StreamTV 2021

Despite differing definitions of what constitutes video piracy, there’s a consensus around the idea that piracy in all its forms takes potential revenue off the table for streaming providers and content owners. Piracy Monitor’s Steve Hawley breaks down video piracy down into four categories: theft of content, theft of services, theft of advertising and theft of you, or the exploitation of individuals through web browsers, streaming devices and other platforms. How can streaming media companies best address the forms of piracy that impact them the most? What’s the best mix of proactive and reactive measures? Can companies like Netflix crack down on habits like password sharing in ways that don’t alienate loyal subscribers?