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The Definitive Guide to FAST Channels: A Cost-Effective Way to Grow Your OTT Presence

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Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) is the fastest-growing segment in the OTT landscape. According to TBI, FAST channel revenues are projected to reach $12 billion by 2027 in the US alone.  Businesses that ignore this rapidly expanding market are missing out on a golden opportunity. FAST channels can help you reach a massive audience, boost […]

How to Record a Live Stream – Everything You Need to Know in 2024

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  Professional live streaming requires know-how and a great deal of investment. When done right, recording live streams—whether it’s live sports through a streaming service, a streaming app, or simultaneous streams—can be great for business. We cover everything you need to know about recording live streams. We discuss when and why you might want to […]

What Is HLS Streaming and When Should You Use It [2024 Update]

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With the decline of Adobe Flash Player, the HLS format has emerged as the new standard, offering high-quality streams. The HLS streaming protocol, which stands for HTTP Live Streaming, is widely used for delivering both live and pre-recorded video and audio over the internet. Combined with HTML5 video players, video streams using HLS provide the […]

Comparison of the 10 Best Encoding Software – Everything You Need to Know in 2022

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One of the central elements for live streaming is efficient live streaming encoding software (or hardware). This tool is responsible for transcoding video from one format to another. It also allows you to capture video content from a previously selected source such as a webcam, camera, or phone. You can then send this content to […]

Live Streaming Server – How to Build One, and Should You Do It?

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Taking a DIY approach to streaming and setting up your own live streaming server and streaming process may sound like a simple way to broadcast. The idea of everything getting done in-house and on your own terms can be incredibly appealing. Plus, you get to save money on private video streaming services. Right? Wrong. Unfortunately, […]