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The FAST & Streaming Infrastructure Glossary
The operational language behind modern ad-supported streaming, CTV monetization, and platform economics.
This glossary consolidates the technical, economic, and strategic terminology shaping the FAST ecosystem. Curated by Oxobox as part of our commitment to clarity in digital supply chain and streaming infrastructure.
This glossary builds upon the insights presented in Alan Wolk's industry report "All Grown Up: FAST Comes of Age", published by TVREV. Read the full report at TVREV
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The shift from cable to streaming has fundamentally altered content distribution economics. As ad-supported models scale, monetization pressure on CPMs intensifies — demanding precise metadata standardization, reliable SSAI infrastructure, and sophisticated contextual targeting. Platform fragmentation multiplies operational complexity, making infrastructure clarity not just a technical concern but a strategic imperative. Organizations that master the operational language of FAST position themselves to navigate this landscape with precision and confidence.
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