2024 was another eventful year for video providers. The news crossed all boundaries, with the bankruptcy uncertainty for regional sports fans, the OTT fight between Fubo and the big cable dogs, and the transition by traditional cable providers to BYOD live streaming. The following list is the top stories that readers of our monthly video newsletters viewed, in no particular order.
– The Most Popular Streaming Services in 2024 – The comparison of the number of streaming services between 2019 and last year was stunning, pointing to app fatigue as a major pain point for consumers.
– Video Can be Profitable – The big talker these days is about getting out of video, but this interview with Jason Miller from DTC outlines reasons for staying in and being profitable at the same time.
– 4000 Customers Converted in Two Weeks – Switching 4000 subscribers to a new video solution is always going to be a big project, but to do it in two weeks with a limited staff is a pat on the back moment.
– Innovative STB Sales Top Over 175k – Innovative Systems entered the Set-Top-Box business when many vendors were leaving and it has proven to be good for video operators, offering a STB that can be used for IPTV or streaming.
– Video Mythbuster Presentation – Leverage Broadband’s Jeff Allinder addressed the 2024 Innovative Systems Video User Group meeting with compelling arguments for offering video and tips for optimizing video revenue.
