The streaming glossary written for operators

282 OTT, VOD, live, monetization, advertising, DRM and delivery terms

Each entry gives you a quotable definition, how the thing works, why it matters to a streaming business, the mistakes people make with it, and the Flicknexs feature it maps to.

Business & Strategy

Models, build-vs-buy, verticals and the words investors and licensors use.

Monetization & Billing

SVOD, TVOD, AVOD, pay-per-view, trials, dunning and everything between a viewer and a paid plan.

Advertising

SSAI, VAST, ad pods, CPM and the plumbing that turns free viewers into revenue.

Live, Linear & Playout

Ingest, encoders, 24x7 channels, FAST, EPG and cloud playout.

Delivery & Protocols

HLS, DASH, CDN, latency and how video actually reaches a screen.

Encoding & Codecs

Transcoding, bitrate ladders, H.264, HEVC, resolutions and containers.

Security & DRM

DRM, encryption, signed URLs, watermarks, device limits and rights.

Apps & Devices

Smart TV, Roku, Fire TV, mobile apps, casting and app store realities.

Content Operations & CMS

Metadata, ingestion, scheduling, captions, localization and partner portals.

Player & Viewer Experience

Players, profiles, continue watching, recommendations and the details viewers feel.

Analytics & Quality

QoE, churn, ARPU, LTV, watch time and the numbers that run a streaming business.

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Streaming & OTT Glossary: 282 Terms Explained