Streaming Media

What Streaming Media does

Streaming Media is a B2B trade media property serving the online video streaming industry, owned and operated by Information Today, Inc. (ITI), a privately held diversified media conglomerate headquartered in Medford, New Jersey. Founded in 2009, the brand has operated for over two decades as a dedicated information source for streaming professionals, encompassing editorial coverage, newsletters, research, webinars, and live events. The company serves a global audience of streaming industry executives, video engineers, sports streaming professionals, advertising and CTV specialists, and enterprise video buyers across North America, Europe, and broader international markets.

The product portfolio is anchored by Streaming Media Magazine (print and digital), Streaming Media Connect (a free recurring virtual webinar series positioned as the industry's largest how-to online event), and Streaming Media 2025 (the flagship in-person annual conference held at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica). Supporting products include three specialized newsletters (Streaming Media Xtra twice-weekly, CTV Strategy Xtra biweekly, Live Sports Streaming Xtra biweekly), industry research reports, whitepapers, the Streaming Media Sourcebook directory, the Streaming Media Producer sub-site for video production professionals, and a European edition (Streaming Media Europe). The publishing infrastructure is a standard digital media stack — web content delivery, email newsletter distribution, and Zoom-based virtual events — with no proprietary AI or advanced technology layer documented.

The business model is a multi-stream B2B media revenue construct: (1) conference registration and sponsorship (the primary monetization lever, with both paid in-person passes and sponsor-funded free virtual events), (2) advertising and sponsorships across the website, newsletters, and media kit offerings, (3) sponsored whitepapers and research reports sold as lead-generation vehicles, and (4) magazine subscriptions (free for qualified subscribers, functioning as audience development rather than direct revenue). Go-to-market is event-driven and content-driven, with marquee industry brands — Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, Google, NBC Sports, Fox, Akamai, NASA, and the NBA — appearing as conference speakers, sponsors, or attendees.

Name

Streaming Media

Legal name

Information Today, Inc.

Website

https://streamingmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Streaming Media is a B2B trade media brand serving the online video streaming industry with editorial content, newsletters, research reports, and live and virtual conferences, owned by Information Today, Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Magazine Subscriptions: Print and digital magazine subscriptions for qualified subscribers covering streaming media industry news, analysis, and best practices.
2. Conference Registration and Sponsorship: Revenue from in-person conference passes (Streaming Media 2025) and virtual event sponsorships (Streaming Media Connect). Streaming Media Connect virtual events are offered free to attendees while sponsorships drive revenue.
3. Advertising and Sponsorships: Display advertising on streamingmedia.com website, newsletter sponsorships, and media kit offerings for vendors targeting streaming industry professionals.
4. Whitepapers and Research Reports: Sponsored industry research reports and whitepapers available through registration, generating leads for sponsors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Streaming Media is a B2B trade media brand that publishes a magazine and newsletters covering the online video streaming industry, hosts free virtual webinar series (Streaming Media Connect) and an annual in-person conference (Streaming Media 2025), and produces sponsored research reports, whitepapers, and an industry directory (Sourcebook) for streaming media professionals. Its offerings serve streaming media executives, video engineers, sports streaming professionals, and advertising/marketing specialists at entertainment, media, technology, sports, and broadcasting companies.

Product overview

Streaming Media is a media and publishing company offering a portfolio of products and services for the streaming media industry. The core offerings include Streaming Media Magazine (print and digital publication), Streaming Media Connect (free virtual conference series), and Streaming Media 2025 (in-person annual conference). Supporting products include newsletters (Streaming Media Xtra, CTV Strategy Xtra, Live Sports Streaming Xtra), industry research reports, best-practices guides, webinars, and the Streaming Media Sourcebook directory. A specialized sub-site, Streaming Media Producer, serves video production professionals with content on gear, editing, and production workflows. The company also operates Streaming Media Europe for the European market. These products work together to provide comprehensive industry coverage through editorial content, educational resources, and networking opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Streaming Media Connect: The Streaming Industry's Largest How-To Online Event Series - a FREE webinar series bringing together industry leaders for discussions on streaming optimization, monetization, and delivery.
• Streaming Media Producer
• Streaming Media Magazine

Products and services

• Streaming Media Magazine A print and digital publication providing industry news, feature articles, columns, and analysis on online video and streaming technologies for streaming media professionals.
• Streaming Media Connect The streaming industry's largest free how-to online event series featuring expert discussions, live Q&A, and insights from industry leaders on streaming optimization, monetization, and content delivery.
• Streaming Media 2025 Conference An in-person annual conference focused on streaming innovation, audience engagement, and revenue strategy with tracks covering tech innovation, monetization, and content & creators.
• Streaming Media Xtra Newsletter A twice-weekly newsletter providing breaking streaming and digital media news to subscribers.
• CTV Strategy Xtra Newsletter A biweekly newsletter covering critical news and insights on Connected TV, FAST, and OTT markets with focus on monetization and content strategy.
• Live Sports Streaming Xtra Newsletter A biweekly newsletter focused on sports streaming licensing and market news, as well as technology and innovations in live sports streaming workflows.
• Streaming Media Sourcebook An industry directory and supplier listing helping streaming professionals find strategies and solutions for online video and streaming needs.
• Streaming Media Research Reports Industry research reports sponsored by technology companies covering topics such as encoding trends, streaming monetization, and file-transfer workflows.
• Streaming Media Guides Best practices guides covering topics like AI subbing and dubbing, and sports/esports streaming strategies.
• Streaming Media Webinars Online web events and tutorials covering streaming solutions, analytics, and hybrid workflows.
• Streaming Media Europe The European edition of the publication providing news and analysis of the European online video market.
• Streaming Media Producer A specialized section focused on online video production topics including 4K/HD production gear, audio, editing, live switching, and video tutorials for content creators and producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Streaming Media Connect is described as 'The Streaming Industry's Largest How-To Online Event Series'

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CommScope Video SystemsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025CommScope Video Systems sponsors Streaming Media Connect 2025. CommScope provides video products, revenue-generating solutions and professional services to video service providers. Their IP Video Solutions include next-generation platforms as well as solutions to optimize and sustain existing video systems.
• EZDRMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025EZDRM is a sponsor of Streaming Media Connect 2025. They deliver a fully integrated suite of security solutions including DRM-as-a-Service (DRMaaS) and C2PA-based tools for content provenance, protecting and maximizing revenue for streaming services.
• nanocosmosminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025nanocosmos sponsors Streaming Media Connect 2025. They enable interactive applications to stream in real time with global reach and sub-second latency using Media over QUIC technology.
• Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025SVTA is a global technical association addressing critical challenges in streaming video. Over 100 companies including network operators, content rights holders, OTT platforms, service providers, and technology vendors are members. SVTA educates the industry and publishes technical documentation defining solutions for improving streaming video experience at scale.
• Ring Digital LLC (#FutureOfTV.Live)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Ring Digital LLC sponsors Streaming Media Connect 2025. They produce #FutureOfTV.Live, a free quarterly report and expert zoomcast featuring proprietary TV surveys on free and pay streaming viewership.
• Information Today, Inc.coreOthers · 1 December 2025Streaming Media is published and organized by Information Today, Inc., a publisher of technology-related information. ITI owns and operates multiple related media properties including other streaming industry sites.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Next TV (Multichannel News / Future plc): B2B trade media brand covering the pay-TV, OTT, and streaming industry with newsletters and editorial. Comparable as an incumbent B2B media title serving overlapping streaming/distribution professional segments.
• NAB Show (National Association of Broadcasters): The largest annual broadcast and streaming industry convention in North America with extensive editorial and conference programming. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving overlapping audiences in streaming media technology and monetization.
• Light Reading: Established B2B telecom and video infrastructure trade publication with deep coverage of streaming/CDN/video delivery technology. Comparable as a broader incumbent that overlaps on the technology and infrastructure side of Streaming Media's audience.

Direct peers

• Fierce Video / Fierce Network (Questex): B2B trade publication and newsletter covering online video, streaming, and pay-TV with editorial, webinars, and events. Directly comparable as a competing B2B streaming media trade publication with similar advertising and sponsorship monetization.
• IBC (International Broadcasting Convention): Major annual conference and media brand for the broadcast and streaming industry. Comparable as an event-led B2B media franchise targeting the same streaming/broadcast professional community, including through editorial content and award programs.
• Cynopsis Media: B2B trade media brand covering TV, streaming, advertising, and advanced video. Directly comparable as a B2B publication and events brand serving the same streaming/media professional audience with newsletters and conferences.
• Digital Media Wire: B2B digital media trade publication and conference producer covering online video, streaming, and entertainment technology. Comparable as a smaller, event-led B2B media brand in the streaming and digital media space.
• TV Tech (Future plc): A B2B trade publication covering broadcast, streaming, and video technology with editorial, webinars, and events. Directly comparable as a streaming/broadcast industry trade media brand serving the same professional audience as Streaming Media.

Regional players

• Streaming Media Magazine Europe (Digital TV Europe): European-focused B2B trade publication covering streaming, OTT, and pay-TV. Comparable as a regional peer competing with Streaming Media Europe for the same European streaming professional audience and sponsorship dollars.

Others

• Streaming Video Technology Alliance (SVTA): Industry technical association with 100+ member companies across streaming video. Listed here because it is both a core partner and an ecosystem participant; not a direct competitor, but functions as an adjacent community and content channel in the same streaming professional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/streamingmedia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/streamingmediavideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/StreamingMedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/groups/2972181
• Instagraminstagram.com/streamingmediamag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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