Playout 2.0
Build & monetize linear TV with Zype Playout 2.0
Drag-and-drop programming of on-demand videos into linear streams for distribution across broadcast and digital platforms.
How Playout Works
Import Your Video Library
Content ingest through direct uploads, MRSS feeds, APIs, and more
Curate & Schedule Video Programming
Seamlessly program content stored in the Zype VideoMeta CMS
Connect Your Ad Server
Easily monetize content with ad breaks
Select Distribution Endpoints
Publish content to all major mobile, OTT, web, and social platforms
Deliver 24/7 linear livestreams across multiple streaming
destinations with Zype's publishing and distribution connectors
The future of television is digital linear
250%
Viewers spend 250% longer watching digital linear than AVOD, and they watch it 3x more often.
110%
Households who stream digital linear video grew 110% from 2018 to 2020, cable/satellite households shrunk 10% in the same time period.
225%
Ad spend on connected TV is expected to double from 2019 to 2024, and linear subscription revenue will grow 225% in the same time period.
Zype Playout 2.0 makes it easy to transform video content libraries into
IP-delivered linear livestreams for million of viewers.
Zype Playout
top-level features
& benefits
Horizontal Timeline Scheduler UI
Scheduling programming is intuitive with a time-based horizontal interface inspired by video editing software.
Flexible Distribution Destinations
Program your channel once and distribute to as many destinations as you need in HLS or RTMP formats.
Easy Ad Monetization
Hassle-free setup of ad monetization using existing/out-of-the-box ad servers such as Google Ad Manager.
First-Party Data Collection
Gather your own data from your viewers and avoid dependencies and restrictions around 3rd party data collection.
Actionable Insights
Make smart programming decisions based on what, where, and when content performs best.
Advanced API Tools
Integrate Zype Playout into your existing systems or build your own tools to make Playout work best for your team.
Digital-First Infrastructure
Zype Playout simply works how you expect it to; there is no translation between analog and digital platforms.
Advanced tools that make operating Playout a breeze
Publish a continuous 24/7 linear channel with infinitely curated content with Zype's content ingestion workflows or program on the fly and watch your channel update instantaneously.
Content Blocks
Group content together to create reusable programming blocks
Playlists
Playlists can be configured to automatically pull in defined content
Dynamic Looping
Simplify curation by looping programmed items in the timeline
Priority Override
Seamlessly override your base track programming by adding content to a priority track for special events and stunts
Asset Filter & Sorting
Filter assets by type (video, playlist, ad, bumper, and program block) and sort for easy curation
Dynamic Bumpers & Slates
Easily insert programming bumpers and automatically fall back to a custom slate if there is a programming gap
History Log Undo
Ability to track all changes and “undo” changes to your timeline
Rundown Export
Generate a listing of all assets and timecodes for a full linear channel
Ad Break Indicators
Insert ad breaks directly into the timeline for optimal programming
Drag & Drop Content
Intuitively schedule linear channels with an easy to use drag & drop interface
In-Timeline Asset Trimming
Dynamically resize video assets in a timeline to easily fill scheduling gaps and time content perfectly
One-Click Sync
Content is immediately available for Playout programming after successful import into the video CMS
Who Zype Playout is for
Broadcasters
TV-Native broadcasters extend their libraries into digital experiences for expanded distribution.
Digital Publishers
Digital-native content creators find new life in their VOD and live videos with linear distribution.
Consumer Brands
Brands distribute content to promote the products they sell.
Developers
Developers leverage robust video APIs to build video experiences with Zype.
Customers love Zype Playout 2.0
"With Zype Playout, we were able to easily create our lean-back of linear music video channels. Zype's Playout Analytics API integrated with our own data warehouse, allowing us to get real-time updates to key business users at Vevo."
Adam Butler
Director, Brand Insight & Measurement, VEVO.
"Using Zype Playout, we were able to implement an "Always On" YouTube strategy. Zype's easy of use allowed us to grow our main channel. After just 6 months, we increased our monthly watch hours by 900%."
Steven Keith
Channel Manager, Spinmaster (Paw Patrol, Tech Deck, hatchimals)
"Zype's Playout allowed Night Flight to build two distinct channels that we are able to update with new programming each week. We have seen a huge shift to these channels in terms of viewing patterns of our subscribers."
Stuart Shapiro
Founder, Night Flight
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