Audio streaming and on-demand playback are a significant part of most people’s daily sources of entertainment. Whether commuting, in the shower, doing chores, or just relaxing in general, we are always listening. One factor that seems to constantly annoy listeners and detract from this popular form of entertainment is inconsistent loudness levels.
As innovations surface, those customers who are still using protocols like RTMP ingest are left behind when they’re not given a suitable alternative solution. Latency is still a major concern for streamers using RTMP, and the new big tool, HLS, doesn’t always offer the same sub-second speeds that RTMP can.
DAI is a technology that allows you to swap out ads in your audio streams and target them based on known user criteria. Even if you’re already familiar with DAIs, there are many ways you can take advantage of this technology that you might not be aware of.
WFUV and StreamGuys, long-time partners in the live streaming service industry, have paired up once again to bring listeners the content they are looking for. WFUV is an independent New York City radio station operating out of Fordham University.
StreamGuys enjoys the privilege of being a top recommended streaming service provider among Christian broadcasting stations. While the streaming needs of Christian broadcasters are identical to those of stations broadcasting other types of content, several factors are unique to the Christian broadcasting industry.
Digitization at a faster and faster pace has made streaming the most popular means of monetizing content, growing audiences, and keeping ahead of trends. To do so quickly and reliably, the streaming provider must align a few principles and technologies.