Category Archives: The video experts blog

Multistream Platforms for Businesses and Creators: Top 12 Options (2026)

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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 […]

MKV vs MP4: Choosing the Right Streaming Format in 2026

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As a streamer or broadcaster, choosing the wrong video format could cause playback failures across modern browsers, 4K devices, or adaptive streaming systems. As video streaming becomes more complex, picking the correct format for your video content isn’t just a technical detail, but a selection that can directly impact whether your content succeeds or falls […]

Pay-Per-View Video Streaming: What It Is and How It Works [2025 Update]

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Pay-per-view, or transactional video on demand, is an effective way to broadcast and monetize your content. With pay-per-view (PPV), your viewers get the option to sample your content without commitment. This alone is a powerful and enticing method to gain new viewers.  In 2025, PPV is surging in popularity as creators seek more control over […]

The Role of 5G in Shaping the Future of Live Video Streaming

By the end of 2025, global 5G subscriptions are expected to reach about 2.9 billion, accounting for roughly one-third of all mobile subscriptions, significantly transforming live video over 5G. What truly sets 5G apart for live streaming is its enhanced uplink capacity, ultra-low latency, and edge computing capabilities, enabling seamless, real-time broadcasts like never before. Leading […]

15 Best Live Streaming Encoder Software + Hardware Solutions 

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Live streaming’s popularity has steadily risen, especially after the covid-19 pandemic. On the other hand, viewers’ expectations regarding high-quality content and an excellent viewing experience have also been linear as more and more viewing choices have become readily available. One primary factor that can make or break your audience’s experience is the quality of your […]