Resources
Notes from the control room.
What we've learned building and running direct-to-audience platforms — written for the people about to launch one.
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How to get people to show up for a live stream
Announcing a live show is the easy part. Getting people there at 8 p.m. takes a page, an RSVP, a calendar invite, and two well-timed reminders.
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Vimeo On Demand is shutting down: where to move your catalog
Vimeo On Demand stops new sales on 21 September 2026 and closes on 20 November. The dates, four exits honestly ranked, and how to keep your buyers this time.
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How to start an online TV channel in 2026: a newsroom playbook
How to start an online TV channel: the programming grid, live shows with chat, memberships, team roles and the launch order — from a newsroom that did it.
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How to launch your own streaming service (2026 guide)
The complete playbook for launching a streaming service in 2026: business model, infrastructure, apps, migration, and the launch checklist.
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Best Uscreen alternatives in 2026, honestly ranked
A straight look at Uscreen's pricing model and the four realistic alternatives — including when Uscreen is still the right answer and when it isn't.
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OTT monetization: subscriptions vs pay-per-view vs hybrid
How to choose between subscriptions, pay-per-view, and hybrid monetization for a streaming platform — with the math, the churn reality, and real-world models.
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What it actually costs to build a streaming platform
A build-vs-buy breakdown for streaming platforms: encoding, CDN, player, billing, apps, moderation — and the ongoing costs nobody budgets for.
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Owning your audience: why media brands are leaving algorithm platforms
Reach you rent versus an audience you own: why media brands are building direct platforms, what the move requires, and how to keep your reach.
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