Let’s get physical for a moment. Because live streaming is an internet thing, it’s easy to think entirely in virtual terms, but physical reality plays a part, too. That includes camera quality, lighting, makeup if possible, camera angles, and of course, reliability and speed of Internet connections. It also includes the architecture used by live…
How can streaming pros deal with all of the copyright and fact-checking pitfalls of using AI systems trained with public datasets as error-ridden and inappropriately expropriated as the internet itself? Boston 25 News’ Ben Ratner, IntelliVid Research’s Steve Vonder Haar, AugXLabs’ Jeremy Toeman, and LiveX’s Corey Behnke discuss how to navigate this minefield in this…
The teams at StreamingMedia.com and Help Me Stream Research Foundation are getting a jump on fall by releasing the Autumn 2023 edition of the State of Streaming survey. This survey is our twice-annual look at the overall streaming industry. Take the survey today and help us understand just how the streaming landscape has shifted in…
In the dynamic world of live streaming, there’s a name that resonates above all else – Twitch. Born as a gaming-focused platform, Twitch has rapidly evolved into a versatile haven for content creators across diverse genres. The platform had 6.13 billion hours of binge-worthy content in the first quarter of 2022 alone. And guess what?…
What’s it like being CPO at a streaming network that’s carving out a unique position in the global media and entertainment universe and managing an expanding array of ad-supported channels and a high-visibility roster of brand partners? To find out what that role entails, what drives the tech stack that keeps such a network humming,…
The world is increasingly mobile. In a matter of fact, an incredible 85.95% of the world’s population now owns a smartphone. That’s a lot of people with potential access to people share ideas and businesses and any online store. With their customers and this level of global access, businesses in the online video space need the right tools to stand out. They need…
What are some of the best practices for evaluating streaming tech vendors? Nadine Krefetz of Reality Software discusses the various factors at play in making these decisions with LaShawn McGhee of Revry, Rob Collins of Starz, and Anil Malhotra of Bango in this clip from Streaming Media Connect 2023.
From major music concerts to exciting gaming tournaments and heartwarming pet shows, there’s an undeniable excitement in watching events unfold right before your eyes. You never quite know what surprises might come your way. That’s why social media live streaming is becoming increasingly popular among viewers and why content creators should consider jumping into this…
Personalized data is critical to video content monetization, whether in a subscription-based environment or an ad-driven FAST channel. Coming at the topic from both angles, Starz’ Rob Collins and Revry’s LaShawn McGhee discuss their organizations’ strategies for leveraging personalized data in this clip from their panel at Streaming Media Connect 2023.
Being a student is exhausting, so it’s important to take a break from your papers and assignments once in a while. Today, watching TV shows via live TV streaming is one of the most popular activities of students every evening. But how can you pick one if there are so many offers? Everyone has their…