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

Advertising supported Video on Demand (AVOD)

Ad-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD) is referred to monetization of video services that are made available to the end-user at no charge but are Ad-supported by adding advertisement in any manner to the video on demand. It can either be a Freemium service or Hybrid model of SVOD/TVOD/AVOD. AVOD services are typically cheaper than SVOD services. Examples for Ad-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD): YouTube  

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Electronic Sell Through (EST)

Electronic Sell Through (EST) or sometimes also known as Download to Own (DTO) is referred to digital sale of media where consumers pays a one-time fee to download the media for unlimited viewing or accessed on demand via the Internet, Mobile and Cable. It is also described as an extension to Home Video Market. Examples for Electronic Sell Through (EST): iTunes Store, Microsoft Zune, Amazon Video, Walmart

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Pay Per View (PPV)

Pay-Per-View (PPV) is a system where a viewer is required to pay a certain fee for viewing special programs such as Live Events or Sports. The program is telecasted at the same time to everyone subscribing to PPV Service. Examples for Pay-Per-View (PPV): WWE- World Wrestling Federation, UFC PPV is often used in conjunction with live streaming services, which allow viewers to watch programs in real time over the internet. This can be a convenient way to watch PPV events,…

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BYOD (Bring Your Own Design)

At Muvi, we provide two types of templates for your website. One is standard template (Classic, Traditional, Modern and Physical Only) and the other one is custom template. In custom template, you can design your own template and apply it to your website. (Bring Your Own Design or BYOD). In this process you need to download the template folder from your CMS and upload it again after making the necessary changes to the template files. (For More Information Please Click…

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Streaming & OTT Predictions for 2026
Streaming & OTT Predictions for 2026

Discover the biggest streaming trends shaping 2026 — from FAST and hybrid monetization to the explosive rise of microdrama, microlearning, AI-powered experiences, and next-gen streaming technologies in our exclusive webinar.

This session will present key market stats, forecasts, and industry shifts, followed by how solutions like Muvi Shorts, FAST channel capabilities, align with these emerging trends. We intend to equip professionals from all industries viz. Media & Entertainment, Sports, Education, Healthcare, Fitness & even Corporate Enterprises to build a perfect roadmap for  their 2026 streaming strategy.

 

Things the webinar would cover:

  1. The Future of Content Creation: How AI-driven tools are reforming content production and personalization.
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  4. Global Growth & Regional Focus: Strategies for expansion and capturing diverse audience segments with localized content.
  5. Rise and Growth of Microdrama & Microlearning: How short-form, vertical video is driving higher engagement, faster knowledge transfer, and daily user retention across industries. 

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