The Future Of Television. Dissected Daily.
Gaming Video Content Keeps Growing, with Influencers Doing the Heavy Lifting
A new report from Tubular Labs shows how gaming content continues to explode, with influencers driving the bus.
OTT Sports In Europe: What Comes Next?
A look at the growing market for OTT sports broadcasting in Europe, now on hold, but sure to explode post-pandemic.
Ninja's Leap To Mixer Scrambles Livestreaming But Don't Cry For Twitch Just Yet
One of Twitch's biggest stars, Ninja, surprised the livestreaming industry by jumping to rival Mixer. It could be a big deal for the burgeoning business, but Twitch isn't going anywhere.
Engagement, Not Views, Becomes New Currency for Facebook Live
Facebook's initial move to stop paying for live videos could harm publishers, but the best content creators could be rewarded for more engaging work.
NBC's Live-Streaming Viewership Takes Off Around Olympics
The Olympics and Super Bowl have both earned a lot of streaming and mobile activity -- a big sign for streaming as part of major live event experiences.
Twitch's Average Streaming Audience Draws Closer to ESPN, Cable News
In January 2018, Twitch averaged nearly 1 million viewers. Those numbers put it at near-parity with cable news and ESPN -- a potential boost for OTT.
Live-Streaming Goes for Gold at 2018 Olympics
The 2018 Olympics will be live-streamed all over, from NBC to Google and Snapchat. And even brands are getting in on the act, too.
The Most Powerful Moments in Live Video -- You’ll Never See on Facebook
Live video's growing as an enterprise tool within organizations for sales and internal corporate/C-suite communications as well.
Live video poised to remain hot topic for 2018
Live video was on everyone's minds in 2017, and as 2018 gets going, it's clear that brands and publishers alike are still hooked.
Sports Illustrated, CBS Find New (Very Different) Ways to Reach Live Audiences
Live video grows by the day -- no matter the screen. And publishers and brands continue to find new ways to get out in front of audiences. This week, Sports Illustrated, CBS and Reuters make the biggest moves with streaming content.
Getting Real and Going Live in Retail
Portland, Ore. wool brand Pendleton opens its new flagship location with help from Brandlive's live video solutions today.
Facebook spending millions programming itself into live TV
Facebook’s video programming is about to change, and they’ll spend a pretty penny to do it (plus more of this week's live video news).
Turner’s TNT Overtime for NBA Action Is Smart AF
Turner’s TNT Overtime is smart as f*ck. So while you're watching my Celtics hopefully stage an epic comeback on Thursday evening, it's worth giving it a shot.
Twitter’s Live NFL Show is Better Bet Than Amazon’s Game Content
Twitter might have lost live NFL games to Amazon this season, but they’re atop the pile when it comes to the league’s budding streaming content gravy train.
Hiring 3,000 Facebook Live Monitors is Smarter Than $20 Million for a Single NFL Game
Verizon is paying $20 million to stream a single Ravens vs. Jaguars NFL game from London. Given ESPN’s rights fees-related concerns, and the fact that it’s the Jaguars, we’ll be kind and call it simply a surprising move.
Snap Inc. Protests Rile Venice Community on IPO Day
Protests filled parts of Venice, Calif., the home of Snap Inc., on Thursday, coinciding with the company's initial public offering.