JW Player

https://www.jwplayer.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jwplayer/

JW Player, a privately owned US company founded in 2008, provides video business systems. Employing approximately 350 people, the company's offerings have evolved from a basic video player to encompass software for over-the-top (OTT) video delivery. Its services include an end-to-end OTT video platform for on-demand and live content distribution across various platforms, and a contextual advertising targeting service compatible with external ad servers and networks. In 2023, the company's revenue was less than $25 million.

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Founded

2008

Headcount

350

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Primary Segment

Video business systems

Ownership

Privately Owned

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News Summary:

On May 1, 2025, JW Player, in conjunction with Connatix, was named a finalist in the Innovation in Monetization Category of the 2025 StreamTV Awards program. Separately, SVP of Business Development Anthony Gonsalves shared insights on current video trends, including the increasing use of vertical video formats and the demand for privacy-focused advertising, during an interview at POSSIBLE Miami. Additionally, JW Player highlighted Dynamic Strategy Rules, a tool designed to help publishers create customized monetization strategies through automation. Finally, John Nardone, CEO of JW Player and Connatix, was mentioned among investors and advisors in Brandlight's recent $5.75 million pre-seed funding round.

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JW Player offers 6 products in the ad tech and media tech industries. JW Player's product portfolio comprises of user experience and devices, content security, RTB and programmatic, video business systems and video data and analytics.

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JW Player's revenues were less than $25M in 2023. Caretta Research has split JW Player's revenue into 7 different product categories, the largest of which is tV and online video platforms (OVP CMS). For full access to JW Player's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

30th

2025

10:31

JW Player | Competitive Intelligence Profile

JW Player is a leading video technology and monetization platform that empowers media owners and advertisers to unlock the full potential... JW Player is a leading video technology and monetization platform that empowers media owners and advertisers to unlock the full potential of video.

RivalSense

May

25th

2025

01:34

New Offerings,

JWP Connatix on the Future of Video at POSSIBLE

In a recent interview with Sphere Digital held at POSSIBLE Miami, our SVP of Business Development, Anthony Gonsalves, shared quick insights on the evolving video landscape, including the rise of vertical formats and the growing demand for smarter, privacy-first advertising solutions.

Jw Player

May

21st

2025

15:50

Increase Your Revenue With Dynamic Strategy Rules

Learn how to optimize ad revenue, personalize content, and enhance viewer experiences with no complex coding required. In this session, our experts introduce Dynamic Strategy Rules, a powerful tool from JW Player that empowers publishers to create tailored monetization strategies with a simple, automation-style UI.

Jw Player

May

3rd

2025

04:12

Awards and Recognitions,

JWP Connatix Named a Finalist in the 2025 StreamTV Awards

Shortlisted in the Innovation in Monetization Category New York, May 1, 2025 — JWP Connatix, a leading video technology and monetization platform, today announces it has been named a finalist in the 2025 StreamTV Awards program, in the Innovation in Monetization Category.

Jw Player

Apr

16th

2025

05:18

Funding Activities, Artificial Intelligence,

This Startup Helps Marketers Understand What AI Says About Them. Here’s the Pitch Deck It Used To Nab $5.75M

Startup Brandlight has secured $5.75 million in pre-seed funding to help brands influence how they appear across AI-driven platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity. VC firms Cardumen Capital and G20 Ventures led the round, with additional investors and advisors including Tony Weisman (former chief marketing officer at Dunkin), David Edelman (Aetna’s former CMO), Sarah Fay (chair of the board of directors, Ziff Davis), and John Nardone (CEO at JW Player and Connatix).

Adweek

Apr

11th

2025

01:51

Events,

RealClearHealth Presents: The Health Of Small Business In America

RealClearHealth Presents: The Health Of Small Business In America How do we reset the conversation around vaccines post-Covid? Jerry Rogers, Editor of RealClearPolicy and RealClearHealth, is joined by John Stanford, Managing Partner at the PrismGroup, Ron Busby, Sr., CEO of the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce, and Bob Goldberg, Vice President of Research Programs at the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest.

Jw Player

Apr

3rd

2025

00:46

OTT.X Buzz Session 03.19.25 – Women’s History Month Edition

In honor of Women’s History Month, this special OTT.X Buzz Session brought together a dynamic group of female leaders to discuss the latest trends and news in OTT, CTV, and streaming. Join industry experts as they discuss buzz-worthy topics, sharing their insights on the streaming landscape and the role of women in driving innovation within the industry.

Jw Player

Apr

1st

2025

20:59

Artificial Intelligence

Video Streaming Software Market Latest Trends, Size, Share, Top Key Companies, Industry Analysis, Advance Technology, Future Development & Forecast – 2029 – Concord News Now

IBM (US), Brightcove (US), Kaltura (US), Edgio (US), Vimeo (US), Agile Content (Spain), Haivision (Canada), Panopto (US), Enghouse (Canada), Akamai (US), Netgem Group (France), Dailymotion (France), Hive Streaming (Sweden), Blue Billywig (Netherlands), JW Player (US), Wowza (US).

Concord News Now

Mar

29th

2025

03:38

Management Changes,

JWP Connatix Announces Industry Innovator and Leader, John Nardone, as Chief Executive Officer

Industry-defining media and technology executive, John Nardone, becomes new CEO of leading independent video platform, JWP Connatix. NEW YORK, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JWP Connatix (JWPC), a leading video technology and monetization platform, announced that John Nardone has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer, effective today.

Jw Player

Mar

26th

2025

18:30

Artificial Intelligence,

How a Privacy-First Strategy Will Apply to AI Development, Adoption and Compliance

How a Privacy-First Strategy Will Apply to AI Development, Adoption and Compliance Jason Albert, Global Chief Privacy Officer of ADP, Hilary Wandall, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer of Dun & Bradstreet, and Taryn Crane, Privacy & Data Protection Practice Leader, BDO USA, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss how a privacy-first strategy will apply to AI development, adoption and compliance.

Jw Player

Mar

24th

2025

11:30

Management Changes,

Exclusive: Ad Tech OG John Nardone Is The New CEO Of JWP Connatix

JWP Connatix might not have a new name yet, but it does have a new CEO. On Monday, the newly merged company – the combination of video monetization platforms JW Player and Connatix – announced the appointment of John Nardone as chief executive officer.

AdExchanger

Mar

21st

2025

06:38

The New Playbook: Engaging the Modern Female Sports Fan

Women’s sports are evolving, and the opportunity to tap into this expanding market has never been greater. With revenue projected to exceed $1 billion—an incredible 300% growth since 2021—understanding how to engage modern female fans is key to staying ahead in this booming industry.

Jw Player

JW Player's customers primarily consist of broadcast television and radio, online Audio and Video Media and political Organizations companies. Examples of JW Player's customers include France Télévisions, European Parliament and Insider. JW Player has commercial and technical partners like Google, EPAM Systems and Oracle.

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