What is Live Video-Streaming?

Livestreaming is broadcasting of audio and video simultaneously in real-time over the Internet. It is often referred to simply as streaming. Non-live media such as video-on-demand, vlogs, and YouTube videos are technically streamed, but not live-streamed.

Livestream services encompass a wide variety of topics, from social media to video games to professional sports. The social networks Facebook Live, Twitter, LinkedIn are offering live video through streaming or though software or cloud-based streaming platforms. Streaming through Instagram and Tic-Toc is only possible through their native apps.

Besides YouTube, sites such as Twitch are one of the most popular streaming platforms. Besides categories for watching people play video games and esports, Twitch is now broadening, with a category called “Just Chatting” usually having the most viewers.

Live Streaming includes user’s interaction via chat rooms. Platforms often include the ability to talk to the broadcaster or participate in conversations in chat.

In 2020 the Corona pandemic led to a boost in Webinars and Live-Video streaming on the social networks. Twitch, Facebook and YouTube strongest gains with two or three-fold more viewers for live content. The acceleration has slowed down as of 2021. The trend for live streaming remains upwards.

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The 7 Advantages of LIVE Video

1) LIVE video is accessible to everybody. The smartphone is like a pocket radio. The only difference: You can be the broadcasting station. Use your chance to access a new audience! — LIVE video is accessible for everybody. You can be the broadcasting station. Use your chance to access a new audience!

2) LIVE Video can be done with no additional cost. An internet access with a decent bandwidth is all it takes. You can start with your cell-phone or laptop. Everything else is nice to have. — LIVE Video can be done with no additional cost. An internet access with a decent bandwidth is all it takes. You can start with your smartphone or laptop. Everything else is nice to have.

3) When you are LIVE, you own the magic of being in the moment. Your audience is attracted to join your energy and to be with you right now. This is your opportunity to co-create something meaningful with your supporters and followers and clients. — When you are LIVE, you own the magic of the moment. Your audience is attracted to join your energy and to be with you right now. This is your opportunity to co-create something meaningful with your supporters and followers and clients.

4) LIVE Video is all about being interactive, authentic and create trust. Your audience has a chance to see what you care about, ask the questions, and get clarity about what you have to offer. — LIVE Video is all about being interactive, authentic and create trust. Your audience has a chance to see what you care about, ask the questions, and get clarity about what you have to offer.

5) LIVE Video can be produced in advance - in part or entirely: You can prepare slides, visuals, and videos in advance. These assets will help and guide you through your live presentation. — LIVE Video can be produced in advance - in part or entirely: You can prepare slides, visuals, and videos in advance. These assets will help and guide you through your live presentation.

6) LIVE Video gives you new and original content. The replay is accessable automatically and can be used for a social post. A live broadcast can also be to re-used to create, shortened video, clip, or podcast. — With LIVE Video you produce new and original content. The replay is accessible automatically and can be used for a social post. A live broadcast can also be to re-used to create, shortened video, clip, or podcast.

7) LIVE Video is THE tool for creating real engagement. It is your opportunity to create new touch-points and receive valuable feedback. So, encourage comments and cherish your audience’s questions. dience’s questions. — LIVE Video is your opportunity to create new touch-points and receive valuable feedback. So, encourage comments and cherish your audience’s questions.

Whether you are a business owner, a coach, network marketer, or Nonprofit leader: LIVE Video is an extremely interesting format for all kinds of organizations and individuals. Find out more and register for a discovery call. — Whether you are a business owner, a coach, network marketer, or Nonprofit leader: LIVE Video is an extremely interesting format for all kinds of organizations and individuals. Find out more and register for a discovery call with me.

Why is Live streaming relevant for me?

LIVE video is accessible to everybody. The smartphone is like a pocket radio. The only difference: You can be the broadcasting station. Use your chance to access a new audience!

2️⃣ LIVE Video can be done with no additional cost. An internet access with a decent bandwidth is all it takes. You can start with your cell-phone or laptop. Everything else is nice to have. 
3️⃣ When you are LIVE, you own the magic of being in the moment. Your audience is attracted to join your energy and to be with you right now. This is your opportunity to co-create something meaningful with your supporters and followers and clients.

4️⃣ LIVE Video is all about being interactive, authentic and create trust. Your audience has a chance to see what you care about, ask the questions, and get clarity about what you have to offer.

5️⃣ LIVE Video can be produced in advance – in part or entirely: You can prepare slides, visuals, and videos in advance. These assets will help and guide you through your live presentation.

6️⃣ LIVE Video gives you new and original content. The replay is accessible automatically and can be used for a social post. A live broadcast can also be to re-used to create, shortened video, clip, or podcast.

7️⃣ LIVE Video is THE tool for creating real engagement. It is your opportunity to create new touch-points and receive valuable feedback. So, encourage comments and cherish your audience’s questions.

I am Daniel Schwenger, a digital marketing specialist and YouTube Influencer in Geneva/Switzerland. I help thought leaders and business owners to set up their home studio for high-quality video streams and to get into the right mindset, look good on camera and gain trust, engagement, and clients.

How about having an expert help you with your live video stream? Let’s arrange a meeting and find out how I can support you.