Category Archives: The video experts blog

The Broadcaster’s Guide to CDNs (Content Delivery Networks)

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Delivering top-tier online video can be challenging. Content files are getting larger and users expect HD streaming to happen instantly. Broadcasters who value quality are incorporating live streaming CDNs (content delivery networks) to meet this growing demand.  At Dacast, we integrate top-tier CDNs to ensure global delivery and low-latency streaming for our broadcasters. As a […]

The 10 Best Video Monetization Platforms in 2026

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Video monetization platforms continue to create a variety of new business opportunities as skyrocketing growth has normalized into the widespread adoption of live streaming video in every format on every device. Streaming research shows that digital video ad spend is projected to reach $72 billion in 2025, a 14 % increase over 2024, and will […]

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 […]

Adaptive Bitrate vs Multi-Bitrate Streaming: A Guide For Broadcasters

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As screen resolution rises in definition and competition in the online content creation space gets fiercer, broadcasters must place a greater emphasis on quality of experience (QoE). Audiences always want their video content to be better, faster, and clearer. Fortunately, video streaming technologies are continually improving to meet the growing demand. In fact, a recent […]