Distribution

AI, Machine Learning and Distribution Content Metadata

Every day there’s news of yet another application of machine learning or artificial intelligence in the media and entertainment industries.

January 9, 2018

Kids Just Want to be a YouTube Star

A recent survey showed that kids want to be a YouTube star, and it’s no surprise why.

May 27, 2017

Metadata for Distribution: Case Studies from Metadata Madness

A few days ago I wrote about metadata’s application to distribution. A recent panel discussion at the Rights and Metadata Madness conferenceÂ outlined some of the challenges and case studies from Rovi, MLB and Viacom outlining their metadata needs and the practices they’ve developed to deal with them. The article is worth a read, but I’ll…

July 22, 2016

Are Silicon Valley and Hollywood in opposition to each other?

Is it as simple as technology vs creative, or is there something more complex in the relationship?

November 18, 2014

Comparing Streaming Services

So far, Amazon bad, iTunes good.

August 1, 2014

Forbes says the cable model is unsustainable and unpopular

We all hate our cable company but to go as far as say the cable model is unsustainable is probably an exaggeration.

October 29, 2013

Can You Make a Living on YouTube?

Apparently yes, if you’re one of the top 100 channels on YouTube!

June 27, 2013

Even more Original Programming Sources

Broadcast production may be declining but the good news is that there are many new original programming sources.

May 3, 2013

Direct to App Production and Distribution?

Is the direct to app production approach being taken by Hooked Digital Media truly “personal storytelling”?

May 2, 2013

Can Streaming replace Cable?

Streaming can only replace cable if the Internet infrastructure is ready for it. Apparently it’s not and yet, Netflix’s future depends on it.

May 2, 2013

Category: Distribution