Fixed an issue in IE and Edge where the stretching configuration option was not respected if set to a value other than “uniform.”.Fixed an issue causing the live icon to flicker on and off when a viewer falls behind the edge in a DVR/live stream.Fixed an issue causing the recommendations shelf to appear over ads.For Video Player Bidding, created a new mediation layer ‘JWPDFP’ that combines both existing mediation layers (JWP and DFP), allowing the SpotX bidder to take advantage of the benefits of both mediation layers.Video Player Bidding was initially only available for IMA plugin. Expanded Video Player Bidding functionality to the VAST plugin.This prevents viewers from being bombarded with ads when starting content playback from somewhere other than the content’s beginning. This can be used in conjunction with seek() in lieu of a play event to define a start position and begin playback. Previously, a slight gap erroneously implied the viewer was not at the edge. When the player is within range of the live edge, viewers will now see the video position at the end of the timeslider.Some customers may notice their play button is more stylized than before. We’re optimizing the click-to-play button to drive more plays for our publishers.In JW 8.2, the player will react to the combination of the browser’s restrictions and the publisher’s setup configuration by autoplaying with or without sound, or falling back to a click-to-play player. With the impending release of Chrome 66 in April, we invested a lot of time in simplifying the expected behavior so that we can provide viewers the right feedback to know if and when they need to interact with the player to start playing, while also mitigating the impact on our publishers’ ability to monetize their content.
In JW 8.1, we implemented functionality to pause playback instantly when the browser blocks an autoplaying video. Safari 11 was first to take a strong stance by giving viewers the power to prevent videos from starting automatically. Better Handling of Browser Autoplay PoliciesĪs browser autoplay policies evolve to create a better video experience for viewers, it has become increasingly challenging for publishers, especially those that monetize their content, to ensure consistency.