Platforms
11 dispatches
Delivering to Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video, and 100+ FAST Channels: What Eight Years of Pushing Content Into Every Platform Taught Us
A modern catalog is delivered to roughly a hundred platforms, not one. SVOD, EMA, and FAST each have a different operational shape. What eight years of pushing content into every platform taught us about delivery operations.
Peacock Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
Peacock is NBCUniversal's hybrid SVOD/AVOD platform with two tiers — Premium ($10.99/mo with ads) and Premium Plus ($16.99/mo, mostly ad-free). Peacock discontinued its free tier for new users in January 2023. Delivering content requires tier-aware rights, SCTE-35 ad markers, IMF or ProRes masters, and support for both subscription and ad-supported windows. Here is the complete workflow and how Molten Cloud automates Peacock-ready avails.
Samsung TV Plus Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
Samsung TV Plus ships pre-installed on Samsung smart TVs with 100M+ monthly active users across 30 countries — delivering content requires channel-operator partnerships, region-specific frame rates, SCTE-35 ad markers, and FAST-formatted metadata. Here is the complete delivery workflow and how Molten Cloud automates Samsung-ready avails.
Apple TV Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
Apple TV delivery requires Transporter, an iTunes Connect content-provider account under the Apple Video Partner Program, and the .itmsp iTunes Package with Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos, and 4K UHD for premium releases. Here is the complete workflow — avails format, technical specs, QC requirements, and how Molten Cloud automates Apple TV delivery and TVOD/SVOD royalty tracking across 114 storefronts.
YouTube Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
YouTube Movies & TV offers TVOD, AVOD, and Content ID revenue across 100+ countries. Here is the complete delivery workflow — avails format, technical specs (ProRes to 4K), CMS and aggregator paths, and how Molten Cloud automates YouTube royalty tracking across all three revenue streams.
Plex Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow (With a Note on Crackle)
Plex is one of the few AVOD platforms with true global reach — 25M monthly active users across 195+ countries, 45,000+ titles, and an active Partner Portal for distributor intake. This post covers Plex avails, technical specs, metadata requirements, and delivery workflow. It also explains why Crackle is no longer a delivery target following parent company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment's 2024 bankruptcy and 2025 asset liquidation.
Roku Channel Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
Roku Channel is the device-native FAST/AVOD platform pre-installed on 80M+ Roku devices. Here is the complete delivery workflow — avails format, Direct Publisher feed structure, technical specs, and how Molten Cloud automates AVOD delivery and ad-revenue royalty tracking.
Netflix Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
Netflix delivery requires IMF packaging, Backlot portal access, and localization in 30+ languages — with a 20-30% first-submission QC rejection rate. Here is the complete workflow and how Molten Cloud manages the rights and royalties around Netflix deals.
Pluto TV Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
Pluto TV operates 800+ linear channels across 35+ countries — delivering content requires FAST-specific rights, ad-break markers, and linear scheduling data. Here is the complete workflow and how Molten Cloud automates FAST delivery.
Tubi Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
Tubi is the largest free AVOD platform in the US with 80M+ monthly users. Here is the complete delivery workflow — avails format, technical specs, content curation process, and how Molten Cloud automates AVOD delivery and ad-revenue royalty tracking.
Amazon Prime Video Delivery Guide — Avails, Specs & Workflow
Amazon Prime Video accepts content through three pathways — each with different avails formats, delivery specs, and QC standards. Here is the complete delivery workflow: EMA avails, technical specifications, metadata requirements, and how Molten Cloud automates it.