Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital
Troy Dreier gained most of his knowledge of the streaming video world from his day job as the Senior Associate Editor for StreamingMedia.com, the leading news site for the online video industry. He’s interviewed many of the major players in the new online video economy, and moderated panels at his company’s Streaming Media East and West conferences. He’s also the Editor or OnlineVideo.net, a site that helps online video marketers stay on top of trends and do their work more effectively. Prior to working with StreamingMedia.com, he was a full-time freelance technology writer and a staff editor for PC Magazine. Troy lives in Jersey City, NJ.
Recent Posts by Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital
By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Monday, May 8, 2017 - 11:06 am
The biggest name in sports journalism will soon launch an OTT video service. During its newfront presentation in New York City last week, Time Inc. dropped the news that Sports […]
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Monday, May 1, 2017 - 11:31 am
NBC Sports Gold is a big win for niche sports fans. In this direct-to-consumer service, NBC lets fans buy live-streaming and replay access to events and leagues they can’t get […]
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Monday, April 17, 2017 - 9:29 am
Last month, ESPN treated several hundred basketball-loving San Franciscans to a unique viewing experience called “NBA on ESPN Remix.” In an experiment designed to engage its younger fans, the network […]
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Monday, April 10, 2017 - 10:01 am
Indians love cricket, but how do they feel about the great American pastime? Major League Baseball announced a deal with Indian OTT video service Veqta to live-stream 20 games a […]
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 10:46 am
Get on camera, brag about it to your buddies. That’s the magic of 15 Seconds of Fame. Thanks to a deal announced last week, Big Ten fans are going to […]
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Monday, March 27, 2017 - 12:12 pm
“We felt like, being a niche sport, we had a real opportunity to be a digital-first league,” says National Lacrosse League Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz. “We focused on becoming a modern […]
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Monday, March 20, 2017 - 11:45 am
FuboTV isn’t just about soccer. In fact, with the premiere service it launched in beta in February, it isn’t just about sports.
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Monday, March 13, 2017 - 10:46 am
Online interest in the NFL’s annual Scouting Combine — which puts top college talent to the test in front of coaches, scouts, and managers — last week was higher than […]
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Monday, February 27, 2017 - 9:49 am
Race fans don’t need a TV, cable subscription, or even a live internet connection to enjoy NASCAR. All they need is the NASCAR DeskSite application, which enables them to play […]
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By Troy Dreier, Contributor, Streaming & Digital | Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 10:43 am
The Centennial Conference of Maryland and Pennsylvania marked an important first this month: it became the first NCAA Division III conference to launch a set-top–box app — on Roku, specifically. […]
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