• Simplified workflow by managing LVP and content delivery services within the same interface
• Increased speed in the transfer of large volumes of video files by providing a dedicated line between the enterprise’s physical location and a Limelight point of presence (POP) on the edge of its network
• Optimized ingestion points by detecting the fastest possible ingest route, made possible due to intimate knowledge of the ingress performance of various POPs in Limelight’s network
• Reduce reliance on a single originating data center and improve player responsiveness and viewer experience by caching the player, playlists, and all metadata information at the edge
• Maximize viewer experience in near real-time as network conditions change by providing real-time information from Limelight Internet Health Monitor to the LVP

 *Reposted from LLNW website

Like most girls, I have an obsession with shoes.  Whenever I see an ad of the latest Christian Louboutins with their beautiful crimson bottoms, my heart begins to race a little faster. It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. But, what would a video be worth? A million? How about a billion?!

 After last month comScore’s release reporting 6.2 online video sessions being viewed by consumers, I think it’s safe to say retailers will be using more and more online video marketing to drive their business. This also means that in order for retailers to achieve optimal results they need a reliable means of publishing their content to the web. Using Limelight Video Platform is a sure way to deliver their content efficiently.

 Let’s face it; the days of traditional advertising are over.

 Retailers are going to have to make the shift to using LVP to publish their online video in order to meet the high demand of consumers desire to watch online video ads.  

 This is actually great news for retailers.

 Have you ever been online shopping for nothing in particular and on a whim bought a pair of beautiful stiletto strappy sandals? And, then when they finally arrive you bring them to meet the rest of your wardrobe and realize you don’t have a single thing to wear with them? More times than not, I have buyer’s remorse and sadly return the shoes.

 According to reelseo, retailers can expect to see a decrease in returns by 60 percent just by using online video ads over traditional print because now consumers have a video to show them exactly how and what to wear those shoes with. So by the time they them home, they already have several outfits picked out to wear with their new shoes. In addition, retailers can expect an increase in conversion since consumers are twice as likely to buy off a site with online video ads.

 LVP is a comprehensive tool that provides the best user experience for consumers watching retail ads. And the great thing about using LVP is they can track how many people are watching their videos, when they’re dropping off, and help them target their most profitable demographic with  LVP analytics.

 So, listen up retailers! Want to know what really makes us girls want to click our heels and wish we were shopping in your store? Show us a video of your shoes!

 Check out some of our current retail customer video players:

 Coastal Contacts: http://www.clearlycontacts.ca/glasses/frames/joseph-marc-4023-black/prod24033.html

 Fasig-Tipton: http://www.fasigtipton.com/fasig-tiptontv/index.asp?t=4

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To say that Standard & Poor’s is just the S&P 500 would be a great disservice to all of the other things that the company does. For example, did you know that S&P offers up a wide assortment of financial info, data and research and is the leading mutual fund analyst firm?

There is a lot excellent financial knowledge emanating from S&P.

But, what if people don’t have time to sift through page after page of ratings and reports? That’s where Delve Networks comes in. Realizing that online video is a great way to give a more complete experience to its clients and to spread visibility and influence, S&P selected Delve as its video publishing platform provider to enhance the financial services company’s already impressive portfolio of ratings and research with video.

Utilizing Delve’s Online Video Management System, S&P is providing daily video commentary on the most pressing economic and financial topics.

As music has continued to evolve into digitalization—both as an auditory “mixing” tool and expansion into the realm of visual horizons with music videos—Pitchfork has added HD quality music videos, artist interviews, live performances, along with other viewing pleasures ready to be enjoyed.

With organized channels and playlists, Pitchfork TV is able to regularly update its content, constantly providing viewers with content to satiate whatever their appetite seeks. Channels such as Faces in the Crowd, Interviews, and a personal favorite, Daytripping, we can delve into a day in the life of up-and-coming artists and sneak a glimpse of Girl Talk’s Chris Corner, parading around Connie Island, or catch an interview with influential artists including Paul McCartney, Cut Copy and U2, to name a few.

Not only can we experience awesome videos, but with Pitchfork’s use of Delve Networks’ extensive API, adding features such as thumbnail gallery, featured videos, and lists of “Recently Viewed” and “Top Viewed” Videos, we can check out what our peers’ are digging as well.

So, if you’re looking for a quick study break, mid-day lunch pick-me-up tune, or an interesting perspective on new age music, Pitchfork TV and Delve Networks’ are just what you need. To start you off here’s a video from Depeche Mode one of my favorite bands of my youth. Check out their site -I promise you won’t be disappointed!

These are certainly impressive numbers, but ComScore’s metrics don’t tell the whole story. The report covers internet video sites. What it doesn’t cover are views on sites that ComScore doesn’t consider to be “internet video sites.” As video becomes more “common” on the web it will show up on sites that aren’t considered video sites. We don’t think of the web as a bunch “internet text sites” do we? We think of entertainment sites, e-commerce sites, travel sites, etc. Video will be no different.

For example, I just recently I came across a site called TVtrip, which provides video guides for hotels around the world. I continue to be impressed by all the creative ways companies and people are using video across the Internet. One of our customers, 1800Flowers, has begun producing high quality video for their increasingly popular site – Celebration.com. If you are looking for ideas for a bridal shower, birthday party, BBQ party, etc., then check it.

More and more companies are realizing that online video can be an asset for their organization. It’s not just about YouTube and Hulu anymore.