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1 week ago | dacast.com | Max Wilbert

In the video streaming industry, video monetization is an important tool. There are three main monetization methods but due to the increasing use of ad-blockers, revenue from ad-based monetization is taking a hit. A server-side ad insertion is a tool that professional broadcasters use to work around ad-blockers to keep their ad-revenue at its maximum potential. In this post, we’ll look at what server-side ad insertion is and how it works. We’ll discuss how to use server-side ad insertion on Dacast.

2 weeks ago | dacast.com | Max Wilbert

This blog focuses on HLS, or HTTP live streaming, which is one of the most popular protocols used to stream video today. HLS format is an adaptive bitrate live-streaming video protocol. Originally developed by Apple for use on iOS, Mac OS, and Apple TV devices, HLS streaming has become the most widely used live video protocol. As of 2025, HLS powers over 70% of internet-based video delivery due to its adaptive bitrate, device compatibility, and improved latency via LL-HLS.

2 months ago | dacast.com | Max Wilbert

Creating a positive viewer experience is very important in professional online video broadcasting. Businesses need to deliver an enjoyable viewing experience for their investment in video to be effective. When people watch a poor-quality stream, they get upset before they even know it. Investing in professional cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and encoder are some answers to this issue, but they require some additional support.

2 months ago | dacast.com | Max Wilbert |Jon Whitehead |Emily Krings

The quality of online video streaming plays a massive role in the viewer experience. When streaming quality is compromised, OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms face potential revenue losses of up to 25%. To address this, cloud video encoding and cloud transcoding have emerged as critical processes for broadcasters aiming to deliver high-quality streams efficiently. Cloud transcoding, in particular, is a newer technology that streamlines this process for broadcasters.

2 months ago | dacast.com | Jon Whitehead |Kevin Graham |Max Wilbert |Emily Krings

HTML5 adaptive streaming is the new standard in high-quality video playback today. You’ve likely heard of HTML5 video streaming and are curious about what it is and what it means. In a nutshell, HTML5 video streaming allows for the manipulation of multimedia content using <audio> and <video> HTML tags. The latter creates a native HTML5 video player with additional customization options for displaying video content. Don’t let the technicality scare you.