Enveu Media & OTT Glossary

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VoD (Video on Demand)

VoD (Video on Demand) allows viewers to watch video content anytime by selecting titles from a digital library instead of following a fixed broadcast schedule.

What is VoD (Video on Demand)?

VoD (Video on Demand) allows viewers to watch video content anytime by selecting titles from a digital library instead of following a fixed broadcast schedule.

Why VoD (Video on Demand) matters in OTT platforms

It directly impacts viewer experience—startup time, buffering, quality, and reliability—so it influences engagement, retention, and perceived platform quality.

How VoD (Video on Demand) works in practice

What is VoD (Video on Demand)? Video on Demand (VoD) is a content delivery model that allows users to choose and watch video content at any time instead of following a fixed broadcast schedule.

Where you encounter VoD (Video on Demand)

You’ll encounter it in playback dashboards and player metrics, during live event operations, and when troubleshooting buffering, latency, or quality issues across devices.