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Streaming Audio

Audio

Audio content delivered over the internet in real-time. Examples include music streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music, as well as live radio broadcasts.

Streaming media

Compressed audio/video which plays and downloads at the same time. The user does not have to wait for the whole file to download before it starts playing.

Street furniture

DOOH

Advertising displays, many that provide a public amenity, positioned at close proximity to pedestrians for eye-level viewing or at a curb side to impact vehicular traffic.

Subscription (to play)

Gaming

A business model in gaming that applies subscription fees to access the game.

 

Subscription VOD (SVOD)

Connected TV

A video content service for which the user pays a subscription in order to access content e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime, Britbox etc.

 

Superstitials

A form of rich media advertising which allows a TV-like experience on the web. It is fully pre-cached before playing. See also Rich Media, Cache.

Supply-side platform (SSP)

An advertising technology platform which represents the suppliers of online ads (publishers). SSPs give publishers the ability to increase their website advertising revenues by engaging with multiple demand-side channels (Ad Networks, Ad Exchanges and DSP’s) through a single vendor. 

Sustainability

Sustainability

This is a broad term and, in a business context, refers to an industry or business’ ability to prevent the depletion of natural or physical resources so that they will remain available for the long-term. Sustainability is often broken down into three key areas: economic, environmental and social.

Talent

Creator

Higher tier creators may also be referred to as ‘talent’ and are usually represented by an agency

 

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