Beyond the Stream

Join host Marco Lorenzi from the DTG Summit 2024, the industry gathering held in London on 8th May that featured Simplestream as an event partner. This episode of Beyond the Stream focuses on the future of digital television and features guest speakers from Arcade Media , Warner Bros . Discovery , ITVX , NBCUniversal , and more. What’s the future of content discoverability as a key performance ind...

Host Edward Norton sits down with Mike Ward , Head of Marketing at Singular. Live. In this episode, they talk about what the future of eCommerce holds, in convergence with streaming video and the concept of ‘shoppable video’. How will the habit of consumers change, amid endless digital channels to choose from? What can technology do to provide a seamless on-screen, show-to-cart experience? Beyond...

In this episode of Beyond the Stream, our host Edward Norton sits down with Lydia Fairfax from Triple Crown Consulting to talk about her 10 years with Discovery and what broadcasters need to be aware of when launching and scaling OTT services. How has the media sector changed, and what’s the best play for newcomers? Beyond the Stream is a monthly podcast brought to you by Simplestream. Join us, an...

In this episode of Beyond the Stream – the Founder and Managing Director of The Local Act Consultancy – she sits down with host Edward Norton to discuss the future of TV in Europe. She covers topics like current and possible future trends that may inform who’s watching in 2030, and how businesses in the OTT market can remain relevant to viewers, culminating in the persona of the typical viewer of...

Passionate C-Level Leader and industry expert Till Sudworth sits down with Edward Norton to discuss how the future of streaming starts and ends with data analytics. How can you optimise content acquisition, discovery, and distribution? It’s thebworst-kept secret in the industry that you need data to be successful, but how do you best harness it? In this episode, host Edward Norton references the p...

What does the past, present, and future look like, in the streaming and OTT industry? Cleeng’s Alexis Gaï, Carlo De Marchis (A Guy with a Scarf), Singular.live’s Mike Ward, and FX Digital’s Matt Duhig joined host Edward Norton during IBC 2023, to discuss expectations and predictions for the streaming and OTT industry. Find out more with this special episode, recorded during the show in Amsterdam o...

Industry expert, best-selling author, and co-founder of TVREV, Alan Wolk sits down with Edward Norton to discuss the future of local media and how advertising and FAST can help. What must really be considered by broadcasters and content owners when building streaming platforms? How will smaller networks and publishers survive? Can they follow the same formula as the industry giants? Beyond the Str...

Media Cartographer Evan Shapīro joins us for a conversation about the state of the OTT and streaming industry. He provides a sharp and witty summary of where we are, where we're going, and how we will get there. Have we all punched a one-way ticket to tech-dominated entertainment? Find out in this special edition of Beyond The Stream, recorded at IBC 2023. Beyond the Stream is a monthly podcas...

Seasoned product consultant at the intersection between technology and innovation, Peter Dennehy sits down with Edward Norton to discuss the intricacies of building digital ecosystems that are engaging, innovative, and – most importantly – remunerative. What must really be considered by content providers when building streaming platforms? What does tomorrow look like for end-users? How important i...

Dan Finch, Chief Commercial Officer at Simplestream, joins host Edward Norton to discuss the future outlook of the streaming ecosystem, with an eye on ad-supported television, but also AI, the metaverse, and future innovation. Is FAST just 're-badged telly'? How much more content can individual platforms onboard today? Shows like Kitchen Nightmares rely on a single personality: can individ...

Welcome to Beyond the Stream, the podcast brought to you by Simplestream, and hosted by Edward Norton. You work in an industry where customers just don’t consume or buy in the way they used to. And now you’re responsible for building products that address this new status quo. While you know that video represents a great opportunity for your organisation, you lack the internal knowledge and resourc...