Analyzing the Modern OTT Piracy Video Ecosystem

June 20, 2018

This paper outlines contemporary so-called “pirate” video content ecosystems and enabling technologies. It describes the methods used to acquire, package and distribute this content that largely consists of works that infringe copyright by being used without the permission of the copyright owner in the underlying video content. The primary intent of this paper is to clearly define the sources, distribution mechanisms and sales channels that allow the use of this content to grow.

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Today, more than 40% of consumers subscribe to three or more video streaming services. Despite growing choice, it has become a complex and time-consuming process for consumers to find the content they want. As we explored in Streaming’s Next Act1, scattered recommendation algorithms lead to incomplete or inaccurate recommendations, often irrelevant content, and hence, frustration for many consumers.

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