Webby Awards 2019 Nominees: Trebble.FM and The Story Behind Podcast

Two of the 2019 Webby Award nominees talk about the honor of making the final five in their respective categories.

Mobile Live Streaming to YouTube (even without 1k Subscribers)

YouTube is limiting live streaming from its native mobile app to channels with a minimum of one thousand subscribers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go live from mobile to YouTube regardless of your subscriber count. Here are some of the best options for streaming to YouTube Live from mobile.

Podcast Monetization at Podbean

Jennifer Crawford talks about how media host Podbean helps podcasters monetize their content.

Wirecast 12: New Features

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update. Wirecast 12 is available. It’s the latest version of the award-winning live video production software. And it contains some cool new features, including a QR Code Generator for sharing webpage links rather than posting text of urls that aren’t clickable.
Wirecast 12 also includes Stinger Transitions — brief motion graphics or animations you can insert between shots. And Facebook Live polls — setup them up easily in Wirecast and they appear on screen for Facebook viewers to click and vote. Learn more about these and other features in Wirecast 12 — and get a free 30-day trial of the software — at LivestreamUniverse.com/Resources.

For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

Email Marketing Tips for Podcasters

Chris Vasquez of AWeber shares 3 ways podcasters are effectively using email marketing. From Podfest 2019.

Sennheiser e835 Microphone Review

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update. Today we look at another strong candidate for best microphone under $100.

The Sennheiser e835 is dynamic, cardioid vocal microphone that is designed for on-stage use. That means it will reject noise from other speakers or band members in live or recording environments. For hosting a remote livestream or podcast, or conducting interviews at events, the e835 enables the speaker to cut through the background noise.

At $99, the e835 is also a good option as a primary host or guest mic for anyone looking for an affordable solution. While the Shure SM7B remains my studio broadcast mic of choice, I will be taking the e835 with me to events and other broadcasting environments outside the studio. It’s a durable mic that sounds good right of the box on many voices, making the Sennheiser e835 an excellent microphone for remote livestreams, mobile podcasts and on-stage speaking engagements.

For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

Shure SM58: A Podcast Microphone That’s Affordable, Versatile and Durable

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update for Tuesday, February 19th, 2019.

Our discussion of podcasting microphones tends to focus on either inexpensive USB mics for beginners or those heavier, more expensive studio mics in the $300+ range.

But there are good microphone options available for those who have a mixer, audio interface or recorder…and don’t want to spend over $100 on a microphone.

Mike Murphy works on the support team at Simplecast and sings the praises of the affordable, versatile and durable Shure SM58.

Thanks Mike. You can learn more about Mike Murphy and his gear recommendations at MikeMurphy.co.

Later this week, we will look at another solid option in the same microphone class: the Sennheiser e835.

Updates on Tuesdays and Fridays. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

105 Predictions for Live Streaming and Digital Media in 2019

Live Streaming & Digital Media: 105 Predictions for 2019 Our All-Star Panel Peers into the Future of Digital Media 105 featured predictions for 2019 plus bonus content: Jennifer Quinn on video’s real ROI  Jon Burk on the leading video platform for content activation and talent Daniel Newman on live streaming in the enterprise and big media   Sue B. Zimmerman on […]

VidSummit Launches Virtual Pass Website

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update for Thursday, October 4th, 2018.

VidSummit is launching it’s Virtual Pass website today. The event for video creators will be held next week in Los Angeles. If you can’t attend in person, the Virtual Pass enables you to watch the sessions live on your computer or phone. It also includes the recorded videos from each session. Featured speakers include Gary Vaynerchuk, Pete McKinnon, Shaun McBride aka Shonduras and many more of the top 1% of video influencers. They’ll be sharing their secrets for quickly growing an audience and turning videos into sales.

VidSummit founder Derral Eves joins us on #LivestreamDeals, tonight at 7pm ET, to talk about the conference and the virtual ticket. Also on tonight’s Facebook Live show:

LiveU VP of Marketing Claudia Barberio — She’ll be on the live video panel at VidSummit and will talk tonight about the latest updates to the LiveU Solo

Vicki Fitch — direct sales expert and author of 12 books in 12 months including covering topics such as social media and live streaming

Jennifer Crawford, co-founder of DC Podfest, talking about the upcoming event in November for podcasters and podcast fanatics

#LivestreamDeals starts at 7pm ET tonight on the Livestream Universe Facebook page. RossBrand.Live takes you there.

Also on today’s schedule…

At 2pm ET – It’s The Bot Signal with RJ Redden. Learn all about messenger bots from one of the leading experts and practitioners. That’s on the Black Belt Bots Facebook page.

At 5:30pm ET – It’s the Red Carpet Guide to Visibility and Influence. Hollywood Insider Joie Gharrity welcomes Caren Glasser of The Little White Lie Show. They’ll share a special announcement. Watch it on the 113 Branding Facebook page.

At 9pm ET – Jim Collison hosts Home Gadget Geeks. View at theaverageguy.tv/live.

For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

Livestreaming for Business

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update for Tuesday, October 2nd and Wednesday, October 3rd, 2018.

Mobile chat host Anh Nguyen is launching a new show called Women Who Mean Business. Her first guest is luxury travel blogger and live streamer Mia Voss. View the debut episode Wednesday at 12pm ET on the Anh Nguyen — Amplified Marketing Facebook page.

Jumping back to Tuesday’s schedule…

At 3pm ET – Best-selling author Dorie Clark talks about standing out as the expert on The Jenny Q Show, hosted by Jennifer Quinn. Dorie’s books include Reinventing You, Stand Out and Entrepreneurial You. That’s on The JennyQ Show Facebook page.

At 4pm ET – It’s Training Tuesday with Jessika Phillips and Mike Gingerich. Discover how to Enhance your Word of Mouth Business. That’s on the Magnet Marketers Facebook page.

Also, Mike Gingerich has a new book available on Amazon. Check out “Making the Miles Count: Living Beyond The Daily Grind. 21 Days to a life of impact.

On Wednesday…

At 5pm ET – I have the honor of being the guest on #ClassroomWithoutWalls hosted by Ai Addyson-Zhang. We’ll discuss using live streaming to grow communities and generate leads. Join us Wednesday at 5pm ET on the Ai Addyson-Zhang Facebook page.

For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a day!