• Brenna Fitzgerald's picture
    Brenna Fitzgerald on April 24, 2013

    In just a short time, access to video content via the Web and mobile devices has transformed from a novelty or "nice to have" into an expectation (and rightly so!). Along with that evolution, consumers have come to expect--and demand--high-quality, ubiquitous online video that they can access live or on-demand on the device of their choosing. Read More →

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    Brenna Fitzgerald on March 13, 2013

    Online video advertising has grown dramatically in recent years. In fact, online video advertising revenues climbed to $1 billion in the first half of 2012, according to recent numbers released by the IAB. Along with this growth, new technologies and advertising formats--as well as creative approaches to content monetization--have begun to leave their mark on the online video industry. What does it all mean? And, what strategies work while others falter? Read More →

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    David Lea on January 31, 2013

    There has been tremendous amount of conversation over the past few years that has focused the "experience" laser beam on dual screen content. In this post, though, the question I'd like to raise is: why hasn't advertising taken advantage of this new paradigm yet? Dual screen apps will become standardized in the next 12 to 24 months, so much so that we will come to expect these experiences as part and parcel of interacting with an app within proximity of a second screen. Read More →

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    Brenna Fitzgerald on January 18, 2013

    Have you noticed an influx of online ads accompanying the video you’re streaming on-demand? If you feel as though you've seen more online ads lately, it’s no illusion. This week, comScore released its online video rankings data for December 2012, which found that 182 million Internet users in the U.S. Read More →

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    Kristin Leighton on December 14, 2012

    Earlier this week we highlighted the many innovations and flexible monetization options we've introduced this year for our media customers. The world of online video advertising continues to grow as does the revenue opportunity that surrounds it, so we are constantly working with our customers and partners to ensure we're able to help publishers take advantage of all of the monetization opportunities out there. Read More →

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    Kristin Leighton on November 5, 2012

    On the eve of the 2012 election, we were very interested to see the results from a new study from the Pew Research Center which found that 55% of all registered voters have gone online this election season to watch video content related to the election campaign or politican issues. Read More →

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    Chris Nicholson on July 24, 2012

    Video publishers should be using data to understand how viewers are engaging with online ads, according to Jason Burke, VP of Operations for VideoHub. In an interview at PLAY 2012, Burke told Beet.TV that it’s important to know which viewers are engaging with what ads. Burke noted that Brightcove is making it easier for publishers to integrate with third-party ad networks and analytics to access this information and monetize their traffic.   Read More →

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    Chris Nicholson on June 12, 2012

    The ongoing sea change in online video consumption has seen content move beyond the TV screen to environments such as online, mobile, tablets, and connected TV. Consumer behavior, distribution models, and viewing devices are altering the entire video landscape as users enjoy a variety of long- and short-form content on an increasing range of devices. The expectation that content can be viewed on any screen at any time has brought with it a dizzying array of complexities for media owners. Read More →

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    Chris Nicholson on April 4, 2012

    At its most basic level, the online advertising landscape is still remarkably challenging to navigate, and the addition of video adds even more layers of complexity. Looking at the entire situation through the lens of a developer can be daunting to say the least. Read More →

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    Chris Nicholson on March 24, 2012

    Online video monetization has been and continues to be a very hot topic. For evidence, look no further than last year’s panel at the Brightcove PLAY customer conference, Video Monetization: Perspectives from Print, Broadcast & Web Media. The discussion, which took place in front of a packed room at the Boston Seaport World Trade Center, featured insights from online video experts representing Rainbow Media (now AMC), Hearst Interactive Media, Legion Media, and Gannett Digital, along with a case study using the Sony Pictures film, “Takers.” Read More →