Over the past several years, the internet has become more accessible and online paywalls more secure. Combined with consumers’ appetite for convenience, this has propelled eCommerce—and now its next growth engine: live commerce. In 2025, analysts project global live-commerce GMV to reach approximately USD 169 billion, with Asia (especially China) leading the charge and the […]
Author Archives: Jon Whitehead
As screen resolution rises in definition and competition in the online content creation space gets fiercer, broadcasters must place a greater emphasis on quality of experience (QoE). Audiences always want their video content to be better, faster, and clearer. Fortunately, video streaming technologies are continually improving to meet the growing demand. In fact, a recent […]
Live streaming in 2025 is more competitive than ever, and something as simple as your live video file format can make or break your event. The format you choose will not just decide whether your video plays, but it will directly impact the streaming performance, viewer experience, and ultimately, the return on investment you get […]
In the past 18 months, Bending Spoons has made a series of high-profile moves in online video—agreeing to acquire StreamYard (2024), closing its acquisition of Brightcove (February 2025), and announcing a definitive agreement to acquire Vimeo (September 2025). These developments matter for broadcasters, OTT providers, and enterprises that depend on stable video infrastructure. Mergers and […]
Once, only a futuristic concept of sci-fi movies, then an experimental project, and now a fully fledged and highly productive tool, AI is carving a place for itself in every creative industry. From marketing to content creation, AI is helping professionals shape workflows and improve audience experiences. It’s also creating new ways to increase revenue […]