Live Streaming Spotlight: City of Lindsborg, KS
Customer: City of Lindsborg, KS
What they Stream: City Council meetings
Live Streaming Goals: Keeping residents informed
The Setup: One camera in the...
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Live Streaming Spotlight: City of Hardeeville, SC
December 19, 2017
Customer: City of Hardeeville, SC
What they Stream: City Council and Committee meetings
Live Streaming Goals: Government transparency
The Setup:...
Why Are Church Choirs On the Decline?
December 12, 2017
This post considers the reasons why church choirs are on the decline. It's the part of our series on church engagement.
Church choirs are on the...
Live Streaming Spotlight: Rockdale County, GA
December 7, 2017
Customer: Rockdale County, GA
What they Stream: Board of Commissioners Meetings
Live Streaming Goals: Public Meeting Transparency, Workplace...
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Why Your City Council Videos Must Be High Definition (HD)
December 6, 2017
This post addresses the state of government video and makes the case that your government needs to be streaming in high definition. It's part of our...
What to Look for in a Local Government Website Video Player
November 28, 2017
This post talks about what governments should be looking for in an embedded video player on their website. It's part of our series on local...
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Why Your City Needs Live Streaming Customer Support
November 15, 2017
When you stream a live event, there’s a lot on the line. People tuning in from various locations expect a reliable stream. With high expectations...
3 Questions People Ask About Local Government Live Streaming
November 10, 2017
This post addresses the three most common questions about local government live streaming including discussions on content types, comment sections,...
7 Things You Need to Include on Your Sports Team's Website
October 25, 2017
This post talks about what to include on your team's website. It's part of our series onsports engagement.
The power of a sports team’s website is...
How to Fix Your Church's Lighting Problems
September 28, 2017
This post talks about the most common lighting problems for churches and how to combat them to create a higher quality stream. It's part of our...
Facebook Live: Is It Good or Bad for Your Local Government?
July 26, 2017
This post talks about the good and bad of streaming your public meetings to Facebook Live. It's part of our series on local government live streaming.
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Preparing Your PEG Channel for a Digital World
June 7, 2017
This post talks about the future of PEG and how to prepare your team and content for the digital world. It's part of our series on local government...
Here's How to Start Live Streaming Your City Hall
May 19, 2017
City councils around the country have started to live stream their council meetings online. Not only is streaming a great way to be transparent with...
Can I Make Money from My Live Streams?
May 4, 2017
Organizations around the world, including schools, churches, city councils, and sports leagues, have discovered that no matter how hard they try, not...
3 Big Reasons Your High School Needs To Be Live Streaming
May 3, 2017
This post talks about the benefits of streaming for sports including creating revenue, increasing engagement, and involving students. It's part of...
How to Turn Your Games into Pay-Per-View Events
April 5, 2017
When we started working with ECAC Hockey in 2015, they were looking for a way to monetize their tournaments outside of traditional ticket sales.
With...
Why Should Local Governments Stream Their Meetings Online?
April 5, 2017
For centuries, civic engagement and a collective interest in communal affairs is what gave life to the American democracy. Residents would crowd into...
Best Live Video Streaming Equipment for Local Government
March 22, 2017
This post covers the cameras, tripods, and production equipment that we have seen work well for local government video. It's part of our series on ...
Why You'll Love BoxCast’s Low-Latency Preview
March 15, 2017
There’s a lot on the line when it comes to live video streaming. First you have to do the work required to make sure your in-person event goes off...
How Does BoxCast Compare to Facebook Live and YouTube Live?
March 2, 2017
With the growing popularity of Facebook Live and YouTube Live, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about the difference between those services and...
How to Choose the Best Live Video Streaming Solution
January 24, 2017
This post addresses how to go about finding the best live streaming solution. It's part of our series onhow to start live streaming.
The secret’s...