Just about every form of media has been usurped by the Internet. Case in point: video. As the use of traditional video cameras continues to decline dramatically, the Internet has swooped in to replace that outdated technology. In turn, the digital video trend has given rise to online video as a dominant media form. Today, […]

It’s that time of year again – Christmastime! It’s also the busiest time of the year for churches all around the world. During the holiday season especially, many pastors and leadership groups are seeking new ways to reach a bigger congregation. In fact, some have already discovered one of the best ways to increase their […]

Modern media companies are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. In just a few short years, we’ve seen the decline of traditional and cable TV and a corresponding explosion in online video. Today, live broadcasting for media and event agencies play a key role in their business success. Why should media and event agencies invest […]

How can you provide the best possible video streaming quality to your viewers? This has long been a serious challenge for broadcasters. In one study, 63 percent of viewers cited buffering issues as their most serious problem when watching online video. And when viewers have quality problems, they tend to leave your website and not return. And […]

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’s a lot to keep in mind. Even when you know you have information people want to see, growing and maintaining your […]

Churches and religious organizations of all types are operating in a changing modern world. Starting four years ago, young millennials ages 14-25 began watching more video on digital devices than on television. Live streaming video online is now easier and more affordable than ever before. Using a church streaming service allows congregations to reach a […]

In February 2019, Brightcove announced that it was acquiring the Ooyala online video platform. This $15 million deal brought together two major players in the OTT solutions and video hosting industry. Now, current customers of the Ooyala online video platform face a bad situation. Brightcove is pulling the plug on Ooyala completely. In fact, Ooyala will […]

As industry magazine Streaming Media puts it, “we’ve seen the meteoric rise of streaming video across every aspect of modern work and entertainment.” It’s only by looking backward that we can truly appreciate how rapid this rise in video streaming has been. In fact, 15 to 20 years ago, online video didn’t really exist. Today, […]

In today’s highly digital world, publishers have a lot on their plates already. Content, marketing, metrics, contracts, monetization–and the list goes on. In recent years, online video has grown explosively. Relatedly, with video streaming rising 72.4% between Q1 2018 and Q1 2019, publishers today have even more to keep track of. As a result, professional […]

Here at Dacast, we’ve worked with thousands of customers in all sorts of different industries. Despite their differences, all of them have sought a business video hosting solution that can help their work to succeed. Whether in education, sales, sports, government, banking, or something else, professionals need a video hosting manager with certain basic features. […]