All Things Video

Curt Marvis is the Co-Founder and President at the Qyou, an international linear broadcast channel for PayTV providers that curates and packages the best of digital video 24/7. Prior to the Qyou, Curt co-founded OTT platform CinemaNow, which was acquired by Sonic Solutions, and then served as the President of Digital at Lionsgate. In this episode, Curt shares his experience producing and selling his first TV documentary at age 17, launching several businesses (The Company, Powerhouse Entertainment, CinemaNow), shooting MTV music videos with Madonna, and competing with Mark Cuban. We also discuss the SVOD phenomenon, the collapse of content windows, and the future evolution of the MCN business model. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the...

Matt Gielen is the Founder of Little Monster, a digital consultancy that helps brands and media companies grow online audiences and promote video content. As the former VP of Programming & Audience Development at Frederator Networks, Matt led content strategy and audience growth initiatives for the animation MCN’s O&O channels and creator network. Prior to Frederator, Matt produced and self-distributed a feature film with his brother and was an early employee at Driver Digital. In this episode, Matt draws on his vast online video experience to share audience development insights and strategies. We explain how to mimic tactics of top creators in producing and optimizing video content, the importance of watchtime as the “ultimate currency” among viewers and video platforms, and how view velocity impacts lifetime performance and search ranking on YouTube. Hosts: James Creech and Luke Wang ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the onli

This special live episode was recorded on August 22, 2016 as part of a Silicon Beachfest panel with four distinguished guests: Erick Brownstein -- Partner & Chief Strategy Officer, Shareability Luisa Huang -- Co-Founder, Feldspar Ventures Phil Ranta -- COO U.S., Studio71 Shauna Miller -- Director of Programming, Kin Community Our conversation focused on the future of the online video industry, highlighting the differences between what the panelists see as short-term fads (click-bait content, undifferentiated influencer marketing platforms, and short-form content SVOD services) and lasting trends (live streaming, immersive video, and branded content as a vehicle for storytelling). We also discuss what traditional and digital players can learn from one another, successful online video business models of the future, and content strategies for brand marketers. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video...

This special episode answers questions submitted by our listeners. We cover everything from the YouTube Is Over Party and Twitter's video monetization announcement to underserved online video verticals and the future of content, platforms, and technology in digital video. If you have additional questions or feedback about the show, please email us at allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. We want to hear from you! Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This episode examines the online video market in the Middle East, focusing on major MCNs Diwan, UTURN, Kharabeesh, Digisay, and Bloom. MENA is a high-growth region for online video, especially given the large number of Arabic speakers globally. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin People speak of the Four Tigers (Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan), which were the first Asian countries to industrialize and thus grew quickly from the 1960s through the 1990s. Today, there is a new group of tigers embracing and charting the course of the media revolution: South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. This episode explores the online video market in Southeast Asia, examining major MCNs Yeah1, POPS, Thoughtful Media, DIA.TV, and Treasure Hunter. Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing online video markets, offering tremendous opportunity for those willing to make an early investment in the region. Host: James...

Tracey Freed is the Founder of Freed Law and an Adjunct Professor at LMU’s law program. Prior to setting up her own shop to focus on digital media, entertainment and technology transactions, Tracey was a Partner at DME Law and served as Assistant General Counsel for Digital Networks at Sony Pictures. Shaun Spalding is an independent entertainment and intellectual property lawyer, who represents some of the most popular YouTube creators in the world. He is actively involved in non-profit work, serving as an advisory board member for New Media Rights and as a mentor for the Rising Arts Leaders program. In this episode, Shaun and Tracey highlight some of the key legal issues impacting the online video space, including intellectual property rights, consumer privacy, and FTC compliance for sponsored content. We discuss how the industry has evolved since the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) was passed back in 1996 and how the growth of new platforms effects creators and media companies alike. Host:...

In our second All Things Video News episode, we discuss the Streamy Awards and their growing importance in both digital and traditional media circles. We also debate upcoming YouTube policy changes allowing creators to unlink from their MCN and examine Instagram's recent Stories feature release, directly copied from Snapchat. Hosts: Luke Wang & Jackie Koppell ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video. Subscribe for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOSTS Luke Wang is a.

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This episode explores the online video market in Latin America, highlighting key MCNs 2btube, FAV! Network, Farolatino, and Pongalo. Latin America is home to 627M people (roughly 8.5%) of the global population and is dominated by Spanish, the second most prevalent native language in the world. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This episode explores the online video market in Turkey, highlighting key MCNs Dogus Digital, ILS Vision, Muse Media, and Wediacorp. Turkey has a rapidly growing creator population and high levels of video consumption. And given its geographic proximity, Turkey is strategically important to many media companies as a gateway to the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This episode examines the Indian video market, including major MCNs Culture Machine, Ping Networks, Nirvana Digital (now part of Zealot Networks), YoBoHo (now part of BroadbandTV), and Sooperfly. Given India's large population and high density of English speakers, we can expect continued growth in video consumption and content creation in the region. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates...

Erick Brownstein is a Partner & Chief Strategy Officer at Shareability, an explosive content factory that makes compelling branded content. Prior to Shareability, Erick founded The New Agency to help brands think big and successfully navigate the digital world. He has also served as the SVP, Sales & Marketing at Channel Factory, Executive Director of Social Media Week LA, and SVP Media Strategy & Innovation at Patriarch Partners. In this episode, Erick explains how brands can leverage online video to connect with their audience and create a lasting impact. We discuss differences between traditional and digital media, the trend toward more brands acting as publishers, and opportunities for direct response (DR) marketing through online video. Erick also offers a quick primer on quantum storytelling, encouraging brands to create content around existing audience conversations. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future o

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin In this episode, we take a look at the Chinese video market, which is much more fragmented than that in the U.S. and many other parts of the world, in large part because YouTube is not available in China. Instead, there are about dozen video platforms competing for audience attention, the largest of which include Iquiyi, Youku, Tencent Video, LeEco, and Meipai. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This is the final episode in a four-part history of MCNs. In today's environment (a period we call MCN 3.0), audiences and brands expect creators to have a presence across all social platforms. Emerging networks representative of this period include 3BlackDot, All Def Digital, ICON, and Revelmode, all of which represent creators across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and are producing original content for O&O properties and SVOD services. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This is the third episode in a four-part history of MCNs. After an initial land grab, MCNs began to expand internationally and focus on specific audience niches and content verticals. The major MCNs to emerge during this second period include DanceOn, Kin Community, Tastemade, Mitú, and Whistle Sports, all of which placed significantly less importance on YouTube ad revenues and a greater emphasis on brand dollars and other revenue streams. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This is the second episode in a four-part history of MCNs. We discuss the early MCN land grab to sign top talent and reach massive scale, driven by players like Machinima, Maker Studios, Fullscreen, AwesomenessTV, and StyleHaul. During this early period, MCNs monetized primarily through YouTube ad revenue, brand deals, and some original productions. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This episode is the first in a four-part series about the history of MCNs. We examine precursors to the first multi-channel networks, specifically Next New Networks (acquired by YouTube) and Revision3 (acquired by Discovery). Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This episode provides an overview of Transactional Video on Demand (TVOD), which offers users an option to purchase or rent individual pieces of content. We discuss the TVOD business model, analyze its current global footprint, and assess its future growth potential. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This episode provides an overview of the Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) landscape, from premium long-form services like Netflix to vertically focused sites like Crunchyroll and short-form digital-focused offerings like Verizon's Go90. We explain what the SVOD craze means for creators and media companies, and we share our predictions for the future of the subscription video business. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks...

This month, we'll be uploading a new episode every day! We want to hear from you, so please send your questions and feedback to allthingsvideopodcast@gmail.com. You can also like and comment on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/allthingsvideo Follow All Things Video on LinkedIn for the latest episodes and updates! http://bit.ly/allthingsvideolinkedin This episode covers the top performing brands on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Video, and Snapchat and outlines essential strategies for brand success in online video. We also consider how brands like Red Bull and GoPro are becoming digital publishers or even outright media companies. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment....