Case Study: Bauer Xcel Media achieves streamlined workflows and zero upload delays with JW Player

How Bauer Xcel Media Simplified Workflows for Editors and Developers

Bauer Xcel Media, a German digital publisher behind brands like inTouch and Lecker, faced recurring operational headaches from its previous video platform: poor transcoding, uploads stuck in the queue, and a reliance on developer workarounds. To centralize and simplify workflows for editors and developers, Bauer Xcel Media implemented JW Player, migrating to the JW Platform.

JW Player migrated Bauer Xcel Media in about three weeks, importing existing video assets via a JSON API and using playlists, mobile SDKs, and the JW embed code for native apps. The result was a painless implementation that eliminated workarounds, saved editors’ and developers’ time, and ensured no uploads get stuck in the queue — a measurable impact highlighted by a three-week migration and zero updates stuck.

Bauer Xcel Media

Julian Wagner

Senior Architect