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Tips and best practices for organizations that want to bring their community closer through live video.

June 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Your School's Home on the Internet: How to Set Up a Branded Streaming Page

A YouTube channel is not the same as a branded school page. Here's what a dedicated streaming landing page does for your school — and what it should include.

June 16, 2026 · 5 min read

Streaming High School Basketball: How to Handle Gym Wi-Fi (And What to Do When It Fails)

Gym Wi-Fi is the #1 reason school basketball streams fail. Here's how to set up a reliable stream and build in the backups that save you when the network doesn't cooperate.

June 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Friday Night Lights: How to Stream High School Football the Right Way

Football is your biggest streaming event of the year. Here's how to get the setup right — cameras, audio, internet, and everything else.

May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

How Live Scoring Overlays Work for School Sports (And Why They Matter)

Live scoring overlays show the scoreboard inside your stream. Here's how the technology works, what it takes to set up, and why viewers stay longer when you have it.

May 14, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Live Stream Swim Meets: A Complete Guide for Natatoriums and Aquatic Programs

Swim meets are one of the hardest events to stream well — and one of the most rewarding when done right. Here's what you need to know.

April 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Your School's Games on the Big TV: How Roku Channels Are Changing School Sports

Fans don't want to huddle around a phone. A Roku channel puts your school's live streams on the living room TV — and more families are watching because of it.

April 16, 2026 · 4 min read

How School Districts Can Unify Live Streaming Across Every School

Managing streaming school by school creates inconsistency, duplication, and missed opportunities. Here's how districts are solving this at scale.

April 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Streaming Band Concerts, Plays, and Fine Arts Events: A Guide for Schools

Fine arts events deserve the same streaming quality as athletics. Here's how to stream concerts, theatre performances, and fine arts events the right way.

March 19, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Get Local Businesses to Sponsor Your School's Live Stream

Local businesses want to reach your community. Your live stream is the most direct way to connect them to it. Here's how to build a sponsorship program from scratch.

March 5, 2026 · 5 min read

Choosing a School Streaming Platform: What Athletic Directors Need to Ask

Not all streaming platforms are built for schools. Here's the checklist athletic directors should use before signing anything.

February 19, 2026 · 4 min read

How Schools Can Generate Revenue from Live Streaming

Your athletic events are already attracting viewers. Here's how to turn that audience into revenue for your programs.

February 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Free vs. Paid Livestreaming for Schools: What's the Real Cost?

YouTube and Facebook are free to use — but are they really free for your school? We break down the true cost of every streaming option.

January 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Why Your Fans Shouldn't Need an Account to Watch Your Games

Requiring fans to create accounts before watching drops viewership by up to 60%. Here's why frictionless access matters for community sports.

January 8, 2026 · 4 min read

How to Livestream High School Sports (The Complete Guide)

Everything you need to start livestreaming high school sports — equipment, platforms, and setup tips for athletic departments.

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