Connecting your channels is a one-time process. OneStream Live uses authorized connections to broadcast to your accounts. You can pick which platforms to stream to each time. Connecting multiple channels ensures your podcast goes live everywhere. This way, everyone sees the stream live together. It expands your reach without extra effort.
OneStream Live also allows streaming to a custom website. You can also stream directly on your website or blog. This way, fans can watch directly on your website. The setup is simple with an embed code. Essentially, OneStream Live makes your podcast a multichannel live broadcast. All of this takes minimal setup.
Step 3: Choose Between Live or Pre-Recorded Streaming
OneStream Live is flexible. You can stream in real time. You can also schedule a pre-recorded video to play "live". Decide which approach fits your podcast style.
Going live in real time: This is ideal for interactive sessions or timely content. OneStream Live has a web-based studio for streaming. You can go live with just your browser and webcam. You can use external tools as well. For example, you can stream through OBS Studio or Zoom. OneStream Live supports these tools via RTMP encoders. You can keep using Zoom or your current software. Just send that feed into OneStream Live. It will broadcast your show live to all selected platforms. Streaming live lets you respond to comments on the fly.
Using pre-recorded videos: This is useful if you want to edit your episode. Maybe you cannot go live at a set time. OneStream Live lets you schedule a recording as a live broadcast. Just upload your video and pick a date and time. OneStream Live handles the streaming at your scheduled time. Viewers will see it as a live broadcast. You can even join the live chat during the stream. This option helps you maintain a consistent schedule. You get a live presence. You don't actually have to go live every time.
You can mix both methods. Some podcasters go live for special episodes. They use pre-recorded streams for their regular weekly episodes. OneStream Live supports both approaches seamlessly. You have full control over how to present your content.
Step 4: Go Live and Multistream to Every Audience
When you're ready to go live, it's showtime! In OneStream Live, create a new stream. Select the channels you want to broadcast to. Add a catchy title and description for your episode. When everything is ready, hit the Go Live button. OneStream will start broadcasting on all your chosen platforms.
Multistreaming means your podcast is live everywhere at once. OneStream Live sends the stream to all platforms in sync. Viewers on every platform see the show simultaneously. This maximizes your visibility without splitting your focus.
Promote your live stream ahead of time on social media. OneStream Live includes an Event Announcement feature. Let your followers know when to tune in. When you go live, each platform notifies your followers. This increases the chances that your audience will show up.
During the live stream, welcome viewers from each platform. For example, greet your YouTube viewers and your Facebook viewers. This makes everyone feel included. The key is that you are in many places at once. OneStream Live makes this easy. It handles all the technical details.
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