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How the NY Jets Livestream; Books on Live Video (Update Ep44)

Chris Ubbens NY Jets Livestream Universe

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Alexa Flash Briefing for Wednesday, April 11th, 2018.

A powerful live streaming strategy is to give viewers a peek behind-the-scenes, to show them something they wouldn’t see on tv or in a produced corporate video. On LiveU’s Sports Show, New York Jets Senior Producer Chris Ubbens talked about providing fans with exclusive access:

You can see the entire sports show from NAB on the LiveU Facebook page. Also on the LiveU page — Jason Aron interviews actor, talk show host and standup comic Sinbad.

Our Wednesday Spotlight theme live streamers who authored books about livestreaming:

Jennifer Quinn is a Live Video Coach and the host of The Jenny Q Show: Life and Business on Purpose. She’s the author of Leverage Livestreaming to Build Your Brand: Start, Master, and Monetize Live Video. Named the 2015 Queen of Blab, Jennifer created Facebook Live’s first variety show.

Joel Comm has authored several best-sellers and has published more than a dozen books covering topics such as internet marketing, business and Twitter. His book on live streaming is called Live Video Revolution: How to Get Massive Customer Engagement and Skyrocket Sales with Live Video. Joel co-hosts the Bad Crypto podcast, which is rocketing up the podcast charts.

Peter Stewart is the author of The Live-Streaming Handbook: How to create live video for social media on your phone and desktop. Al Roker wrote the forward. Peter has an extensive background in broadcasting, including at the BBC. He co-hosts Live Stream Insiders with Krishna De every Sunday at 2pm ET on Facebook Live.

On today’s viewing schedule:

At 12pm ET, it’s the Business of Video Podcast with Owen Video and Nick Nimmin on the Owen Video Facebook page. Their guest is magician Matt Fuhrman.

At 2pm ET, it’s Legal Hour Live with Mitch Jackson and Joey Vitale. The topic is lawyer-client privilege and what every business owner should know. View on the Streaming Lawyer Facebook page.

At 3pm ET today, it’s Camera Confidence Live with Molly Mahoney on the BeLive TV Facebook page. Her guest is Sharla Jacobs of the Thrive Academy, who helps entrepreneurs stop doing things that lose clients.

At 8pm ET, LiveU hosts “The Studio Goes Rogue” from the NAB Show. Catch it on the LiveU Facebook page.

Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

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Blackmagic Design 4k Pocket Cinema Camera; TheNo1Alex on IRL Livestreaming (Update Ep43)

Blackmagic 4k pocket cinema camera

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Alexa Flash Briefing for Tuesday, April 10th, 2018.

A portable cinema camera is emerging as the headliner at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. The Blackmagic Design 4k Pocket Cinema Camera is light in weigh and looks similar in design to many mirrorless cameras. It produces full 4k frame resolution at 60 frames per second. For audio, it includes 4 built-in mics plus a mini XLR input with phantom power. it is set to retail at $1295.

Of course there’s lots of live streaming from NAB. In addition to the official event livestream with Jeff Adams, keep an eye out for broadcasts from live video production brands and services.

Yesterday, Andrew Haley provided a tour of Telestream Wirecast’s booth and shared some of the features he’s most excited about.

Today, Telestream’s Debralee Merchant will be on Facebook Live production panel.

LiveU is streaming multiple times a day from NAB, with a live show every evening. LiveU product manager Chris Perry is the host.

Last night’s show featured Twitch IRL star TheNo1Alex, who uses a custom backpack to livestream with the LiveU Solo. So what is IRL live streaming?

TheNo1Alex talking to LiveU’s Chris Perry last night. Alex streams 12 hours a day and has made live streaming his full time job.

Switchboard Live is launching a partnership with Stretch Internet to livestream college sports to multiple social media and online streaming platforms. Stretch Internet provides streaming services for 650 colleges and universities in the US and Canada.

Also check out the replay of Switchboard CEO Rudy J. Ellis moderating the SPROCKIT panel on Going Digital Across TV, Mobile & Online Channels. That’s on the Switchbroad Live Facebook page.

And tonight at 8pm ET, it’s Best of BeLive with Ross and Rachel. We’re featuring author, vlogger and “cathartic shove” practitioner Coach Jennie and Chris Seaward of internet radio station RadioBuzzD. Join us live on the BeLive.tv Facebook Page at 8pm ET.

Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

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Jeff Adams Host NAB Livestream; Congratulations to Jim Collison (Update Ep42)

Jeff Adams NAB Show

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Alexa Flash Briefing for Monday, April 9th, 2018.

The National Association of Broadcaster’s holds it’s annual NAB Show Las Vegas this week. Exhibits run today through Thursday. 17-hundred exhibitors and 100-thousand attendees are expected, with a record 244 companies exhibiting for the first time.

BeLive TV personality and veteran internet broadcaster Jeff Adams has a big on-air role for the official NAB livestream. He says it’s been a privilege hosting for the past 5 years…

More than a million people watch the broadcast each year. You can view live coverage of the event at NABshow.com.

Also check out Jeff Adams Thursdays, 3pm ET hosting Live Positive on the BeLive TV Facebook page.

Congratulations are in order for Jim Collison on reaching episode 350 of Home Gadget Geeks. Jim says he’s not into milestone shows and doesn’t plan on celebrating his 400th episode either. So what did our humble host do for Home Gaget Geeks 350?

That was Jim Collison on Ask the Podcast Coach with Dave Jackson Saturday morning. You can see episode 350 of Home Gadget Geeks, and all of Jim’s previous shows, at TheAverageGuy.tv.

On the viewing schedule:

Monday’s Must See Replay – Check out the latest Live Stream Insiders with Krishna De and Peter Stewart. They cover lots of interesting ground including the upcoming roll out of Skype Creator, live streaming for the travel industry and Disney’s marketing priorities. View the show on the Live Stream Insiders Facebook page.

Coach Jennie is launching Coach Jennie Live Mondays to Fridays at 12:30pm ET on the Coach Jennie Facebook page. Drop in for a cathartic shove and learn how to quiet your inner naysayer.

At 3pm ET today, Owen Video hosts BeLive Weekly on the BeLive TV Facebook page. His guest is Phil Gerbyshak. They’ll discuss how to put together the perfect Facebook Live interview.

And look out for the possible return of “Ask Mike Murphy” on Monday nights. Get your tech and podcasting questions ready.

Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

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Wirecast 9 Beta; Livestream Deals: Spreaker, Lead Survey, Social Media Week Lima (Update Ep40)

Wirecast 9 Rob Greenlee Spreaker

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Alexa Flash Briefing for Thursday, April 5th, 2018.

Telestream has just released the beta version of Wirecast 9. It includes x-key controller integration, a redesign of the menu for adding sources, and a set-and-forget workflow that requires minimal configuration before each broadcast. Andrew Haley will have more details at 5:30pm ET on Wirecast Live. That’s on the Telestream Wirecast Facebook page. A link to the info sheet with specs for Wirecast 9 Beta will be in the notes at LivestreamUniverse.com.

We have a new product for lead generation, a complete podcasting solution and the Midwest’s biggest social media event highlighting tonight’s episode of #LivestreamDeals. We go live at  7pm ET on the Livestream Universe Facebook page and we’ll have special offers for our viewers. Guests include:

Rob Greenlee, Head of Partnerships at Spreaker, the highly-regarded podcast platform that includes the ability to host live shows
Kim Doyal, founder of Lead Surveys, an easy-to-use software solution that segments your subscriber list for increased conversions
Jessika Phillips, founder and organizer of one of 2018’s premier social media conferences. Jessika will tell us about Social Media Week Lima, Ohio and the lineup of sessions at this summer’s event.
Join us for LiveStream Deals at 7pm ET. RossBrand.Live will take you there.

Other shows of note on the schedule:

At 3pm ET today, Jeff Adams hosts Live Positive on the BeLive TV Facebook page. Fallon Zoe — wow, she’s a popular BeLive guest — returns to discuss organic growth for your personal brand.

At 5pm ET today, Stephanie Liu welcomes the Thinkific crew to Lights, Camera, Live. They’ll have tips on creating and launching an online course, including the right gear and software for recording it. That’s on the @HeyStephanieLiu Facebook page

And this week’s Best of BeLive winner Phil Gerbyshak is co-hosting Social Chatter with Christian Karasiewicz, also a past Best of BeLive honoree. Their guest — yes, you guessed it — former Best of BeLiver Anh Nguyen from #MobileChat and AppyHour. Catch Social Chatter Live at 10pm ET on the Social Chefs Facebook page.

Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

Products featured on #LivestreamDeals: LivestreamDeals.com

Wirecast 9 Beta Release: http://www.telestream.net/download-files/wirecast/9-0/rel-Wirecast-9.0.0_beta2.pdf

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Derral Eves Launches Video Makers Show on Facebook Watch (Update Ep38)

Derral Eves Video Makers and Marketers

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Alexa Flash Briefing for Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018.

More live streamers are expanding their production skills from strictly going live to YouTube video creation. And VidSummit Founder Derral Eves has a new show targeting those wanting to rapidly grow their YouTube channel in 2018. Yesterday, he launched Video Makers and Marketers on Facebook Watch. The debut episode featured Stephen and Carter Sharer, who talked about how they went from zero to 2 million subscribers in just over a year.

ESPN has a new streaming service called ESPN Plus expected to launch on April 12th. Subscribers will pay $4.99 per month for access to thousands of live sporting events and original programming. TechCrunch reports the ESPN app will add a special live streaming section with access to the company’s cable channels.

If you want to see what an awesome home live streaming studio looks like, Terry White takes you through his “My Live Streaming Studio Setup — 2018.” It’s on his blog at TerryWhite.com.

Upcoming shows to watch:

At 2pm ET today, Kim Doyal helps non-marketers learn how to build funnels using WordPress. Her guest, Dave Foy of Design Build Web, will also discuss creating great landing pages. Catch it on The WP Chick Facebook Page.

And it’s Tuesday, which means a brand new episode of Best of BeLive with Ross (that’s me) and Rachel. We have speaker, author and pinball wizard Phil Gerbyshak and Amie the Dating Coach joining us to talk about communication and presentation. See it live on the BeLive.tv Facebook Page at 8pm ET.

Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

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Audio Interfaces: How to Find a Good One (Update Ep37)

Livestream Universe Update Dave Jackson

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Alexa Flash Briefing for Monday, April 2nd, 2018.

Bleacher Report is partnering with the NBA to sell live-streaming broadcasts of in-progress basketball games at reduced rates. The NBA recently tested the concept by offered fourth quarter livestreams for 99 cents, Expect to see the full roll out by Bleacher Report for the 2018-19 NBA season.

Livestreamers and podcasters are forever discussing what’s the best mic to get, but less attention is typically paid to the pre-amps those mics are plugged into. On Ask the Podcast Coach, Dave Jackson talked about what to look for in a mixer or audio interface.

Jackson’s co-host Jim Collison identified the importance of trying out audio gear to see what works best with your mic and voice.

Of course if all this seems complicated to new live streamers, there are USB mics that plug right into your computer.

You can catch Dave Jackson and Jim Collison live on Saturdays at 10:30am ET at AskThePodcastCoach.com/live.

Upcoming shows to watch:

At 3pm ET today, Owen Video hosts BeLive Weekly on the BeLive TV Facebook page. Fallon Zoe joins Owen to share tips on building passion and excitement around your business. Owen will also talk about thriving Facebook groups.

And Vicki Fitch is celebrating Book number 3 out of the 12 that she’s writing in 12 months. It’s called Direct Selling 201: Leadership and Advanced Techniques. Check out her pre-launch party at 9:30pm ET on Facebook and Periscope with prizes and giveaways.

Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

Livestream Universe Updates are hosted and produced by Ross Brand for LivestreamUniverse.com.

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Best Use of Facebook Live; Mixed Reality Event in NYC (Update Ep36)

Cathy Hackl Mixed Reality NYC

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update for Friday, March 30th, 2018.

NBC News took home the Digiday Award for “Best Use of Facebook Live” for it’s “Chase the Total Solar Eclipse with Us” coverage. Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show was among 5 finalists for the Award out of more than two thousand submissions. Two more shots at the big prize for Mario and company… Season One of the Never Settle Show has also been nominated for Two Emmy Awards. The Gala is April 14th in New York City.

Emmy Nominee Cathy Hackl is bringing the Mixed Reality Marketing Summit to New York City on September 6. The one-day conference features keynotes and panels from some of the world’s leading voices in MR marketing and technology.

Upcoming shows to watch:

At 3pm ET today on Facebook Live, Eddie Garrison talks about finding your brand’s voice on social media on his EG Live show.

Saturday at 9am ET, it’s Nimmin Live with Nick and brother Dee live on YouTube answering your questions and providing channel reviews.

And then on Sunday at 2pm ET, it’s the Live Stream Insiders — Krishna De and Peter Stewart on Facebook Live — sharing their take on developments in Live Video.

Also, check out the latest episode of the Mike Murphy Unplugged Podcast. It’s his Instagram Business Show. And nobody does Instagram videos and stories like Mike Murphy.

Show & event links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

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More Honors for Never Settle Show; Best of BeLive Picks (Update Ep35)

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update for Thursday, March 29th, 2018.

Award nominations keep pouring in for Mario Armstrong’s groundbreaking Never Settle Show. Tonight it’s the DigiDay Awards, where the Never Settle Show presented by Nasdaq is up for Best Use of Facebook Live. The Digiday Awards honor the most creative content from brands, marketers and publishers. Competition is tough in the Facebook Live category — other nominees include NBC News, Refinery 29, Ball is life and Bleacher Report’s NFL Draft Show.

This week’s Best of BeLive winner is the Royal Caribbean Blog founded by Matt Hochberg, who livestreams daily on Facebook Live using the BeLive.tv platform. Matt says cruises make the best vacations.

Our other Best of BeLive pick this week is Be Live in Five hosted by Steven Healey and Tina Shang. in addition to live streaming 4 times a week, they also offer a free course on getting started with BeLive. Nearly 4000 students have completed their course! Rachel Moore and I host Best of BeLive every Tuesday at 8pm ET on the BeLive.tv FB page.

At 3pm ET today on the BeLive.tv Facebook page, Jeff Adams hosts Live Positive. Jeff’s guest is Fallon Zoe, who specializes is Branding & Organic Growth for your personal brand using Social Media.

Show links at our website. For LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day!

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