The Evolution of Streaming, a Timeline [Infographic]

By James Rothwell Comcast Advertising InSites Archives

Streaming—while it's undergone a massive evolution in recent years—is now an important piece of the marketing puzzle. It's a bonafide mainstream media viewing platform and OTT's future is bright. With new entrants (both legitimate and otherwise), and viewing and advertising standards continuing in evolution, this next decade is sure to be a fascinating journey for all stakeholders.

There are still dimensions of streaming that will need to evolve in order for OTT to truly thrive as a marketing channel. Scale and unification, targeting, and quality, to name a few. However, as TV continues to be redefined in this decade, streaming will be central to its future.

Continue reading for a timeline of streaming and download the full report detailing the latest insights from the FreeWheel Council for Premium Video.

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James Rothwell

James Rothwell leads global agency, brand and industry relations for Comcast Advertising (Effectv and FreeWheel). In this role, he runs the FreeWheel Council for Premium Video, an advocacy group focused on furthering the premium video marketplace, as well as…