The LiveStream Show

Episode Summary: Livestreaming 101 — what live video actually is, the 5 platforms leading the space in 2016, and real topic ideas to start exploring.What You'll LearnWhat livestreaming actually is, in the simplest possible termsThe 5 popular livestreaming platforms as of 20165 concrete topic ideas for a first livestreamWhy Instagram Stories, Snapchat, and vlogging make great livestreaming warmupsGot a favorite resource or tool worth sharing? Send it to [email protected] — also open to testing vendor products or services that would genuinely benefit listeners.Product of the WeekManfrotto Articulated Arm and Oben Ballhead.What Is Livestreaming?Simply real-time video recording broadcast over the internet — whether from an ESPN studio or an iPhone held up on a beach.5 Popular Livestreaming Services (2016)Periscope — owned by Twitter, released in 2015.Google Hangouts on Air — now part of YouTube.Firetalk TV — home of "Open Mike Night: Ask A Podcaster Anything," every Monday at 9pm ET.YouTube LiveFacebook LiveTopic IdeasTip: come prepared with an outline or bullet points.Tutorials — teach and share knowledge; builds trust and authority.Q&A sessions — an "Ask Mike Anything" format works well for networking and genuine helpfulness.Behind the scenes — people consistently want to see how the work actually happens.Promotion & marketing — podcasts, products, services, courses.Practice first — Instagram Stories, Snapchat, and vlogging all make good low-pressure warmups before jumping into full livestreaming.Show Notes & LinksManfrotto Articulated ArmOben BallheadPeriscopeGoogle Hangouts on AirFiretalk TVYouTube LiveFacebook LiveRead the complete show notes and resources on mikemurphy.ai.Support the showSubscribe To Weekly Newsletter:AI UnpluggedConnect With Me🌐 Website📧 Newsletter🎥 YouTube🐦 X💼 LinkedInComments, Questions & Feedback: [email protected]