The BoxCast Blog

Learn along your live streaming journey with posts designed to help you become a better broadcaster.

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Why Your City Council Videos Must Be High Definition (HD)

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...

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What to Look for in a Local Government Website Video Player

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

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...
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3 Questions People Ask About Local Government Live Streaming

This post addresses the three most common questions about local government live streaming including discussions on content types, comment sections,...

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7 Things You Need to Include on Your Sports Team's Website

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...

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How to Fix Your Church's Lighting Problems

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...

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Facebook Live: Is It Good or Bad for Your Local Government?

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

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...

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Here's How to Start Live Streaming Your City Hall

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...

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Can I Make Money from My Live Streams?

Organizations around the world, including schools, churches, city councils, and sports leagues, have discovered that no matter how hard they try, not...

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3 Big Reasons Your High School Needs To Be Live Streaming

This post talks about the benefits of streaming for sports including creating revenue, increasing engagement, and involving students. It's part of...

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How to Turn Your Games into Pay-Per-View Events

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...

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Why Should Local Governments Stream Their Meetings Online?

For centuries, civic engagement and a collective interest in communal affairs is what gave life to the American democracy. Residents would crowd into...

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