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Case Study

A UAE-based youth-centric OTT platform with multi-format content and growth

Tesliya is building a Gen Z + millennial entertainment ecosystem with short videos, micro-dramas, podcasts, movies and web series—social-first, interactive, and monetized via subscriptions + ads.

Published Dec 30, 2025
Customer size Startup
Go-live timeframe
Launching within a 6-month window
Launch content library
~2,000 micro-drama assets at launch
Media & Entertainment OTT PlatformLive Streaming & PlayoutContent Management AppsContent ManagerSubscription ManagerLinkly (Deep Linking)Experience Manager

The Challenge

The client wanted to create a platform that truly resonates with younger audiences—short videos, micro-dramas, podcasts, and movies—all while making it easy for their team to upload and manage large volumes of content quickly. They needed to launch on every major device and screen from day one—mobile, web, and smart TVs—without compromising playback quality or performance, even as viewer bandwidth and devices varied widely.

The goal was to combine subscriptions and advertising in a way that felt natural to users, while delivering a clean, modern brand experience that didn’t feel cluttered or overly commercial.  Beyond launches and campaigns, the platform needed built-in ways to attract new users—through social sharing, personalized recommendations, and interactive features that encourage repeat visits and word-of-mouth growth.

The Solution

Enveu helped the team launch a flexible, youth-first streaming platform that supports short-form and long-form content on a single system. The platform was designed to scale quickly, look modern across all devices, and support both subscription and ad-based monetization without complicating daily operations.

Everything—from content onboarding to user experience and monetization—was unified into one platform, allowing the client to focus on growing their audience instead of managing technology.

Implementation

The rollout was done in phases to ensure speed without sacrificing quality.

Enveu first enabled bulk content onboarding so the team could quickly publish short videos, micro-dramas, podcasts, and movies without manual effort. The platform was then launched simultaneously across mobile, web, and smart TV apps, ensuring a consistent viewing experience on every screen.

Personalization and engagement features were layered in early, making it easy for users to discover content, share it socially, and return frequently. Subscription plans and ad placements were carefully configured to blend naturally into the experience, maintaining a clean and branded look across the platform.

Results

The platform launched successfully across all target devices, giving the brand immediate reach across mobile and connected TV audiences. Content teams were able to onboard and publish at scale without technical bottlenecks, significantly reducing time to market.

Users responded positively to the modern experience, personalized recommendations, and short-form content formats, leading to higher engagement and repeat usage. The combined subscription and ad model unlocked multiple revenue streams while preserving a premium feel—setting the foundation for sustainable, organic growth.



 

What the customer says

“I wanted to create a platform that can accommodate more producers to publish and monetise their content easily; we take only a small cut, and they retain their rights.”
Tony Saab , Founder & CEO, Tesliya

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of platform was built in this case study?
A youth-focused streaming platform designed to support short videos, micro-dramas, podcasts, and movies, all managed from a single unified system.

How did Enveu help launch the platform across multiple devices?
Enveu enabled a single, coordinated launch across mobile apps, web, and smart TVs, ensuring a consistent viewing experience and adaptive streaming on every screen.

How was large-scale content onboarding handled?
The platform supported bulk onboarding, allowing the team to upload and manage large volumes of short-form and long-form content quickly without manual effort.

What monetization models were supported on the platform?
The platform combined subscription-based access with advertising, enabling multiple revenue streams while maintaining a clean and branded user experience.

How did the platform support organic audience growth?
Built-in personalization, social sharing, and interactive features encouraged content discovery, repeat engagement, and word-of-mouth growth.

Was the platform designed specifically for younger audiences?
Yes. The experience was optimized for mobile-first consumption, fast discovery, short attention spans, and modern viewing behaviors common among younger audiences.

How quickly was the platform brought to market?
The rollout was done in phases to ensure speed and quality, allowing the client to go live quickly without compromising performance or user experience.

Did the client need heavy technical involvement to manage the platform?
No. Enveu handled the platform complexity, enabling the client’s team to focus on content, growth, and audience engagement rather than technology management.

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