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

Ad Network

An ad network acts as a middleman connecting advertisers with publishers, enabling efficient ad placement. Ad networks offer various ad formats, including display ads, video ads, live video streaming ads, and live audio streaming ads. Popular examples of ad networks include Facebook Audience Network, Verizon Media, and Brightroll.                    

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Ad Exchange

Ad exchanges serve as the dynamic cornerstone of the online advertising landscape, revolutionizing the way online ad space is bought and sold. Functioning as virtual marketplaces, ad exchanges facilitate real-time auctions, connecting publishers seeking to monetize their digital inventory with advertisers eager to reach their target audiences. This innovative ecosystem operates on a real-time bidding (RTB) model, ensuring instantaneous transactions as users engage with digital content. The efficiency and transparency of ad exchanges empower publishers to maximize revenue by auctioning…

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Ad Tag

A tiny bit of code called an Ad Tag is usually written in HTML or JavaScript and is used to request and show ads on a webpage, mobile app, or video player. It serves as a link between an ad server and a publisher's website, guaranteeing that when a user views content, the appropriate ad is shown in the appropriate ad slot. What Is an Ad Tag? Online advertising campaign management requires ad tags. The Ad Tag makes a request…

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SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion)

SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion) technique is a powerful tool for delivering seamless advertising experiences, especially in the context of live streaming services. It allows for the live audio streaming of ads, ensuring uninterrupted playback and bypassing ad blockers. By preloading ads and seamlessly stitching them into video content on the server side, SSAI provides a more efficient and effective way to deliver ads to viewers. This fundamental difference has significant implications for ad delivery, viewer experience, and monetization. With Server-Side…

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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.
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  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

30 Minutes