By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026 The video streaming industry has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Once a niche space for creative communities, it now accounts for a record 49.0% of U.S. TV viewing, according to Nielsen’s July 2026 Gauge. The market continues to […]
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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026 OTT monetization models are a key part of how media businesses grow and reach their audiences. The global OTT market is expected to surpass $450 billion, with viewer habits shifting toward flexible, personalized, and often ad-supported streaming experiences. This […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026. If you’re looking for a vMix alternative, the right choice depends on your operating system, your budget, and how complex your productions are. vMix runs on Windows only and is a paid product, so Mac users and anyone who […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026. When your live stream is not working, the cause usually sits in one of a few places along the streaming workflow: filming, encoding, delivery, or playback. A modern live streaming platform makes it simple to get started, but issues […]
By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026 OTT trends in 2026 start from a simple fact: OTT streaming isn’t just “the future of TV” anymore, it’s where audiences already are. In July 2026, streaming reached a record 49.0% of U.S. TV viewing, according to Nielsen’s report, […]