BrightCove Overview

Brightcove offers a scalable, reliable, and secure streaming platform for hosting, sharing, and streaming video content. A demo can be requested today.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Content Management, Advertisement, Communication Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using BrightCove.

Other use cases:

  • Social Media Management
  • Engagement Management
  • Capturing Leads
  • Lead Analytics
  • Workflow Management
  • Lead Qualification: Technographic
  • Market Survey
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Business Priorities

Acquire Customers and Improve ROI are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using BrightCove.

Other priorities:

  • Improve Brand Engagement
  • Increase Sales & Revenue
  • Improve Internal Communications
  • Build Brand Awareness
  • Enhance Customer Relationships
  • Establish Thought Leadership
  • Enter New Markets Internationally Or Locally
  • Launch New Products
  • Improve Digital And Social Presence
  • Increase Customer Life Time Value
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BrightCove Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

BrightCove works with different mediums / channels such as Video. and Social Media.

BrightCove's features include Video Hosting, Live Streaming, Interactive Content, etc. and BrightCove support capabilities include Chat Support, Email Support, Phone Support, etc. also BrightCove analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"We count on Brightcove to always give us the edge in technology, the edge in security, and the edge in distribution while remaining economical and efficient." - Moustapha Behkeet

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...It is more well suited for a colleague who will be dealing with the uploading of video content and critiquing such content to get the most possible exposure...." Peer review by Employee in Research & Development
"...It also offers a solution to the publishers by allowing them to connect with the advertising companies and broadcasters, marketers and enterprises...." 10 Best Adsense Alternatives For YouTube To Earn Money
"...My favorite thing about Brightcove is the social functionality that allows me to publish videos to Youtube, Twitter, and other platforms...." Peer review by Anonymous Reviewer

BrightCove, Renderforest Video, InVideo, Loom, Crowdriff Platform, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Video Platform. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Popular Business Setting

for BrightCove

Top Industries

  • Publishing
  • Computer Software
  • Education

Popular in

  • Enterprise
  • Mid Market
  • Small Business

BrightCove is popular in Publishing, Computer Software, and Education and is widely used by Enterprise, Mid Market, and Small Business.

BrightCove Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

Why is BrightCove the best choice for Content Management?

What makes BrightCove ideal for Communication Management?

How efficiently Does BrightCove manage your Social Media Management?

What benefits does BrightCove offer for Engagement Management?

60 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well BrightCove solved their Video Platform needs. Cuspera uses 2390 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Video Platform needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
BrightCove testimonial

Moustapha Behkeet

VP and Managing Director

WatchiT

We count on Brightcove to always give us the edge in technology, the edge in security, and the edge in distribution while remaining economical and efficient. Testimonial By Moustapha Behkeet
BrightCove testimonial

Jeff Castelaz

Founder

Dropkicks Murphys

Until we’re able to put bands on the road in a way that’s safe for everyone on both sides of the security barrier, the ‘B’ category in my speed dial will change from ‘Bus Company’ to ‘Brightcove. Testimonial By Jeff Castelaz
BrightCove testimonial

Melissa Datre

Interim Marketing Director

Wesleyan University

It really is amazing the level of sophistication of the Brightcove platform. It's easy to use; it's intuitive, which, trust me, is hard to find these days. Testimonial By Melissa Datre
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
BrightCove testimonial

Moustapha Behkeet

VP and Managing Director

WatchiT

We count on Brightcove to always give us the edge in technology, the edge in security, and the edge in distribution while remaining economical and efficient. Testimonial By Moustapha Behkeet
BrightCove testimonial

Jeff Castelaz

Founder

Dropkicks Murphys

Until we’re able to put bands on the road in a way that’s safe for everyone on both sides of the security barrier, the ‘B’ category in my speed dial will change from ‘Bus Company’ to ‘Brightcove. Testimonial By Jeff Castelaz
BrightCove testimonial

Melissa Datre

Interim Marketing Director

Wesleyan University

It really is amazing the level of sophistication of the Brightcove platform. It's easy to use; it's intuitive, which, trust me, is hard to find these days. Testimonial By Melissa Datre
 

Brightcove Powers Japans Newest Streaming Service, J:COMs Animal Watch

Brightcove has been selected by J:COM, Japan's largest cable TV company, to power its new streaming service, Ikimono Watch. The service will broadcast content from Japanese zoos and aquariums, utiliz...ing Brightcove's Video Cloud and Android SDK for seamless integration and content management. This partnership highlights Brightcove's platform reliability and scalability in video distribution.

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Canela Media Selects Brightcove to Power Streaming Service

Canela Media has expanded its partnership with Brightcove to enhance its streaming service, leveraging Brightcove's Emmy Award-winning video technology. This collaboration aims to boost Canela Media'...s reach and advertising revenue by utilizing Brightcove's server-side ad insertion, video transcoding, and content distribution capabilities. The partnership will support Canela Media in scaling its services and engaging multicultural audiences more effectively.

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Sunn Stream Chooses Brightcove To Operate New Streaming Service Offering Family-Friendly Entertainment And Educational Content

Sunn Stream has chosen Brightcove to power its new streaming service, which offers family-friendly entertainment and educational content. Brightcove's platform will enable Sunn Stream to manage, dist...ribute, and monetize its content, providing a seamless user experience across devices. This partnership highlights Brightcove's role in supporting media companies with high-quality video streaming solutions.

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Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) - Media Production - Large

Singapore, Singapore

Brightcove helped Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) boost video engagement by 50% with interactive video. SPH used Brightcove Video Cloud to host all editorial and advertising video content. The BrandIn...sider team created digital-led campaigns with interactive elements, increasing viewing time and audience engagement. Brightcove’s analytics tracked campaign impact, helping SPH deliver targeted, creative media solutions. SPH now uses interactive video to help advertisers reach and engage more viewers.

 

Rogers Media - Media Production - Large

Toronto, Canada

Brightcove helped Rogers Media deliver free, personalized video content across digital platforms. Rogers Media used Brightcove's fast video player and SSAI tools to reach viewers on mobile, desktop, ...and connected devices. The solution enabled Rogers Media to grow its audience and boost revenue by offering live and on-demand programming without cable authentication. The partnership allowed Rogers Media to focus on innovation and brand growth while Brightcove managed the technical side. Rogers Media now attracts new viewers and keeps existing fans engaged with seamless video experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

for BrightCove

What is BrightCove?

BrightCove is an online video hosting and publishing platform for publishers, broadcasters, marketing, enterprises, sales teams to generate better leads, increase customer engagement and revenue.

BrightCove helps teams to create totally immersive experience with the fastest player in the industry plus a video player management system that makes publishing a snap, It delivers the best video experience, it provides best in class partner video integration, it offers industry leading solution for live streaming at scale. It supports social media channel.

BrightCove uses html 5 video player for creating totally immersive experience with the fastest player in the industry plus a video player management system that makes publishing a snap.It provides rich APIs, easily customized UI/UX, expansive lineup of features and plugins and complete documentation helps developers deliver the customizable player. It comes with third-party analytics plugins to integrate video viewing data into global site or app analytics.

What is BrightCove used for?

BrightCove is a Video Platform Software mainly used by its customers to Acquire Customers and Improve ROI by Content Management, Advertisement and Communication Management .

What are the top features of BrightCove?

Video hosting, Live streaming and Interactive content are some of the top features of BrightCove.

Who uses BrightCove?

BrightCove is used by Publishing, Computer Software and Education among other industries.

What are BrightCove alternatives?

Renderforest Video, InVideo, Loom and Crowdriff Platform are popular alternatives for BrightCove.

Where is BrightCove located?

BrightCove is headquartered at 281 Summer Street Boston MA 02210.
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Peers used BrightCove for content management and advertisement

BrightCove Features

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

1.81/5

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Custom Reports

4.44/5

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Analytics

4.36/5

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

1.81/5

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Custom Reports

4.44/5

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Analytics

4.36/5

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BrightCove Integrations

BrightCove integrates with a wide range of software applications through its robust data import and export capabilities.

Data Import
Data Export

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Brightcove Inc. News

Product

Brightcove Adds New Features to Its AI Suite for Video Advertising

Brightcove has introduced AI Contextual Ads and Smart Ad Breaks to its AI Suite for video advertising. These features enhance contextual targeting and ad placement precision by analyzing video content at the scene level and recommending ad break positions. This innovation aims to address challenges in the growing contextual advertising and connected TV markets.

Product

Brightcove rolls out Prism redesign

Brightcove has launched Prism, a redesigned platform interface enhancing usability and consistency. Developed with customer collaboration, Prism aims to streamline workflows and improve navigation, offering a unified experience. This redesign is part of Brightcove's ongoing innovation, following its acquisition by Bending Spoons, with further enhancements planned.

M&A

Brightcove Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Bending Spoons for $233 Million

Brightcove has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons for $233 million. This acquisition marks a significant development in the video hosting and streaming platform industry.

M&A

Bending Spoons closes $233 million acquisition of Brightcove | Brightcove Video Platform Player

Bending Spoons has completed the acquisition of Brightcove for approximately $233 million, transitioning Brightcove into a privately held company. This acquisition, approved by Brightcove's Board and shareholders, aims to leverage Bending Spoons' expertise to enhance Brightcove's video engagement platform. Brightcove's stock will no longer be publicly traded.

Brightcove Inc. Profile

Company Name

Brightcove Inc.

Year Founded

2004

HQ Location

281 Summer Street Boston MA 02210

Employees

251-500

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Financials

IPO