VIDEO CLASS: Getting to grips with connected TV platforms - a primer on the gatekeepers of the CTV market

Newly updated for 2025! The connected TV platform is emerging as the most important link in the value chain of TV entertainment delivery. A good understanding of the connected TV Operating System (TVOS) business and key players is essential for anyone in the TV industry. This hour-and-a-half class will give you the information you need. You will learn:

·         What a TVOS is

·         Why it is the most important piece of technology in streaming

·         How the TVOS market works

·         The market size

·         The strengths and weaknesses of the market leaders

·         What the future holds for the market.

If you’re new to the industry, the class takes you through the basics, and you'll leave understanding what makes the business tick. If you're already in the industry, I'll catch you up on all the TVOS participants and what factors drive the industry.

About Colin Dixon and nScreenMedia: Colin Dixon created nScreenMedia as a resource for the digital media industry as it transitions to the new infrastructure for multi-screen delivery. He brings a wealth of knowledge on digital TV, over-the-top, and IPTV spaces, which he has garnered from his 20+ years working in those industries. Before founding nScreenMedia, he spent 7 years as an analyst and partner with The Diffusion Group. Previously, he held senior executive positions at Microsoft/WebTV, Liberate, and Oracle, delivering products and services to the Cable, Satellite, and IPTV industries.

Mr. Dixon is the author of many reports and opinion pieces, including What Millennials Want from TV. He holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Electrical Engineering and has post-graduate business education experience from Stanford.

Mr. Dixon is a frequent speaker and moderator at many industry events, such as NAB, CES, TVOT, Connect TV, IBC, and StreamTV Summit. He was nominated as the top speaker at M&E events in 2023 by Broadband Media.