LiveStream+ Insights

Practical thinking on live streaming and event production

Guides, observations, and honest advice from twenty years in broadcast and live events.

Hybrid events are failing. Here's why - and it's not the technology.

Most hybrid events disappoint their remote audiences. The technology isn't the problem - the production approach is. Here's what actually goes wrong and how to fix it.

What does it cost to stream a staff town hall professionally?

The honest answer is that it depends - but 'it depends' without context isn't helpful. Here's what the cost actually depends on, and what you should expect to pay.

Virtual events in 2026: what works, what doesn't, and what nobody tells you

Virtual events have matured. The difference between those that work and those that disappoint is almost entirely about production - not platform, not content.

What to expect on the day of your live streamed event

There's no standard event day timeline - what happens depends entirely on scale, venue, and available time. Here's what that actually means in practice.

The case for streaming your next conference - Even if Most Delegates Are in the Room

If you're organising a conference where most delegates will be present, live streaming probably isn't your first priority. Here's why it should be.

Five things that will make or break your award ceremony broadcast

Award ceremonies are the most technically demanding events to live stream. Here are the five things that determine whether the broadcast does justice to the event.

What broadcast television taught me about corporate events

Twenty years in live news taught me a specific view of what professional means in a live production environment. Here's why it still matters for corporate events.

What's the difference between a webcast and a live stream?

The terms are often used interchangeably. In practice, there are distinctions worth understanding before you decide what you actually need.

Do you need a streaming platform or a video conferencing tool?

Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet are excellent tools - for meetings. When the requirements are different, their limitations become relevant.

Why your venue's Wi-Fi will let you down - and what to do about it

"We've confirmed the internet is fine." It's said with confidence before almost every event we deliver at an external venue. Here's what it usually means.

How to run a hybrid Q&A that doesn't make remote audiences feel like an afterthought

The Q&A session is where the gap between in-person and remote attendees is most visible. Here's what a well-run hybrid Q&A actually looks like.

"We'll Just Use Teams." Why That Decision Costs More Than You Think.

For the right event, Teams is the right answer. But it has become a default for events it isn't suited for - and the costs are rarely visible until they matter most.

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