Simulcast is the idea of broadcasting to several platforms at once, while restreaming is the technology that makes it work by pushing your stream to multiple destinations at the same time.
Webinar Glossary
Simulcast
Simulcast is the practice of broadcasting the same live video to multiple platforms or channels at the same time.
What is simulcast?
Simulcast, short for simultaneous broadcast, is streaming the same live video to several platforms or channels at once, such as your webinar page, LinkedIn, and YouTube together. It lets you reach audiences wherever they already are, from a single live session.
Why simulcast your events?
Simulcasting extends your reach without extra effort. Instead of choosing one channel, you meet viewers on the platforms they prefer, which can grow your audience and engagement from the same broadcast.
Simulcast vs. restreaming
The terms are closely related. Simulcast describes broadcasting to multiple places at once, and restreaming is the technology that makes it happen by pushing your stream to several destinations at the same time.
Simulcasting with Livestorm
With Livestorm Restreaming, you can broadcast a live webinar to multiple platforms at once, so your event reaches people on social channels as well as your own registration page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between simulcast and restreaming?
Can I simulcast to YouTube and LinkedIn at once?
Yes. With restreaming you can broadcast the same live session to several platforms together, such as YouTube, LinkedIn, and your own registration page.
Does simulcasting reduce quality?
It can if your connection or encoder cannot handle sending to several destinations at once. A stable connection and the right settings keep quality consistent across platforms.
Why simulcast a webinar?
To reach more people without extra effort. Instead of choosing one channel, you meet viewers on the platforms they already use, all from a single broadcast.
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