Playback Accedo

Michael Lantz, founder and CEO of TV app specialist Accedo, buries the hatchet with some contentious coverage on the pages of Faultline from years gone by.

Fast forwarding to the present day - managed services, personalization, acquisitions, and the "new media" customer all come under the microscope in this exclusive interview.

In part 2 of our UX series, continuing our conversation with Nikki Perugini, our host, Neil van Zyl, delves into the trends and predictions in UX Design that we foresee in the upcoming period.



Tune in to the episode to gain thought-provoking insights on Content Discovery and how to end the pain point for users (1:30), how interactive video is growing (8:12), and what are Super Apps and why is it popular in Asia? (14:30).

In episode 10, part 1, of Playback, Nikki Perugini and Sonia Lafontaine, explore what UX in OTT entails and how it goes beyond aesthetics- functional design, intuitive navigation, and accessibility across devices (1:06).

They also share insights about the advantages of user research (5:16), the considerations for designing a high-quality UX (11:58), the common design pitfalls (20:20), and the role that automation plays for UX designers (25:07). 

Tune in to the full episode, which delves deeper into how a focused UX strategy can provide actionable insights for your product growth.



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In this episode, we explore the critical aspects of OTT that have changed, improved, or remained constant over the last decade. From the rise of Roku as a dominant force in the streaming device market (3:11) to the emergence of ad-supported streaming models (5:30), the OTT space has seen substantial shifts. 

The conversation also delves into how user expectations and their viewing experience have led to high-end UX enhancements (7:20), the proliferation of sports OTT services due to advanced tech (15:41), and how the strategic use of contextual/dynamic ads can interact with users while bringing in revenue (24:07).

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Dive into the near future of the OTT and the streaming industry with our latest podcast episode, straight from CES 2024. Our host, Neil van Zyl, and our guests, Mrugesh Desai, Ashley Desatnik, and Pritesh Modi, dissect the trends and innovations unveiled at the event (3:59), the changes in consumer behavior, and the essential strategies OTT providers need to adopt for both immediate and long-term success (8:29).

They also share their bold predictions for the year (24:17), highlighting the emergence of new sports digital services, shoppable experiences, how bundling services can provide value to users, and more. 

Episode 7 of Playback is a conversation with industry expert, Michael Chan, focused on considerations and tactics for delivering a best-in-class OTT application. 

Our co-hosts, Stanley Auger and Neil van Zyl, discuss what the discovery phase entails (4:35), the challenges with project timelines and how to manage it (11:30), the importance of QA automation (28:59), and how to determine the scope and evolution of a streaming service post-launch (26:52).



https://www.accedo.tv/event/ces-2024



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