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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Ad Podding
Ad pods are sequences of ads played back-to-back for OTT served content, similar to a commercial break on TV. Ad podding provides publishers the ability to return multiple ads from a single ad request. Podding is a more effective way of filling an extended ad break that offers a typical user experience. The advent of live video streaming has significantly impacted the advertising landscape. Platforms like Twitch, YouTube Live, and Facebook Live have gained immense popularity, offering real-time content to…
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