Category Archives: The video experts blog

Live Commerce: How eCommerce Businesses Can Improve Sales with Video Streaming

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Over the past several years, the internet has become more accessible and online paywalls more secure. Combined with consumers’ appetite for convenience, this has propelled eCommerce—and now its next growth engine: live commerce. In 2025, analysts project global live-commerce GMV to reach approximately USD 169 billion, with Asia (especially China) leading the charge and the […]

Shadowbanning and Censorship on Free Streaming Platforms: How Broadcasters Can Keep Their Content Visible

Shadowbanning and Censorship on Free Streaming Platforms

In 2025, many broadcasters rely on free and social platforms like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitch as their primary home for live and on-demand content. They offer massive reach and zero upfront cost – but also opaque rules, aggressive AI moderation, and ranking systems you don’t control. Your stream might be technically “live,” yet quietly […]

The Big Platform Switch: Why Teams Move from Vimeo & Brightcove to Dacast

Why Teams Move from Vimeo & Brightcove to Dacast

The video streaming industry has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Once a niche space for creative communities, it now reaches hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide—surpassing 29.7 billion watch hours in Q1 2025 alone. Valued at over $108 billion, the market continues to expand, but its foundations are shifting. Following a wave of acquisitions […]

The 20 Best VOD Platforms: What You Need to Know in 2026

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In 2026, video-on-demand (VOD) platforms remain indispensable tools for businesses and content creators – profoundly shaping how global audiences consume media. These platforms offer incredible flexibility, enabling users to tap into vast, on-demand video libraries tailored to their interests and schedules. For businesses, a premium VOD platform provides a channel for engaging customers with high-quality […]

The Ultimate Guide to Sports OTT Streaming in 2025: Platforms, Trends & Strategies

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We are in the midst of a broadcasting revolution where sports consumption is rapidly shifting from traditional TV to OTT platforms. The global sports OTT market is projected to reach $37.7 billion in 2025 and nearly double to $68.3 billion by 2030, growing at a strong 12.6% CAGR. In the U.S., 118 million viewers are […]