Profitability in Streaming

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In this episode, host Neil Van Zyl discusses the current state of the streaming and OTT industry with guests Tommy Flanagan, Editor of Faultline, and Mrugesh Desai, VP of Accedo in North America. The conversation covers key themes such as the focus on profitability, innovative monetization strategies, the impact of AI in personalization, and device expansion strategies. The guests share insights on how companies can navigate these challenges while remaining competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

The dialogue also explores the rise of multi-view support, the shift towards managed services, the importance of personalization in streaming experiences and how to employ a gradual approach to implementing managed services.

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Timeline

00:00 Navigating Profitability in Streaming

03:05 Monetization Strategies and Innovation

05:59 The Role of AI and Personalization

08:59 Lessons from Netflix's Success

11:59 Device Expansion Strategies in OTT

24:37 Roku's Resilience in a Competitive Market

27:32 OEM Demands and User-Centric Features

31:03 The Rise of Multi-View Support

32:36 CES Insights and Accedo's Presence

34:54 Managed Services: A Shift in Industry Dynamics

39:25 Crawl, Walk, Run: Managed Services Approach

43:22 Personalization in Streaming: FAST 2.0 and Beyond

47:30 Context-Aware Viewing Experiences

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