The New Frontier of Video on Demand: Expert Insights on Curation
In this comprehensive guide, I draw on my decade of experience in the video streaming industry to explore the transformative power of curation in video on demand (VOD). I explain why algorithmic recommendations alone fall short, and how human-in-the-loop curation can dramatically improve user engagement and retention. Through detailed case studies—including a 2023 project with a niche gardening channel—I compare three curation approaches: pure algorithm, editor-led, and hybrid models. I provide