Author Archives: Emily Krings

Are you tired of your live streaming material going to waste? Are you struggling to gain viewers for your live broadcasts?  When it comes to ways to increase viewership on live event broadcasts, there are several different things to keep in mind. Even when you know you have information people want to see, growing and […]

With the sudden surge of working from home and online schooling, Zoom has its time to shine. This video communication platform has been life-saving for many businesses and schools. However, several users have experienced some hiccups in security, leaving people searching for a more robust and reliable Zoom alternative. Today, we’re going to cover everything […]

Marketers have become more creative as the world has grown more digital. Live video marketing and SEO are currently two of the top content marketing techniques.  Interestingly enough, the two are being used in unison to create a marketing beast that reaches warm audiences and builds profitable connections.  In this post, we’re going to discuss […]

Protecting your content is very important in professional broadcasting. When most people think about keeping their videos safe, their first thought goes to password protection, top-of-the-line encryption, and the like. In addition to these security measures, you should pay attention to your video copyright. As a professional broadcaster, owning your video is important. Today, we’re […]

Schools use live video broadcasting for many things, including remote learning and live streaming of sporting events and theater productions.  Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, high schools and universities have been forced to step into a “new normal” while trying to give graduating seniors the commencement ceremonies they’ve worked hard for. Dacast and other professional […]

Did you know that 53% of enterprises use live streaming for internal use each week?  Even more, businesses are using video content as part of their marketing campaigns since over 80% of consumers report that they’re more interested in watching a live video from a brand than reading an article or a social media post. […]

Video on demand (VOD) is the future of online content delivery. A recent HubSpot survey revealed that audiences prefer video over all other forms of content including emails, infographics, and blog articles. Another report found year-over-year viewing times on VOD platforms up 155% (with almost 20 minutes spent per session). According to Cisco Systems, the […]

When it comes to live video streaming, it can be a challenge to know where to start. Before going live, broadcasters need to consider which online video platform (OVP) suits their streaming needs.  With so many video streaming platforms on the market, it can be difficult to decide which is right for you. When it […]

As a broadcaster, deciding whether to live stream your content or release it on a video on demand platform is one of the more important choices you’ll have to make. Once you understand the difference between live and VOD streaming, you have to wade through the various features on all the available VOD platforms. With […]

Over the past decade, digital technology has expanded the reach of information worldwide. However, it has also exposed all of us to more online vulnerabilities. By 2021, cybercrime damages are forecasted to reach $6 trillion annually.  In order to avoid becoming part of this statistic, it is important that you choose a streaming solution that […]