By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | July 2026 Live video streaming includes a choice between SD and HD, which can significantly shape the viewing experience for your audience. But what exactly is SD quality? SD, or Standard Definition, typically features a resolution of 480p or lower, offering a […]
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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | July 2026 Live video is now the go-to format for getting attention. It delivers immediacy and connection in a way static posts rarely do, and it seems like most teams have taken notice, with about 89% of businesses now using video as […]
For broadcasters and businesses, a white label video platform is no longer “just where the video lives.” In 2026, your player and streaming experience are part of your brand, often the first (and most frequent) touchpoint customers have with you. Streaming is now a daily habit for many consumers, and business streaming is scaling fast, […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 UPDATE, July 2026: Vimeo has announced the permanent shutdown of Vimeo On Demand on November 20, 2026. New uploads will be blocked on August 22, new purchases on September 21. If you sell or rent video content through Vimeo […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 Choosing the right video codec for web streaming is one of the fastest ways to improve video quality, reduce buffering, and lower bandwidth costs, without changing your cameras, CDN, or player. In 2026, there isn’t a single “best codec” […]