DaCast Video on Demand (VOD) Rolls Out

Pete Prestipino — Tue, 31 May 2011 18:39:00 GMT

Self-service live streaming platform DaCast rolled out Video on Demand functionality today. Using the platform, broadcasters can create premium content from their existing media libraries or develop archives of previous live shows. This “premium content” can be streamed from anywhere – from Facebook to websites in HD.

By supporting previously created content for streaming, DaCast has also helped to position itself and its users to monetize. Through DaCast, ads can be attached to the video content stream, or broadcasters can utilize a pay-per-view subscription model. Through DaCast’s Pay-in-Play payment system, VOD content can be purchased from within the media player.

“After honing our skills in live streaming, DaCast is now aiming to offer a true all-in-one platform for streaming,” said Stephane Roulland, CEO of DaCast. “By adding support for previously created content, users can now stream any type of video and audio they want from a single account. They can leverage the easy set up to quickly start streaming and monetizing their existing media content.”

DaCast has been moving towards VOD the past few months. DaCast released its Pay-in-Play system back in March and EdgeCast Networks and Dacast expanded their partnership in early May, 2011 to enable broadcasters to deliver content through the Edgecast CDN. Is it ready for primetime?

Cha-Ching: Amazon Video On Demand For Affiliates

Pete Prestipino — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:34:00 GMT

Amazon Associates have a new opportunity in Amazon Video On Demand. Affiliates can promote individual titles such as The Office or Law & Order and earn 10% on all referrals (up to $1.50 per item). There is no limit on the number of items on which referral fees can be earned.

The Amazon services enables users to watch movies and television shows commercial free on Macs or PCs instantly - sort of like a NetFlix competitor. Unlike the NetFlix Affiliate program however, Amazon Associates can add trailers to their site via the Amazon Video On Demand Preview Player widget which should help conversion rates significantly.

The first two minutes of videos automatically play at no charge to customers when they visit the product detail page. At any time during the 2-minute viewing period, customers can choose to purchase or rent the title to watch it in its entirety, driving higher conversion and increased referral fees for Associates.

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DaCast Video on Demand (VOD) Rolls Out

Cha-Ching: Amazon Video On Demand For Affiliates