Author Archives: Jon Whitehead

Live Streaming CDNs – What Broadcasters Need to Know in 2025

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Today’s broadcasters rely heavily on smooth, reliable live streaming. This is why Dacast’s multi-CDN architecture, combined with HTTP/3 streaming, means fewer stalls during traffic spikes—without complex DIY routing. This ensures your viewers enjoy seamless content delivery, boosting engagement and satisfaction. A live streaming CDN is key to speeding up video delivery by routing content from […]

How to Use OBS Studio for Professional Streaming in 2025

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You’re trying to break out as the next big live-streaming sensation but don’t know where to start? First things first, you must be able to produce high-quality streams. To do that, you’ll need to have high-quality screen recordings, crisp audio output, and an optimized recording path. Furthermore, the content must be good enough for high-resolution […]

The 20 Best Live Streaming Apps for Mobile Broadcasting [2025 Update]

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Live video streaming continues to prove a popular medium for watching online content. Millions of viewers prefer the immediacy of live video, making it the premier method to experience events and connect with creators in real-time. A recent study found that live streaming accounts for 23% of global viewing time, and it’s expected to produce […]

Building a Scalable OTT Platform: Architecture, Tech Stack & Monetization Models (2025 Guide)

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The balance of power in television has tipped. This past May, U.S. viewers spent 44.8% of their TV time on streaming platforms, nudging past the combined total of cable and broadcast for the first time. And it wasn’t a one-month blip – through July and August 2025, streaming’s share held steady at about 46-47%, making […]

The 12 Best Multistreaming Platforms in 2025: A Comparison

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Entertainment is moving forward from scripted television and endless commercials. Audiences want to watch real people with bigger-than-life personalities. Live streamers give them what they want. Recent numbers show live streaming now accounts for a 23% of total viewing time globally, the market is estimated to grow to over $3 billion by 2027. With such […]