Category Archives: The video experts blog

Live Streaming for Auctions: How to Run a Hybrid or Online Auction with Professional Video (2026)

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated August 2026 Live streaming for auctions reaches bidders who can’t be in the room: remote collectors, out-of-state donors, and buyers who simply prefer bidding from a laptop. But an auction stream has different requirements than a typical live event: bidders need […]

SRT Ingest on Dacast: Flexible and Reliable Live Streaming

SRT Ingest on Dacast

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Yuriy Korzhkov, CTO at Dacast | Updated August 2026 Live streaming is evolving. Broadcasters are no longer limited to studios or controlled networks, they stream from remote locations, mobile setups, public venues, and international paths. To meet these modern demands, Dacast now supports SRT ingest alongside RTMP, which […]

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

Shadowbanning and Censorship on Free Streaming Platforms

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated August 2026 In 2026, 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 […]

OTT Aggregators – The Ultimate Guide for 2026

By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated August 2026 When it comes to consuming media and entertainment, the people have spoken: cable television is out, and over-the-top content is in. As of June 2025, the number of OTT video users worldwide stood at nearly 400 million, with penetration […]

The 12 Best Online Learning Platforms for Remote Learning in 2026

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated August 2026 With the rapid rise of online education, the demand for high-quality remote learning solutions has surged. Global online education is projected to generate roughly $199 billion in revenue in 2026, highlighting the need for reliable and feature-rich platforms. Educators now […]