Episodes

May 4, 2018

How to Promote Your Livestreams

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Friday, May 4th, 2018. Eddie Garrison helps live streamers create high-quality content through his live videos and courses. On last night’s #LivestreamDeals show, Eddie shared tips for improving your livestreams without spending a lot of money. Eddie says making mistakes is part of live streaming. It’s how you handle those mistakes that matters. Promotion and consistency are keys to success. You can hear the entire interv...
May 4, 2018

Build Your Audience with Messenger Bots

Livestream Deals features Rj Redden, who shows you how to build your audience using Messenger Bots. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com. Resources for creators: https://livestreamuniverse.com/resources. Originally livestreamed to the Livestream Universe Facebook Page (438 views)
Guest: RJ Redden
May 4, 2018

Facebook Live Video Training

Livestream Deals features Eddie Garrison, social media strategist & founder, Clover Media Consulting; creator of "Facebook Live Video Training." Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com. Resources for creators: https://livestreamuniverse.com/resources. Originally livestreamed to the Livestream Universe Facebook Page (438 views)
May 4, 2018

Content Strategy with Julia McCoy

Livestream Deals features Julia McCoy, author of Practical Content Strategy & Marketing. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com. Resources for creators: https://livestreamuniverse.com/resources. Originally livestreamed to the Livestream Universe Facebook Page (438 views)
Guest: Julia McCoy
May 4, 2018

Wine with your Boss

Livestream Deals features Tiffany Yarde, author of How to Wine With Your Boss: & 6 Other Tips To Fast Track Your Career. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com. Resources for creators: https://livestreamuniverse.com/resources. Originally livestreamed to the Livestream Universe Facebook Page (438 views)
Guest: Tiffany Yarde
May 3, 2018

Wirecast Update -- Intro, Features & New Sources Menu: How to Create Shots in Wirecast 9

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/S0Qr3Kpl1uM Wirecast 9 Intro, Features & New Sources Menu: How to Create Shots in Wirecast 9. By Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe: http://YouTube.com/LivestreamUniverse/ WIRECAST 9 is here! I show you how to work with the new user-friendly sources menu. If you're new to Wirecast or considering getting it, this is a good intro to the Wirecast interface as well as a quick walk-through on how to build shots, add lower thirds, text, transitions. I also ...
May 3, 2018

Wirecast 9 is Available: New Facebook Live Features

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Thursday, May 3rd, 2018. The latest version of Telestream’s award-winning live video production and encoding software is available. Wirecast 9 has several new features. A few of the standouts are a brand new custom controller from X-keys, a faster and more convenient way to stream to Facebook pages, and Facebook Live comments. The pro version also includes remote control of PTZ Optics cameras. More information on Wirecast 9...
May 2, 2018

Oculus Venues: Watch Live Events in VR (Facebook F8 Keynote)

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018. Facebook revealed plans for live streaming sports, comedy shows and concerts in virtual reality at yesterday’s F8 keynote. Oculus Venues is the name of the app and it will feature content from NextVR, which already has streaming partnerships with professional sports Leagues and Live Nation for concerts. Live social engagement will be a big part of the experience as you can watch events in VR with fr...
May 2, 2018

Best of BeLive with Mia Voss at Collision Conference

How can you make BeLive.tv a part of your livestreams from events and conferences? And how does a luxury travel blogger use #livestreaming? On #BestofBeLive with Ross and Rachel, this week's pick is luxury travel blogger Mia Voss. Rachel and Mia join the show from New Orleans, where they are covering the Collision Conference. Guest: Mia Voss Hosts: Ross Brand and Rachel Moore Sponsor: BeLive TV Originally broadcast on the BeLive TV Facebook Page (505 views, 24 comments)
May 1, 2018

Coach Jennie Live Moves to YouTube Live Exclusively

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Tuesday, May 1st, 2018. A couple of livestream shows are on the move… Coach Jennie LIVE is heading over to YouTube exclusively. In case you don’t know her yet, Coach Jennie is the coach solopreneurs turn to when they can't seem to get out of their own way. She’s the author of “Hilda: Tackle Your Inner Naysayer, Get Out of Your Own Way, and Unleash Your Badassery.” Her show streams live weekdays at 12:30pm ET on her YouTube...
April 30, 2018

Stop Streaming While Driving

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Monday, April 30th, 2018. In Real Life or IRL live streaming too often means streaming while driving. And this is a trend that can have horrible consequences. A YouTuber was involved in a serious car accident recently while distracted by reading comments on his phone. He failed to see the stop sign or notice the truck approaching him. He was reported to be in moderate to serious condition after being hospitalized with b...
Guest: Mitch Jackson
April 27, 2018

‘LinkedIn UNLOCKED’ Hits No 1; Amazon To Livestream NFL Again

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Friday, April 27th, 2018. Melonie Dodaro was a popular live streamer back in the early days of Blab, but she’s better known as one of the world’s top LinkedIn experts. Her new book, "LinkedIn UNLOCKED," dropped yesterday. In it’s first day, the book hit number one on Amazon in 7 countries, including the US, UK, Canada and Brazil and 63 categories. Speaking of Amazon, the company will retain live streaming rights to NFL Thur...
April 26, 2018

Update Old Content for New Sales

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Thursday, April 26th, 2018. As livestreamers, we often think the content process is over once the blog post is written and any repurposing is complete. Yet a few simple updates can often breathe new life into past material. On yesterday’s Classroom Without Walls, Express Writers’ CEO Julia McCoy discussed the value of content maintenance. How do you know when old posts need updating? You can watch Julia’s entire interview...
April 25, 2018

Facebook Changes Posting Access for Third-Party Apps

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Wednesday, April 25th, 2018. Facebook is cutting off the ability of third-party apps to automatically post to your Facebook profile. That means many 3rd party apps won’t be able to launch a Facebook Live on your behalf. According to Business Insider, “Facebook now will only approve this functionality for a select few partners.” On the viewing schedule: At 3pm ET today, it’s Camera Confidence Live with Molly Mahoney on the ...
April 25, 2018

Best of BeLive with Madalyn Sklar of #TwitterSmarter & #SocialROI

What are some of the benefits of livestreaming to Facebook Live? Why does a popular Twitter chat host and social media influencer choose to go live on Facebook via BeLive.tv for a talk show following her chats on Twitter? Madalyn Sklar, host of #TwitterSmarter and #SocialROI join Best of BeLive with Ross and Rachel. *** Want to give BeLive.TV a try and create an engaging talk show and grow your community? Try it for free. Guest: Madalyn Sklar of #TwitterSmarter & #SocialROI Hos...
April 24, 2018

Brian Fanzo: Your Brand Needs Twitter in 2018

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Tuesday, April 24th, 2018. If you’re a live streamer who primarily uses Facebook, Instagram or YouTube to go live, what role does Twitter play in your social media activities? While some people are spending less time on the platform and others primarily automating their involvement, Brian Fanzo says the real-time conversations on Twitter shouldn’t be overlooked by entrepreneurs and brands. Twitter also helps you reac...
Guest: Brian Fanzo
April 23, 2018

Should You Go Live for 365 Days? BeLive Show Host AMA

They say that consistency is the key to success. Can you be consistent for 365 days? Just one of the amazing questions that our hosts Ross Brand, Rachel Moore, Molly Mahoney and Owen Hemsath answer in this week's #BeLiveWeekly Originally livestreamed on the BeLive TV Facebook Page (2.8K views, 476 comments)
April 23, 2018

Facebook Premieres: Livestreaming Recorded Videos

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Monday, April 23th, 2018. Are you a video creator who enjoys the livestream experience, but would rather produce pre-recorded videos? Facebook Premieres will enable you to distribute pre-recorded content as a livestream. This will create what Facebook calls “a live moment” with viewers able to interact and experience the video together. On Live Stream Insiders, Krishna De said this really isn’t anything new. Facebook says...
April 20, 2018

Live Streamers are Brand Influencers in 2018

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Friday, April 20th, 2018. Are live streamers the new brand influencers? Janette Speyer, VP of Marketing at Web Success Team, thinks so. She writes in a crowded internet space, podcasters, web casters and live streamers are the answer to getting your product in front of new audiences. She cites the loyalty of livestream viewers, the passion hosts have for their show topics and the ability of brands to target a specific audie...
April 19, 2018

Newsjacking with Nick Rishwain

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Wednesday, April 19th, 2018. Show & event links at our website. For http://LivestreamUniverse.com, I’m Ross Brand. Have a great day! The post Newsjacking with Nick Rishwain (Update Ep50) appeared first on Livestream Universe.
April 18, 2018

Beyonce Sets YouTube Livestreaming Record; Musicians Who Livestream

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Wednesday, April 18th, 2018. Technode is reporting China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism shut down 370 live streaming apps after examining nearly 5-thousand of them. There are also some major players in China’s livestream industry that are under investigation, including two that received a combined one billion dollars in funding. Areas being investigated include content that promotes “violence, pornography, gambling, super...
April 18, 2018

Best of BeLive: Hosts Ross & Rachel on the Hot Seat

How do you do a livestream at a live event? What do you need to remember to host a live show? WHO are Ross and Rachel, the hosts of Best of BeLive? Type HOT SEAT in the comments below to get your reminder! Join us for a special episode as the hosts turn the webcams inward to interview... EACH OTHER! Get better acquainted with your weekly hosts and how they got so entrenched in livestreaming and using BeLive. Hosts: Ross Brand and Rachel Moore Sponsor: BeLive TV Originally br...
Guest: Rachel Moore
April 17, 2018

LiveU Solo’s New Graphics Capabilities

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. New York Emmy winners such as Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show and Jets 360 choose LiveU’s cellular bonding technology to facilitate the high-quality streaming of their award-winning content. Individual content creators also rely on the LiveU Solo’s ability to stream to social media from even the most bandwidth challenged environments. Claudia Barbiero is LiveU’s VP of Marketing. At last week’s...
April 16, 2018

Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show Wins Emmy for Interactivity

Ross Brand with your Livestream Universe Update and Flash Briefing for Monday, April 16th, 2018. The Emmy nominees included Newsday.com, MSGNetwork.com and WPIX-TV, but the winner of the NY Emmy for Interactivity goes to Mario Armstrong’s Never Settle Show, co-produced by Roker Media. Cathy Nolan was a cast member and the show’s caricaturist during the Emmy-winning first season. She said an Emmy never crossed her mind when she joined the show. The Emmy for Interactivity rewards “cutting-edge i...