The dynamics of video distribution are quickly shifting. The era of creators and media companies relying on third-party platforms to reach and monetize their audience is ending. The path forward is clear — you must build direct relationships with your audience and control your revenue streams.
Building your own branded streaming service is the key, but the tools and complexity have made this impossible for many—until now.
Vimeo is building on its video monetization capabilities with Vimeo Streaming, a solution designed to give you control of your content and audience and drive sustainable revenue in a single platform.
It’s a user-friendly platform with all the tools you need to launch, manage, and monetize your next-generation streaming service.
Vimeo Streaming is Perfect For…
Media and entertainment companies and creators
Launch a full-fledged streaming service with more direct access to your community.
We’re the home to powerhouse entertainment brands like Martha Stewart, World of Wonder (producers of RuPaul’s Drag Race), Dropout (formerly CollegeHumor), Try Guys, Side Men, Watcher, and more!
Performing arts organizations
Engage a broader audience online by streaming live performances and on-demand video content.
See how the National Theatre of Great Britain did it.
Educators and E-learning companies
Deliver engaging educational content with interactive tools and analytics.
Companies like Coursera and JoAcademy choose Vimeo!
Sports and live event broadcasting
Live stream sporting events, performances, faith services, and more to a global audience.
Fitness studios
Build a community and monetize your fitness classes with live and on-demand streaming and subscriptions.
“As a species, we comedians land firmly in the bottom 1 percentile in 'technical proficiency,' which is why we are so grateful to be partnered with a group in the 99th. Vimeo Streaming allows for us to concentrate on our core competency — producing content — and leave the technical aspects to Vimeo. Our subscription business is far and away our biggest revenue driver, and Vimeo's comprehensive suite of tools means we're delivering it to our audience stylishly and reliably.”
Why choose Vimeo Streaming?
Vimeo Streaming provides intuitive tools and templates to create a professional ‘Netflix-style’ streaming experience without any coding needed. Customize the look and feel of your platform with your own branding, colors, and logos. No technical expertise is required, so you can focus on what you do best — creating great content.
Reach your viewers wherever they are with white-label web, mobile, and TV apps for all major platforms, including iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, and more.
Organize and categorize your videos, create playlists, include artwork, and showcase your content with custom layouts to help viewers easily find the content they want. You can even optimize your content for search with detailed metadata and eye-catching thumbnails.
For more flexibility, you can also integrate our tools into your existing tech stack. Host videos with Vimeo, then distribute them on your own custom-built streaming experience powered by Vimeo's APIs or our embeddable video player.
Monetize your content your way with sustainable revenue streams
Offer your audience the flexibility they crave with a variety of content monetization methods that easily integrate into their viewing experience.
Offering a subscription service (SVOD) can help you build a loyal subscriber base and ensure more predictable revenue streams. SVOD allows you to effortlessly manage subscriber accounts, offer free trials, and easily process payments within your branded streaming apps.
Selling or renting individual videos (TVOD) is a perfect solution for creators who prefer a more transactional approach. By setting your own prices and offering one-off purchases, you can deliver content to different audiences.
You can also generate additional revenue through sponsorship ads and video bumpers. Integrate sponsored content into your OTT streaming service, showcasing targeted ads and increasing brand awareness.
Cultivate a thriving community by rewarding loyal fans with exclusive membership tiers and perks. Offer premium content, early access to new releases, exclusive merchandise, and other enticing benefits, strengthening your connection with your most engaged viewers.
Analyze and optimize your streaming business
With Vimeo Streaming, you own and control your audience data. Monitor the performance of your streaming service with detailed reports and dashboards.
Vimeo is partnering with NPAW to provide our customers with the most advanced engagement, audience, and revenue analytics in the market to gather insights across all of our branded app surfaces.
Gain insights into audience demographics, content performance, and subscription trends to help you make informed decisions about your programming and business.
Stream the highest quality video experiences with confidence
Confidently deliver 4K video experiences with our fully customizable video player.
Engage your audience in real time with our live-streaming capabilities. Whether you're broadcasting a live performance, an event, or a Q&A, our platform delivers a smooth and reliable viewing experience at up to 60fps.
Thanks to our easy-to-use, browser-based production tools, you can live stream confidently, no matter your expertise. We also offer advanced live streaming capabilities, such as concurrent streams, backup streams, and extended 24/7 live streaming.
Make your content accessible to a broader audience! With AI-powered subtitle translations in 36 languages, you can engage a global audience and increase viewership.
Secure and control access to your valuable content
Protect your videos from unauthorized access and piracy with robust security and privacy features. Implement digital rights management (DRM) to prevent downloads and screen recordings that could lead to the potential resale of your IP.
Activate geo-blocking to restrict where your content gets shared or purchased to help with localization and licensing agreements. Plus, control access to your content with password protection and domain-level restrictions.
