Episodes

Livestream Deals features Craig Carpenter, founder of the social media graphics app RelayThat. 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 (272 views)

Livestream Deals features Peter Stewart, author of The Live-Streaming Handbook: How to create live video for social media on your phone and desktop. 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 (272 views)

Livestream Deals features Bee Smith, author of #BeeInspired: Practical Steps For Living A Life Full of Joy. 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 (272 views)

The show goes on, right BeLivers? Ross & Rachel have two more BeLive picks to bring your way for this week's show: One Wise Life (Maria Flynn) is Ross' pick, and #SelfCareSunday by Gillian B (on the David Wolfe Page) is Rachel's! For you who are show hosts - do you feel like Ross & Rachel before a livestream, when the start of the show pretty much erases everything else? That, friends, is what we call SHOWTIME! If you feel your heart race a bit before you press start, type SHOWTIME belo...

2018 Social Media Strategy Session: Alexa Flash Briefings, Audio & Voice Content on Amazon Echo, Podcasting, YouTube Channel Optimization. Ross and Nez share their thoughts on how to rock digital media in 2018. All that and more on this episode of Ross & Nez! Show: Ross & Nez 010 Hosts: Ross Brand, Professor Nez Broadcast Date: January 4, 2018

Welcome to 2018 and a whole new year of the BEST of BeLive! Let's kick things off with another set of fabulous broadcasters who use BeLive! With this being the first live BeLive show of 2018, we're wondering... what's your WORD for 2018? We're going to ask tonight's picks (The Modern Tog and Sandra Centorino), but type yours in the comments below: "Word of the Year: ___________" Join Ross, Rachel, and BeLive this Tuesday at 8pm ET so you can see our picks and vote LIVE for who you think is...

Why Nez is Going All-In on Livestreaming. Nez talks with Ross about his passion for, and approach to, livestreaming and how working as a professor prepared him to go live. All that and more on this episode of Ross & Nez! Show: Ross & Nez 009 Hosts: Ross Brand, Professor Nez Podcast Date: December 31, 2017

What do YOU think 2018 will bring to livestreaming? Let's chat with a handful of broadcasters on the Best of BeLive with Ross & Rachel! If you're so ready for 2018 and a slew of new technology and tactics in livestreaming, type your own prediction in a comment below (include the word PREDICT and we'll even send you a reminder to join us for the show)! Join our live panel this Tuesday, 5pm PT / 8pm ET as we welcome Amir Zonozi (Zoomph), Anh Nguyen (#MobileChat), John Kapos (Chocolate Joh...

Happy holidays from the Best of BeLive with Ross & Rachel! Our GIFT to you for this final stretch of the season is two amazing picks: Belivers who are cranking out fantastic broadcasts. Plus, we'll use the special holiday frames BeLive created just for you! To get your GIFT of Best of BeLive this week, just type GIFT in a comment below and we'll set you up. Our picks this week are: Louise McDonnell (Ross' pick) and Social Chefs (Rachel's pick) -- who will be this week's #Bestof...

Facebook's latest algorithm update is designed to downgrade posts and pages in the newsfeed using engagement clickbait. Bloomberg Launches 24/7 News Network with LIve Video on Twitter. Plus, we talk about the importance of audio content in 2018. All that and more on this episode of Ross & Nez! Show: Ross & Nez 008 Hosts: Ross Brand, Professor Nez Broadcast Date: December 19, 2017

When you go live, you're looking for a REACTION! Eyeballs matter, but seeing comments and Facebook reactions is the gold of going live... especially on BeLive! If your favorite livestreams are where there's a ton of activity and response from the viewers, type REACTION in your comment below! This week, Ross and Rachel bring their BeLive broadcaster picks to you to get YOUR reaction - and your vote for who is the BEST of BeLive for the week! The picks are: Jennifer Allwood (R...

Instagram's new Highlights enables archiving and creating albums on your profile from your past stories. How can marketers, businesses, job seekers and anyone building a personal brand make use of this new feature? Plus, we talk about the demise of Firetalk and what causes livestreaming platforms to fail. All that and more on this episode of Ross & Nez! Leland Best, community manager at Vidpresso and author of a new book on livestreaming, shared his take on the importance of engagement with cust...

Livestream Deals features Todd Bergin of Todd.Live discussing his courses on how to building a quality home livestreaming studio. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook Page (366 views)

Livestream Deals features Stephanie Liu of Lights, Camera, Live! talking about her courses to learn live video production with OBS. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook Page (366 views)

Livestream Deals features YouTuber Brian G. Johnson, author of Tube Ritual: Jumpstart Your Journey to 5000 YouTube Subscribers. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook Page (366 views)

Livestream Deals features Coach Jennie, author of Hilda: Tackle Your Inner Naysayer, Get Out of Your Own Way, and Unleash Your Badassery. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com Originally livestreamed on the Livestream Universe Facebook Page (366 views)

What's next for Livestreaming, Podcasting, YouTube and Social Video in 2018? We look at the "91 Predictions for 2018" LIvestream Universe blog post and cover predictions by Mike Murphy, Nick Nimmin, Stephanie Liu, Marc Gawith and Kristy Gillentine? Plus, will the livestreaming of virtual events make on-site conferences obsolete? All that and more on this episode of Ross & Nez! We also have the distinct pleasure of welcoming a top-notch guest appearance by Mike Murphy who shared his take on the f...

SOLO? INTERVIEW? TALK SHOW? Which kind of BeLive.tv broadcast do BeLivers like best for their shows? What's YOUR favorite? Type it in the comments below to let us know! Our picks each week use all of the different formats available through BeLive, and this week Ross and Rachel will dive a bit more into each kind as they bring you two BeLive broadcasters to the show. This week's picks are excellent examples of BeLive broadcasters, as usual, so take a look at their links! Rach...

YouTube Reels: YouTube launches it's own version of stories. How can creators leverage this new focus on social engagement? How can YouTubers grow their channels to get access to more features such as Super Chat and the Community tab? All that and more on this episode of Ross & Nez! Roberto Blake (YouTube.com/RobertoBlake2) joined us to share his take on Reels and YouTube channel growth. Show: Ross & Nez 005 Hosts: Ross Brand, Professor Nez Broadcast Date: December 1, 2017

Ready for more? This week, two more BeLive broadcasters will be featured by Ross & Rachel on the Best of BeLive: Life of Dad and Kathy Klotz-Guest! From coaches to crafts, podcasters to performers, and writers to web designers, livestreaming is literally for everyone... but not everyone can knock it out of the park. We're learning so much from each week's featured livestreamers; you can't afford to miss this week's show! If you want to get even better at using BeLive, or just want to watch...

Facebook launches Facebook Creator Video App and Twitter Verification Controversy. Guests include Livestreaming Author Jennifer Quinn and Social Media Strategist Stephanie Liu. Ross Brand & Professor Nez discuss the livestreaming industry, social media and business on Ross & Nez: The Livestream Experience. Show: Ross & Nez 003 Hosts: Ross Brand, Professor Nez Broadcast Date: November 27, 2017

SPECIAL GUEST on this week's Best of BeLive with Ross & Rachel: Jeff Adams joins us to... well, it's going to be a roller coaster ride! Seriously, when you share a screen with Jeff, it's like you grabbed the nearest lightning bolt for a few precious minutes of awesomeness. If you're ready for lightning to strike, type ELECTRIC in your comment below! (If you're feeling particularly electrified, SHAZAAM works, too!) Jeff Adams will tell us about his newest BeLive weekly show and all the thin...

Social Media Automation: Pro or Con? What is considered social media automation? The difference between automating social media and scheduling social media. And when is it a good idea to use chat bots? Guests include NYU Social Media Strategist Chris Barrows of the "Why I Social" Podcast (WhyISocial.com) and Content Creator Kim Doyal (KimDoyal.com), who hosts "The Wordpress Chick" Podcast. Both guests shared their opinions on when automation is acceptable and when it isn't. Show: Ross & Nez 004...

So many fantastic broadcasters have been featured on #BestofBeLive with Ross & Rachel already... John Tesh, Deja Vuster, Mi365 - Pete Cohen, Coach Glitter, Behind The Ears Podcast, Nikki Woods, Chef AJ, Chris Freytag Get Healthy U, Carol Tuttle, Kim Doyal, Aaron Tuttle Meteorologist, Owen Hemsath, Babylist... WOW! WHO will be next? This week brings two more to the forefront as Ross & Rachel showcase two BeLivers who deserve the limelight on their livestream. YOU, our live viewers, will decide...