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Explanation of terms and acronyms related to the media and broadcasting world. Updated every week!

Data Management Platforms (DMPs)

Data Management Platforms (DMPs) collect, organize, and analyze audience data to enable precise targeting and segmentation of video ad campaigns based on user demographics, interests, or behavior. This granular targeting is especially valuable for live streaming services that rely on real-time engagement and relevant content. By leveraging DMPs, these platforms can deliver highly personalized ads to viewers during live broadcasts, increasing the likelihood of clicks, conversions, and overall campaign success. For instance, a DMP can help a live streaming platform…

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VMAP (Video Multiple Ad Playlist)

VMAP (Video Multiple Ad Playlist) is a standard XML-based format that allows publishers to define the timing and placement of multiple video ads within a video content playlist. VMAP provides a framework for ad stitching and ad insertion in video playback. VMAP provides a framework for ad stitching and ad insertion in video playback, making it a crucial component of live streaming services. By using VMAP, publishers can seamlessly integrate various ad formats, including pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads, into…

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Latency

In computer networking, latency, or delay is an articulation of how much time it takes for a data packet to travel from one defined point to another. One can measure the network latency by determining the round-trip time (RTT) for a data packet to travel to a destination and back again. During live streaming services, the latency occurs when the camera captures an event, and the specific event being displayed to viewers. Latency also depends on which type of channel…

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Webhook

A webhook (also called an HTTP push API or a web call back) is a way for an application to provide real-time information to other applications. A webhook provides data to other applications as it happens, meaning you get data instantly—unlike conventional APIs where you would have to poll for data very often to get it in real-time. This makes webhooks ideal for use with live streaming services, as they can provide real-time updates on the status of a stream, such…

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Build vs Buy in Streaming — The True Cost, Time & Scale Reality Checklist
Build vs Buy in Streaming — The True Cost, Time & Scale Reality Checklist

‘Building a streaming platform from scratch gives more control’ is a myth. In reality ‘build’ entails engineering, infrastructure, maintenance, compliance, upgrades, scaling, etc with additional cost barriers and time restraints.

This webinar breaks down the real-world cost, time, and scalability implications of building vs buying a streaming platform, using a practical checklist approach.

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Things the webinar would cover:

  1. What “building” a streaming platform actually involves today (engineering, infrastructure, maintenance, compliance, upgrades, scaling).
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  3. Time-to-market realities like how long ‘buy’ vs ‘build’ realistically takes and the business impact of delayed launches.
  4. Scaling challenges across devices, geographies, and monetization models.
  5. A decision-making checklist businesses can use to assess readiness, risk, and ROI before choosing build or buy.
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March 26

12:00 AM PST

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