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John Agger

John Agger

Principal Industry Marketing Manager, Media & Entertainment, Fastly

John Agger is Fastly’s Principal Industry Marketing Manager, Media & Entertainment. He has been involved with digital media for more than two decades with a strong focus on publishing and streaming media workflows. In his role, John works with key strategic accounts to bring awareness of Fastly’s increasing product line as they relate to M&E. Over the course of his career, John has also worked for Adobe, Dolby, IBM, and Ericsson on go-to-market strategies, awareness and sustainability.

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Online Sports’ Shadow AudienceJohn Agger
Piracy, bots, and AI-driven attacks shadowed the 2026 World Cup. Here's what the traffic data reveals — and what it means for infrastructure.
CDN & DeliveryIndustry insights+2
The Google AI Deal No Publisher Wanted Just Handed Them Something Better: ClarityJohn Agger
As Google pushes new AI licensing terms on publishers, data and infrastructure are becoming the real source of negotiating leverage.
AICDN & Delivery+1
Prepare for peaks
Delivering A Resilient World Cup FinalAustin Spires, John Agger
How do you stream the World Cup to estimated 1.8B fans? Explore Fastly’s traffic insights, extra-time viewer surges, and real-time anti-piracy strategies.
CDN & DeliveryStreaming+1
No More Draws: What the World Cup's Knockout Rounds Reveal About ViewershipJohn Agger, Austin Spires
What happens when every World Cup match is win-or-go-home? Fastly's global traffic data reveals how extra time, penalty shootouts, and late drama reshape live viewing behavior.
StreamingCDN & Delivery+1
AI is Taking From Publishers! Here’s How They Can Fix ItJohn Agger
The old deal between publishers and search is broken. AI extracts content value without clicks or compensation. Here's the new architecture publishers need.
AICDN & Delivery+2
No Margin for Error: What the FIFA World Cup Teaches Us About Performance at the EdgeJohn Agger
What do World Cup goalkeeping and live streaming have in common? Join Fastly, AWS, and Tim Howard to explore performance, resilience, and preparation under pressure.
CDN & DeliveryEvents+2
Why iGaming Infrastructure is Breaking and What Comes NextAshley Hurwitz, John Agger
Real-time betting demands ultra-low latency. Learn how edge infrastructure helps iGaming platforms scale securely and perform under pressure.
CDN & DeliveryEdge network+2
Media over QUIC: Can Streaming Finally Have Both Scale and Low Latency?Zac Shenker, John Agger
Media over QUIC (MoQ) aims to unify low latency and scale by streaming real-time media over QUIC, replacing segments with a more efficient delivery model.
CDN & DeliveryStreaming
Mastering the Edge: What Golf Can Teach Us About Speed, Precision, and PerformanceJohn Agger
In golf and tech, precision is everything. Learn how repeatable mechanics and low latency drive elite performance in this exclusive webinar with Michael Breed.
When Moments Can’t Be Rehearsed, Preparation Is the Only Advantage That ScalesJohn Agger
When everything is live and unforgiving, preparation is the only advantage. Learn how Fastly and Jerry Rice approach peak performance under pressure.
CDN & DeliveryEvents+2
Why the Future of Streaming Lives at the EdgeJohn Agger, Ashley Hurwitz
The future of streaming lives at the edge. Explore how Fastly reduces latency, boosts performance, and unlocks sustainable content delivery for media companies.
Edge networkStreaming+2
The CDN Showdown: Fastly Outpaces Akamai in Real-World PerformanceJohn Agger
As user expectations rise and milliseconds define outcomes, choosing a modern, high-speed CDN is no longer optional but a strategic imperative. Independent Google data shows Fastly consistently outperforms Akamai in real-world web performance.
Fastly + Scalepost: Extending the Fastly platform to manage AI CrawlersJohn Agger
See when and how AI chatbots use your content. With Fastly and ScalePost, publishers finally gain visibility into how their work shows up in AI-generated answers.
AISecurity+1
Why Paying Copyright Holders for AI Training is EssentialSimon Wistow, John Agger
AI and creator rights don’t need to clash. A fair, consent-based model can drive innovation without exploiting creative work.
Industry insights
Taking Back Control: How Publishers Can Push Back on Unwanted AI ScrapingJohn Agger
Take control of AI scraping. Learn how publishers can push back against unwanted data harvesting with Fastly's AI Bot Management & new monetization opportunities.
SecurityCDN & Delivery+1
Building vs Buying a CDN: Choosing the Right Global Network InfrastructureJohn Agger
Should you build or buy a CDN? Learn the pros and cons of building vs. using CDN services for your global network infrastructure. Make the right choice for your business.
PerformanceCDN & Delivery+1
Super Bowl 2025: How Social Media Reacted in Real TimeJohn Agger
Celebrate the success of Super Bowl LIX, the most-watched in history with 128 million viewers. Uncover the intriguing social media dynamics from this iconic event.
CDN & DeliveryStreaming+1
Fastly’s Edge Cloud Industry Reports: A Year in ReviewJohn Agger
Explore our industry reports on edge cloud strategies, addressing performance and security challenges. Unlock innovative solutions for common business challenges.
Industry insightsEdge network
Security and Bot Management is Crucial for eCommerce During Back-to-School SalesJohn Agger
Strengthen your eCommerce site's security to protect customer information and maintain trust with back-to-school shoppers.
SecurityIndustry insights
Improving your WebSocket stackJohn Agger
Websocket limitations can be costly and inefficient if you want to push a lot of real-time content. Discover how Websockets paired with Fastly Fanout improves real-time communication.
ComputeEdge network+1