Panel Discussion: Building an OTT video service
It’s no secret that the way we consume video content has drastically changed over the years. The popularity of online streaming services has increased significantly across the world. However, building an OTT video service is no easy feat, which is why it’s essential for operators and those considering launching a service to catch up on the free panel discussion ‘Building an OTT Video Service – Custom Build or Managed Service’ that took place at IBC 2023 in Amsterdam this September.
During the panel discussion, Magine Pro’s CEO Matthew Wilkinson joined other industry experts to discuss the best approaches to launching an online video streaming service and tackling important questions such as, should you build a custom service, or opt for a managed service platform? Is it better to go with in-house development or outsource? The panelists offer valuable insights on each option and more. They also explore the relevance of a hybrid approach for incumbent players, and the role of the CDN.
WATCH THE PANEL HERE
Moderated by Ian Nock, Vice Chair of IET Media, and features the following industry experts:
- Matthew Wilkinson, CEO at Magine Pro
- Manish Sinha, VP, and Business Head of OTT Solutions & Services at TO THE NEW
- François Collobert, CDN Product Manager at Orange International Carriers
Want to learn more about how Magine Pro can help you build and launch a successful OTT business? Book a meeting with us and experience our OTT platform firsthand and gain valuable insights into how our robust and scalable streaming solutions can benefit you.
About Matthew Wilkinson, CEO at Magine Pro:
Matthew has over 18 years of experience in Telecom & IT, working with clients in the IT & Cloud, and Media Domains, with deep experience in software development & delivery, SaaS, and enterprise solutions, and previously held various leadership roles in strategy & delivery.
Email: matthew.wilkinson@magine.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpwilkinson/
If you are keen to find out more about the panel session and/or our streaming solutions, get in touch with us today. We also have some useful insights and resources available on our blog and free to download white papers, ebooks and more.
PANEL: Key considerations when launching an OTT service
Catch up on the IBC panel discussion, ‘Key considerations when launching an OTT service’ with Magine Pro CEO Matthew Wilkinson.
During IBC 2023 in Amsterdam last month, our CEO Matthew Wilkinson joined a panel discussion focused on the opportunities still available to brands looking to launch streaming services that serve relevant content to clearly defined audiences. The session explored each of the speakers’ years of experience and industry research alongside:
• The opportunities and challenges partnerships bring to OTT entrants.
• What services and brands should look for in a partnership.
• What connected TV can offer to brands and the most common barriers to entry.
• How technology can help win and keep the audience’s attention.
Meet the panel speakers:
- Matthew Wilkinson, CEO of Magine Pro. Matthew shares insights from our recently published white paper with Omdia that explores how strategic partnerships can provide avenues for growth in OTT.
- Matthew Duhig, Co-Founder & Managing Director of FX Digital. Matt Duhig has a deep passion for Connected Technologies and has strong experience delivering global products across Connected TV for some of the worlds largest content producers.
- Gary Hamer, SVP Sales & Business Development at Smartlabs. Gary Hamer leads Smartlabs international expansion plans and has years of experience in the Pay TV technologies field.
MODERATOR: Hayley Bull, Director, 3vision. Hayley is Director of leading global content and TV consultancy 3Vision. She has an in-depth understanding of industry developments and trends and has helped global companies like Intel, Airbus, and Vodafone with building their content businesses.
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Watch the panel session: Key considerations when launching an OTT content service.
Run time: 50 minutes
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You can also download our latest white paper now, Advancing OTT audience capture: how strategic partnerships provide avenues for growth, which features original research by Omdia, highlighting why partnerships are key to delivering sufficient online video growth and, specifically, the impact of bundling and aggregation partnerships with the likes of telcos and Pay-TV operators. The white paper also includes insights from Magine Pro partners who share their experiences on how partnerships have improved their service discoverability, acquisition and growth.
Learn more about Magine Pro’s flexible OTT solutions and how we can help you build and launch a successful OTT business here. And head to our experience page to check out our partners and case studies.
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Telco TV: The Convergence of Broadcast and Telecoms
This week, we attended IBC in Amsterdam. IBC is one of the world’s most influential media, entertainment, and technology shows. The annual exhibition and conference brings together industry leaders from around the world to discover the latest innovation in technology and debate the current challenges and opportunities facing the electronic media and entertainment industry.
During IBC, Magine Pro’s Head of Commercial Operations, Fredrik Engdahl took part in the panel debate, ‘Telco TV: The Convergence of Broadcast and Telecoms’. If you missed the session on Monday at the Content Hub, don’t worry you can catch up below.
Fredrik presents his views on the current state of the industry and specifically how telcos can successfully move into the OTT market by either vertical integration or through partnerships. The panelists also debate the future of telcos in OTT and how through partnerships they can leverage each other’s strengths to provide the best customer experiences.
You can watch the session in full below.
You can also check out Fredrik’s latest blog post ‘Operators and OTT, live together in perfect harmony’ where he discusses the issue in more depth.