#Format: Televised Session

[wowbright]

Chapter 13: Feeling

Figureskating!Blaine/designer!Kurt Olympics AU for december klaine fanworks challenge. Also on AO3.

They didn’t end up at Garden of the Gods after their high tea. They toured the rest of Miramont Castle, Kurt expressing simultaneous delight and horror the building’s eclectic mishmash of Queen Anne, Romanesque, English Tudor, Venetian Gothic, Byzantine, and half a dozen other architectural styles. “I can't figure out any rhyme or reason to it. He just threw in whatever he liked with no regard for aesthetic unity. It's hideous. I love it! I mean, I could never live here. It's an architectural identity crisis. Two completely different styles of window in a single stairwell? It would kill me. But the audacity! The chutzpah! I hate his vision, but at least he had one.”

Just listening to Kurt made joy bubble up inside Blaine. Kurt was a delight. A force of nature. Blaine imagined how much more entertaining his visits to Turino and Vancouver, Tokyo and Sapporo and Nagano, Paris and Goyang and Gothenburg would have been with Kurt in tow, providing color commentary on all the sights and sounds and smells of each city, relishing even in the things that repelled him because their newness was enough to cause delight. He wished Kurt was going with him to Sochi. It was beautiful and strange and tacky and sad and utterly fascinating. Kurt would be so alive in it.

Almost a week later, they finally made it to Garden of the Gods. It had been a long week, the excitement of the looming games overshadowed too often by dull meetings, bickering between Sue and Sebastian, and that annoying young punk Sam Evans, who refused to let Blaine forget he had been named to the first spot, while Blaine only made it on the roster this Olympics because the third choice’s hip injury flared up after the nationals championships. Blaine tried to act like the adult he was and overlook the “gramps” and the “old man” and “Jar Jar” (because the first thing he’d said to Blaine upon arriving in Colorado Springs was “You’re kind of like Jar Jar Binks, though, aren’t you? Because nobody actually wanted you in the sequel.”) He kept telling himself that Sam was a kid who was clearly overcompensating for his insecurities about launching his senior career with the eyes of the entire world on him. Blaine had been sixteen once, and just as insecure.

On the other hand, Blaine hadn’t been an asshole. And he had never, ever thought it would be a good idea to waggle his hips on the ice like a second-rate nightclub stripper to a weird, saxophone-heavy instrumental mashup of Justin Bieber's greatest hits. When Blaine had politely suggested Sam tone down on the thrusting, the kid had come back with, “You’re not my coach, gramps. Sex sells. You’re just jealous because you’re an old geezer whose lost all his testosterone and his sex appeal.”

The kid was horned up and classless and, worst of all, rude. How was he competing for a spot in the team event with this brat?

But no. Blaine was not going to think about that. It was a perfect, sunny day, the light of the winter sun sloping through the red rock formations at low angles that painted crisp shadows against the snow.

Even better, he was here with Kurt Hummel: beautiful, delightful, amazing Kurt. They hadn't gotten nearly enough time together since the high tea—which means they saw each other every day but not all day, Blaine visiting the costume studio even when it wasn't strictly necessary, and Kurt hanging out at practices even when he might have been exploring the tourist spots, and eating meals together when they could (but very often not alone, thanks Sue and Sebastian and the entire U.S. figure skating team), and Blaine even inviting Kurt back to his apartment only to find that Mike and Kitty had formed an encampment in front of the television for a marathon session of watching the routines of every single competing pair they would face in Sochi. So he and Kurt had joined them instead of enjoying a quiet dinner like Blaine had planned and maybe, if Blaine was allowed to dream, enjoying each other in a different way that Blaine had to stop himself from imagining every time Kurt helped him remove the latest iteration of his costume.

“Thanks for bringing me here,” Kurt said as they made their way down the trail between two towering pillars of vividly striped rock. “I never would have thought to come on my own.”

“No?”

Kurt shrugged. “City boy. I forget it can be nice to be out in nature. I mean, I could do without feeling like my nose is about to fall off my face, but it really is pretty. And quiet. And …” he sighed contentedly.

“Here. I wouldn't want your nose to disappear.” Blaine tugged his scarf from his neck and draped it around Kurt’s, folding it gently to form a pocket of warm air over Kurt’s lower face. It felt both bold and easy—easy because they had stood this close many times as Kurt measured Blaine’s body or draped fabric over it or adjusted this and that bit of his costume, so that sharing such a close space had become second nature; bold because it was now Blaine doing the reaching out and touching.

“Usually, I would complain about this not coordinating with my carefully curated ensemble. But it's Burberry. And cashmere. So I’ll make an exception.” Kurt's eyes danced above the fabric, a dazzling contrast of blue and green above the pale yellows and grays of the checked scarf. “But what about your nose?”

In answer, Blaine reached into his collar and pulled the fabric of this turtleneck up over his chin. It was long enough that he could cover his whole face with it if he wanted to. He had, in fact, chosen it in the very hope that he might lose his scarf to Kurt. “I came prepared for every possibility.”

Kurt smiled. Blaine couldn't see his mouth of course, but he could see his eyes and the way they narrowed as Kurt’s cheekbones lifted, the skin on the outer edges crinkling into deep, happy furrows.

“You’re …” Blaine started to say, but the words caught in his throat. That’s how beautiful Kurt was. It made Blaine forget how to speak.

“I’m …?” Kurt said—curiously, not flirtatiously. He clearly had no idea what was going on inside Blaine at this moment.

Blaine shook his head to loosen his tongue. It only half worked. He couldn't get the words I out that he’d meant to. But the ones he spoke were perhaps even more inspired. “I want you in Sochi with me.”

Kurt stopped in his tracks.

“I mean, if you're free. If you want to. If you—” Was this another case of Blaine diving into concrete? It had really looked like water to him. “I fully trust you can get everything done before we go, but I think … I think I would feel better having you there. You're the only one who—”

“—knows the costumes well enough to fix them if you need any last-minute repairs?”

That was not what Blaine had been trying to say, but it was true. “Yes. And you understand my vision. Besides … seeing you at Miramont Castle, I couldn't help but think how much you would enjoy yourself there.”

Kurt’s eyes went wide. “You’ve been there before? And it’s transcendently tacky?”

“Only parts of it,” Blaine chuckled. “It’s mostly because you appreciate things that are … different, or— I don’t know. You just appreciate things in a way I’ve never seen anyone do before. And I … I just thought, we really should have you there anyway, because what if something changes? What if I hear something or feel something new and I have a sudden fit of artistic inspiration and you’re not there to help me bring it to life? And then I go do my programs and yes, of course the costumes are beautiful, because you made them, and they say most of the things I wanted to say, but there’s something else and … ” Blaine looked down at the dirt peeking through the tracks in the snow. He was so frustrated with himself. He wasn’t making himself clear at all. He probably sounded crazy. A needy prima donna demanding too much. “We’ll pay you, of course. And flights and lodgings and meals. An interpreter if you want. I know it must be an incredible inconvenience. But you’re so inspiring and …”

Blaine looked up. And Kurt was there, looking back at him. Blaine saw the answer in his eyes. Kurt was right there with him. He didn't think Blaine was crazy at all. “I'd love to go,” Kurt said quietly, his voice gentle and reassuring like the waves lapping up on Cabrillo Beach at low tide. He tugged Blaine’s arm, and pulled him forward, and Blaine’s heart started to pound out of his chest because he wanted to kiss Kurt so badly but also maybe he should have had a Tic Tac first and also would Kurt think that his bubble gum-flavored chapstick was gross and also there was a group of gruff evangelical conservatives just 50 yards ahead, and the one who looked like he was in the military was loudly explaining how the sedimentary lines were all formed in the great flood of Genesis 6 through 9 and—

It turned out Kurt’s face was not the destination he had intended for Blaine. Because Kurt stepped forward too, or backward—well, in the same direction Blaine was moving, so that they stayed the same distance apart—and Blaine realized that they were not kissing in the brilliant winter sun of the Garden of the Gods. They were walking again.

“So,” Kurt said. “How many times have you been to Sochi?”

It took a moment for Blaine to regain his bearings. He had to replay the question twice in his brain in order to understand it. “I've been to the Russia lots. But Sochi only once. The Grand Prix was held there last season.”

“Ah,” Kurt said with a tone of—disappointment? Not in Blaine, but like he had made some sort of faux pas. “I should probably know that.”

Oh. Blaine didn’t like the expression on Kurt’s face. It was almost sad. He never wanted Kurt to be sad. He stepped a little closer to Kurt, let their shoulders brush. “I kind of like that you don’t.”

Kurt still looked kind of sad. But also curious. “Is it hard?”

“What?”

“People knowing so much about you before you’ve even met them.”

It was and it wasn't. Blaine had spent so much of his life in the limelight that he had become used to it. And it wasn't like he was Brad Pitt or Obama or the Pope. He didn't get recognized by every single person every single place he went. The times when it was hard was when people thought they already knew him—when they filtered everything he said and did through the picture of him they had already built in their minds based on public appearances and TV broadcasts and news clippings—when nothing he said or did could surprise them, because they had already decided not to be surprised.

“Nobody knows who I am before I've met them,” Blaine said. “Sometimes they don't even know after they've met me.”

Kurt was silent. Blaine listened to the sound of their shoes crunching against the snow.

“I hope I don't make you feel like that,” Kurt said.

Blaine’s campaign to cheer Kurt up was totally failing. He could do better. “You don't make me feel like that at all, Kurt. You make me feel like … Talking to you, it feels like … like I’m new. To you. And to me, too. And you’re new, and fascinating, and … it’s like I'm discovering a part of the world that was always there but I never knew existed. Even myself, when we talk, when you ask me questions and you listen—you really listen, Kurt, you make me feel like the things I say are actually interesting and surprising and even delightful—it’s like I'm remembering things I forgot about myself or never even knew.”

Blaine looked at Kurt, and for the first time since he had draped Kurt in his scarf, he wished he could see more of Kurt’s face. There was something in Kurt’s eyes that Blaine felt like he would be just on the edge of understanding, if only he could see more.

“You are interesting and surprising and delightful,” Kurt said solemnly. “And you make me feel that way too.” He glanced over his shoulder before giving Blaine’s hand a quick squeeze, then let go. In a low whisper, he added, “I want it to be out in the open, though. I might not have been a super fan who tracked your every media mention in elaborately decorated scrapbooks and curated Delicio.us lists. But I did have some preconceived notions about you.”

A tiny flutter like panic quickened in Blaine’s chest. What if they were bad? No, he was being stupid. He knew it was stupid. Kurt's tone was soft, silky, alluring. That wasn't the voice of someone who was about to say something mean to you. And even if Kurt used to think bad things about him, it shouldn't matter, because Kurt certainly seemed to like him okay now. But still— Blaine made a quick verbal counter turn. “Well, I had some ideas about you, too.”

“You didn't know who I was.”

“Not for as long as you knew about me, but I saw your portfolio, and it spoke to me. And Sebastian told me some things.”

“Oh, Christ on a cracker. That couldn't have been good.”

“Quite the opposite. He told me you were dedicated and hardworking and witty, and that you always stuck to your principles, and that I should trust you, because he trusted you, and he does not trust very many people.”

“Really? Sebastian said all that?”

“Really. It was so glowing that—” Despite the cold, Blaine felt heat rising to his cheeks. “I asked him if he had feelings for you.”

The scarf loosened around Kurt’s face as he wrinkled up his nose. “Oh. God, no. It's never been like that with us.”

“That's what he told me. I believe the exact words were something like ‘Don't get me wrong, I would totally bang him if he would just uncross his legs for two seconds and let me, but the difference between you and me, Blaine, is that I know the difference between romance and sex.’”

“Sounds like Sebastian,” Kurt said. Well, at least the Sebastian he had known all his life until the previous Sunday morning. Apparently for the new Sebastian, romance and sex were starting to overlap, at least a tiny bit. “And I'm sorry he told you so many lies about me.”

“You know they aren’t, Kurt. You're all that, and then some.”

“Well, then.” Kurt looked away, his eyes batting like Bambi’s. He was so adorable when he was flummoxed. “You subject me to all that overwhelming flattery, but you won’t let me tell you my preformed impressions of you?”

Ah. So Kurt had noticed the counter turn. Apparently he was getting to know Blaine even better than Blaine had thought. Blaine momentarily closed his eyes against the bright sun and took a deep breath. “Okay, fine. Hit me with your worst.”

“Well, you're a wonderful skater, obviously. I mean, I know that can’t mean anything to you coming from me, I don't have the expertise to judge but ... I always feel something when I watch you skate. Figure skating doesn't always feel like art to me—maybe that's why I've focused more on costuming for ice dance until now—but it does, when I watch you. You have all this ... generosity and passion inside of you, and it spills out onto the ice. It's mesmerizing. And not just because you're incredibly good-looking.”

Blaine made a sharp inhale. “You think I'm good-looking?” He was not being coy. He was, on some level, honestly surprised. Even though they’d been flirting, even though he knew Kurt felt something about him on some level because he’d pretty much said so not three minutes ago, it felt revelatory. To have the words spoken—that made it real. Kurt Hummel, the most beautiful man the world had ever seen, thought Blaine Anderson was visually appealing.

Kurt laughed. “Well, yes. That's one of the other prejudices I might have brought into our first meeting.”

“I think I'm okay with that,” Blaine said, delight coiling his muscles. “Though you’ve seen me without make-up on now. And exhausted. And impatient with Sue. So I suppose I’ve managed to dissuade you a bit from your previous position.”

“Oh, no,” Kurt said—only it didn't really sound like words, but more like breath, or the sound of the air breezing through a crack in the rocks. “I find you quite attractive. Much more than I ever could have imagined anyone to be.”

[lincolndjarin]

The BKS Screen Adaptation ˖⁺‧₊˚✦

(aka the really fucking dorky thing i've wanted to do for ages.)

if you like Best Kept Secret and you've wanted to know what i imagine in my mind when i write this is the post for you. i put way too much time into this if i'm being honest, but it was so much fun i hope others enjoy it!!

includes fun things like hypothetical casting and soundtrack !!

SPOILERS FOR BEST KEPT SECRET CHAPTERS 1-25

ever since i started writing Best Kept Secret it's helped me tremendously to imagine it in more of a cinematic sense. i love movies. i love all of it, the cinematography, the soundtracks, the casting, all of it has always greatly interested me. so that's how i've always pictured bks in my head, as a movie, or more appropriately a single season of television lmao. anyhow, i've been feeling real fucking fried lately and i just started a proper schedule with my meds so i'm exhausted and i wanted to take a short break from writing to put this together, (more writing) this is long and self indulgent but i had a lot of fun with it so who cares i guess.

The Media Source :

in all honesty i think bks probably wouldn't work as a movie? this might just be the entitled author in me speaking but there is just like, so much stuff? i feel like it wouldn't be properly represented in the 90-150 minute format because there's just too much shit happening. ALSO i write my chapters the way i write my DND sessions, meaning they typically have a prominent ending point that i think translates best in a show format so i'll be presenting this as more of an Max original type beat, 13 episodes ranging from like 50 minutes to 90 in length. (pretty hefty but this is my hypothetical world where i get whatever i want lmao)

The Casting :

bks has a fair amount of original characters that all exist in my brain and in said brain i visually know what they look like and in y'alls brains you have an idea what they look like. like lowkey if i'm being real in my brain space bks is sort of animated? like in the style of arcane sort of lmao, so i don't really have physical manifestations of them but i have always had actors in mind of who i imagine would play them so here's that.

Leodall :

i mean if this is my dream hypothetical and i can do whatever i want i think it would be hilarious but also relevant to cast someone sort of silly as leo.

i think that it's important that leo is a little rat bitch by the end but also like he should be just sort of a clumsy disarming guy to start. i get a couple different vibes but like lowkey hear me out.

Jack Quaid??

like he's sort of just a lanky silly guy but also is capable of doing terrible things, i think he'd be a great leo and would also he'd be able to be disarming and likable at the start. just sort of harmless and nervous (until he isn't)

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Lysa :

honestly the hardest person to cast. i love her dearly because in my brain she's done way more than she's done in bks lmao and it's hard for me to seperate that sometimes but i thought about it for a while and i settled on someone who i think would capture Lysa as i imagine her in my mind.

Stephanie Beatriz :

she's visually how i imagine Lysa but also i love her so i think she'd be great.

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Elaine :

this one has always been a no brainer to me. i'd want an actress who is instantly likable and capable of bringing a character that i've grown very fond of to life. there has only ever been one person that comes to mind when i picture someone playing Elaine.

the mother herself : T'Nia Miller

Elaine & Lysa have been sort of wishy washy in description for two reasons, one being that as the story has progressed and they've developed they've become clearer in my mind, two being that there is so much bks and posting something this big chapter by chapter means sometimes i forget what i've previously said (nobodies perfect lmao) but personally T'Nia Miller is one of my favorite actresses and i think she would 100% do Elaine justice.

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Kodo :

this has always been a tough one for me. this is kind of wild but when i started bks i never intended to kodo to be downright evil (idk if i've ever said that before but it's true lmao) i originally intended for him to be more of a harmless idiot? the plot was going to revolve more so around how princess had a lot of internal battles about cheating on a husband who was neglectful at the worst of times but still absolutely harmless.

i realized pretty quickly how much of a fucking bummer that was LMAO. it's hard to write a hot sex scene when the main characters internal monologue is full of guilt, so i VERY quickly made the switch, and it was definitely the right choice, the story needed a villain and i needed to give Kodo some sort of depth so it fell into place pretty quickly. i was also rewatching game of thrones around this time so, surprise surprise, i bet you can guess who i was inspired by. that being said, i don't think Jack Gleeson is the right choice for this role, first off bc that guy should never play a villain again lmao, get him a fucking romcom or something, but also because if i could pick anyone in this hypothetical situation i would pick an actor that is relatively beloved.

kodo is supposed to be really fucking hot (unfortunately) princess isn't interested in him because he's an ass but he's supposed to be pretty attractive, but also at the end of the say he's a prince. like we know he sucks but i would want to cast someone that lowers an audiences expectations and makes them think that he's gonna be chill at first. if you've seen the movie Promising Young Woman (if you haven't drop everything and watch it rn) they do something that i fucking adore, which is casting men that are liked, Bo Burnham, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Max Greenfield, etc. to lower the audiences guards. that movie is jarring for several reasons but i myself fell prey to the casting, i was comforted by actors who i loved and felt a personal pang of betrayal. (great fucking movie, cannot stress this enough)

two actors come to mind for this role, one more than the other but i'm still fond of both.

one choice being : Nicholas Hoult

the only thing that i don't love about this is that it would be a bit repetitive, we've already seen him in the terrible husband role lmao, but it would be fun to see him be far less redeemable than his character in The Great lol. but also he's fucking phenomenal, there's no doubt in my mind that he would be able to capture the character.

my second choice is gonna be a huge hear me out. like some of y'all are about to be real mad at me but fucking- just give me a second to explain i swear there's a vision here.

my second and preferred choice would be : Josh Hutcherson

listen listen listen. i adore him. actually my pookie bear ^^

which is exactly why he's fucking perfect??

people who don't know the source material are lulled into a false sense of safety bc he's just a little guy, he's just a silly little guy. and if you do know the source material you're like is that fucking peeta?? did they make kodo cool as hell?? no they did not. they just wrapped him up in a pretty package.

i'm saying lets get this man back to blonde and let him let his acting chops loose, i think he's perfectly capable of playing the nightmare that is kodo harand and i think he's the best choice like let him be evil.

pretty boys can be evil as a treat.

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Din Djarin :

i mean, come on, we all know who's being put in this role.

Pedrito :

he's din djarin don't tell me otherwise. this era pedro ^^ is bks din like i didn't make starwars but i did make bks and this is canon bks din lmao.

but also like whatever they put in his pedro juice when he was doing plays? i'd get him some of that for this.

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Princess :

this is all in my self indulgent fantasy right? then yeah i suppose i'll play the princess, pull a lin manuel miranda and step up, i was in into the woods in highschool so i've got plenty of experience.

in all seriousness i would cast someone who sort of reminds me of myself, i would be lying if i didn't write her as a vague reflection of myself. i haven't really written a reader like that other than her, she's special to me so in a screen adaptation i would want to be sure that she's done justice.

the obvious choice to me is Stephanie Hsu :

she's a princess, idc. absolutely fucking phenomenal actress (robbed of her oscar btw) and i think that she would be perfect also cause like please cast asian women in things where their entire character isn't built around the fact that they're asian, let them have a character unrelated to that fact PLEASE. she's gorgeous, talented, and charming like she's my bks princess, always has been, anytime i've fancasted bks in my head she's my leading lady.

but also there is a second option that comes to mind which would be the lovely : Simone Ashley

i haven't been shy about how bridgerton inspired bks. she's the love of my life, another actress where i see her and i'm just like yeah she's a princess, it's a no brainer like that could very well be bks princess.

The Plot ( things i'd add, keep, or remove ) :

i'd keep most things the same, obviously i'd cut certain things to properly fill the available time

i would go full hbo max privilege, i want steamy fucking sex scenes, the sex is important to the story like let's be real. some of dins growth is shown through sex, the way he goes from being completely in control of things to being more willing to be vulnerable?? that shits important.

i would def add a lysa and elaine plot, they would have a side plot

there isn't really much i'd cut, if anything i'd cut the blowjob in chapter seven lmaoo, just bc that's the only thing i've ever considered changing in the story just bc it's always felt unnatural to me.

The Episodes :

this section is gonna cover how i would present each episode and also what chapters would be featured in each episode.

also just as a general creative choice i think princess would lowkey be fleabag lmao. like she def talks to the audience cause she's a little silly but also bc her internal monologue is written to be a little funny

Episode One :

chapter one

chapter two

i think this episode would follow the source material well. i actually really like the first couple of chapters of bks, i think they were a good hook for the story so i would keep things similar to how they're written.

Episode Two :

chapter three

chapter four

same as episode one ^

Episode Three :

chapter five

this would be the din episode, instead of princess talking to the audience i like to think just for this episode he would instead. also i have sort of a specific vision for this.

it's canon that bks din is relatively hard of hearing so i would want this episode to open on him getting ready in his cabin before doing all the flashbacks of his point of view of everything. he's not wearing his helmet for the first few minutes while a song plays and he cuts his own hair, his face is never visible in the shot.

everything else stays the same

this is where i get dorky.

dins internal monologue will convey something that i'm not sure i've properly gotten across in bks LMAO but i've always written a din who feels naked in front of princess and not in a sexy way but in an emotional way. he always feels as if she can see through his helmet and it makes him real fucking nervous around her lmao.

so like lowkey hypothetical ending shot is from out in the hall, princess inviting him in and from behind he isn't wearing his helmet bc metaphors.

Episode Four :

chapter six

chapter seven

chapter eight

i think the focus here would be six and eight tbh, if i'm being honest the rules were supposed to be way more important than they ended up being lmaooo, i just went in a different direction with it so i would maybe change that to something else. the book is still important for chapter 25 so maybe like a contract or something that they both sign.

Episode Five :

chapter nine

chapter ten

chapter eleven

yeah i mean this is me being unoriginal but like if it aint broke don't fix it so like i'd keep a lot of stuff relatively the same

Episode Six :

chapter twelve

chapter thirteen

chapter fourteen

^^ same here

Episode Seven :

chapter fifteen

chapter sixteen

i think that the ending spot would be different here than in the source material, the chapter ends with din asking her to come to the cabin but i think instead i would just end with the kiss and open the next one with the cabin convo

Episode Eight :

chapter seventeen

chapter eighteen

chapter nineteen

this is like the anti angst episode, these chapters should be all relationship building up until the chapter nineteen sex scene which i would want rather tastefully done but still filthy. that's sort of the tagline of this hypothetical show, tasteful and filthy

Episode Nine :

chapter twenty

chapter twenty one

another anti angst chapter except this one has a big bad ending so yknow, big dramatic ending, i honestly think there is no need for 'tasteful' violence. like this should be extremely jarring, like din has been protective to a fault but this is like straight up mandalorian possessive rage like fr get his ass yknow? lets see that blood

Episode Ten :

chapter twenty two

chapter twenty three

chapter twenty four

this would probably be the longest ep in my opinion. twenty two is real fucking hefty but also the lunar markets is gonna be the big surprise set piece i want that shit to be gorgeous like i imagine it being so fucking twinkly and delightful

Episode Eleven :

chapter twenty five

lets keep this one straight from the source material, like just use the chapter as a script yknow?

Episode Twelve :

chapter twenty six

chapter twenty seven

i can't say anything about this because it's not technically written yet lmao

Episode Thirteen :

chapter twenty eight

chapter twenty nine

same here ^

The Soundtrack :

music is important. we wouldn't have bks at all without music because it was music that inspired me to write in the first place and it's helped the story along since then, every time i get stuck on something plot wise i play music until something clicks. it's always been the secret ingredient for my writing so it would be extremely important to a screen adaptation.

i think it would be fun to have each episode end with a smash cut to the credits with music, i've always been a big fan of that so this section contains music that i'd use for specific scenes but also what song i would want playing at the end.

Episode One :

end this ep with :

I Can See You (Taylor's Version)

i mean it's a little on the nose but this is lowkey bks anthem so i think it's a solid choice for the ep one ending also it's always fun to end on a pop song yknow?

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Episode Two :

end this ep with :

Honeymoon - Lana Del Rey

another bks anthem, like listen to the lyrics it's crazy, and i think based on the ending of chapter four this would be an appropriate ending song

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Episode Three :

Losing My Religion - R.E.M.

this would be the opening of the episode. din never facing the camera and he would get ready for his day while this plays

end this ep with :

Not Strong Enough - boygenius

this is def his ending song like bks din would cry if he heard this song.

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Episode Four :

end this ep with :

See You Again (feat. Kali Uchis) - Tyler, The Creator

this is one of those ones where i'm just sort of like hell yeah. in my minds eye this works, there is a visual here like trust.

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Episode Five :

end this ep with :

I'm Your Man - Mitski

mitski is another artist that bks!din would listen to in his cabin while he cries like this is def how he's feeling at the end of chapter eleven

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Episode Six :

end this ep with :

Saturn - Sleeping At Last

with where this one ends i think that something sort of soft is important, a solid instrumental works well here

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Episode Seven :

end this ep with :

Starboy - Vitamin String Quartet

i wanted something a little more upbeat but also sort of on theme and i think this is extremely accurate.

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Episode Eight :

Religion - Lana Del Rey

this is the sex song.

like this is and always has been the song that plays when they have sex without his helmet one for the first time, i consider that to be the first time he's really din with her during sex and this song is straight heat so of course this is what plays during that scene.

end this ep with :

Electric Love - BØRNS

i mean it's a little cheesy but i think it's fun and this episode ends in a happy place so it's neat to have a happy song refecting that yknow?

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Episode Nine :

Like Real People Do - Hozier

i mean, this is the song that inspired the chapters featured in this episode, it's an important song because a lot of bks later on revolves around the need for normalcy, these two just want to love each other like real people

end this ep with :

I Fought the Law - The Clash

i mean like, this is a bit silly but also like i love when a show ends in a dark spot and a hilarious upbeat song plays, like, i eat it up every time and i think this is just so fun lmao like he fr fought the law (im hilarious)

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Episode Ten :

end this ep with :

Lover - Taylor Swift

sort of a calm before the storm song, relaxing ass song before all hell breaks lose in the next episode yknow?

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Episode Eleven :

The Secret History - Kerry Muzzey, The Chamber Orchestra of London

this is our searching for din song. long ass sequence, def longer than it is in the chapter lmao

end this ep with :

Borderline - Tame Impala

god i fucking love this song

but also i feel as though this song has a sense of dread to it that i think is perfect for the way chapter twenty five ends

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Episode Twelve :

this is a hard one to pick definitive music to, there's a lot of music that is relevant to the chapters featured in this episode so here's just like, a cluster of music that i think would be relevant

Skyfall - Adele

The Night We Met - Lord Huron

Eleanor Rigby - Cody Fry

Fourth of July - Sufjan Stevens

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Episode Thirteen :

My Love Mine All Mine - Mitski

i obviously can't say what this would be in reference to but the last technical scene of bks would end with this song. i think the epilouge would have different music

Flightless Bird, American Mouth - Iron & Wine

i kinda sorta think that the epilogue could be crammed into a montage that could just be a post credit scene to this song.

that's all, if anyone actually read all of this i will kiss you fr like you're crazy for that and i love you.

if you write fic this was so fun?? like i really do recommend doing this or like a less extreme version of this lol i've been trying to force myself to take a little break from writing but i couldn't think of anything else to do so i did this haha

[freddiemercurylegendabovelegends]

Today, on 13th January, 2017

Lord Snowdon, former husband to Princess Margaret and photographer,died at the age of 86

Brian May remembers

Sad to hear of the passing of Lord Snowdon. I can’t say I was his friend, though perhaps I would like to have been. We did spend a couple of days together as Queen (the rock group) and portrait photographer, and it was very memorable. I knew of Lord Snowdon from when I was quite small. As Anthony Armstrong Jones he had married the very glamorous Princess Margaret, in Westminster Abbey, in top level splendour, televised in colour (!) and celebrated throughout the land. Somehow it caught my imagination, gave me a thrill, to the point where I pasted a picture of the handsome couple in my personal photo album. It was a fairy-tale. Shy handsome commoner weds beautiful royal princess. Much later I realised that Tony Armstrong Jones, now Lord Snowdon, was a dedicated artist, a gentleman photographer in true Victorian style, and that his world had stayed quite separate from the Royal Family he had married into. I believe he had a Victorian sensibility in more than one way. A Gentleman, certainly, and a man of independent means, he did not need to take photographs to earn a living. It was his art. And in the details of his practice, too, he adhered to early traditions of photography. He believed that the essence of a sitter for a portrait was to be revealed only in natural light.

Well, this is what he told us, when the four of us found ourselves at his house, our mission being to find the elusive ‘Group Shot’ - a four-fold portrait of a Rock Band, for the cover of an album. Now this was around 1981, about 35 years ago. So the portrait of this session in my mind is a little faded. But Snowdon was a delightful, thoughtful, modest and gentle man, given to pausing to ponder, in his walking around the room, with a slight limp, a relic from a childhood illness, as he looked at us, planning his shoot.

I’m sure Roger has better recollections than I, but I seem to remember us sitting around a little awkwardly, sipping coffee, discussing what we were trying to achieve. I don’t believe we had any preconceptions at all … the four of us hadn’t had the chance to confer beforehand, and I think on this occasion we didn’t have a plan. We assumed that this accomplished photographer would bring a fresh approach. We’d done a lot of this kind of session, of course, over the years, notably with George Hurrell, iconic Hollywood portraitist, and Mick Rock, who had pulled off a very memorable diamond format four-shot on a black background, which not only graced the cover of our early album Queen II, but, brought to life, became the shot that everyone remembers from the Bohemian Rhapsody video some years later.

Snowdon told us that he didn’t want an overriding theme - he didn’t think we need to ‘try so hard’. He said he wanted us naturally filling the space, and he was absolutely insistent that the lighting would be natural too … only the daylight which pervaded his studio, again, Victorian style - more or less a glass-house. He would not use any artificial light. Now I may be wrong about this, but I seem to remember we talked so much and drank so much coffee, that time passed and the light started to fade. Anthony took some test shots on his large-format camera (no 35mm for him) and wasn’t happy. So he said something like … "I know what to do now, but we missed our slot. I’m not going to use studio lights - I want the quality of daylight in this shot. Can you come back tomorrow?” Strangely enough we could. And then it was all very quick. He took a few solo shots of us singly (I wonder where they are ?) And then went for the cover shot of the four of us. I think he only took a couple of dozen shots, very much like we’d seen Hurrell do. He knew exactly what he wanted, and he knew when it was in the bag - even though he couldn't verify that on the spot. The developing of the negative had to be done, and prints made, before anyone could see the result.

So we said our goodbyes and left - and … that was it. The picture we wanted arrived a couple of days later, and it was perfect for what we needed - nicely balanced in composition, with all of us looking quite decent; understated, a little formal, yet not stiff, and beautifully lit by Nature herself, with a little help from Lord Snowdon.

The album ? It was to become the biggest selling British album in History - Queen’s Greatest Hits.

We decided to mount the picture in an unusual way. Inspired by the first Superman Film, we skewed the photograph as if it were mounted flat on a piece of glass spinning through space. So our faces are distorted by perspective. Years later, for the re-issue for Universal Records, we decided to ‘undo’ that distortion, and on this cover you see Snowdon’s picture exactly as it was taken. Pure ! I like that version best. As Snowdon himself might have said … it wasn’t trying too hard.

You won’t find this stuff on Wikipedia, of course. In the anarchy of the Internet based information, anybody can contribute stuff as long as they are citing someone who said it previously ! So the entry as I just looked at it is a ripe mixture of fact and inaccuracies - they don’t even mention who took the cover photograph. Who will write history ? Well, certainly not me … with my memory weaving its own spells at this distance. But History was certainly made in those fleeting moments when we were privileged to enjoy the company of that fine gentleman, Snowdon

RIP

Bri - january 13, 2017

(source: brianmay.com)

[stopandimagineloveforever]

Daytime Revolution – Official Trailer

For one extraordinary week beginning on February 14th, 1972, the revolution was televised. Daytime Revolution takes us back in time to the week that John Lennon and Yoko Ono descended upon a Philadelphia broadcasting studio to co-host the iconic Mike Douglas Show, at the time the most popular show on daytime television with an audience of 40 million viewers a week. What followed was five unforgettable episodes of television, with Lennon and Ono at the helm and Douglas bravely keeping the show on track. Acting as both producers and hosts, Lennon and Ono handpicked their guests, including controversial choices like Yippie founder Jerry Rubin and Black Panther Chairman Bobby Seale, as well as political activist Ralph Nader and comic truth teller George Carlin. Their version of daytime TV was a radical take on the traditional format, incorporating candid Q&A sessions with their transfixed audience, conversations about current issues like police violence and women’s liberation, conceptual art events, and one-of-a-kind musical performances, including a unique duet with Lennon and Chuck Berry and a poignant rendition of Lennon’s “Imagine.” A document of the past that speaks to our turbulent present, Daytime Revolution is a time capsule reminding us of art’s power to break down barriers, and the bravery of two artists who never took the easy way out as they fought for their vision of a better world.

[kiscon]

CON FAR IS INTENSIFYING!!!

Dear K/S friends,

Greetings from the KiScon office where we are currently going from con farr to plak tow! Only three days to go and then it's time for an intense weekend full of K/S fun!

1. If you are already registered to attend KiScon 2023:

You should have received the Con Book (program booklet with the schedule, all the Zoom links, tons of information, and also the auction catalog) last night by email. If you don't see it in your inbox, please check your spam folder, or make sure you actually checked the email with which you registered for the convention on Conline. If you need to update your contact details that we use to send out all the KiScon info, please let us know; also, if you are not sure whether you are actually registered for KiScon (these things can happen): please get in touch with us so that we can sort this out. The Con Book will also appear on Conline at the start of the convention, but we wanted you to have the pdf file sooner, so that you can familiarise yourself with the online format of the convention. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us. There is also another opportunity this week for a last-minute tech check or for asking questions in a smaller setting: my fellow con chair StarshipLillian is sitting in our virtual KiScon office and happy to help! Upcoming Office Hours are: Thursday (2 Nov) 12:00–05:00 p.m. EDT. You can find the link in our kiscord. In preparation for the convention, please make sure that your Zoom app is up-to-date, and that your mic and camera are working as they should. Check whether you can log into your Conline account and have a look at your profile there: is your timezone set up correctly? Are you using the correct (fannish) name on Conline? The schedule on Conline is displayed in our main con time = Eastern / New York, but you can click on any of the times and a little box will appear next to it to tell you what time that is in your timezone. If you encounter any problems while trying to log in or edit your profile, please let us know immediately so that we can help you before the start of the actual con weekend. Here’s also a reminder that we have a cosplay competition! You can take part either live during our Zoom session on Saturday, or by posting recent ( = from 2023) pics of your cosplay in our Discord server. See the Con Book for rules and details, please. We also still accept last-minute entries for our cake contest! Should a sudden craving for cake (or any other baked goods) happen today or tomorrow, turn it into art by decorating it in K/S style, snap a photo, and send it to: cakecontest@kiscon.org. The winner will be determined on the last day of the con. 2. If you are not yet registered for KiScon but would like to join us last-minute: Head over to Conline and sign up! We have wonderful panels, fun vid shows, games, a great con zine, an amazing art show, and more. Meet fans who were there when Star Trek first aired on television. Meet fans who have only joined the fandom last year. We are a diverse crowd from all over the globe, and we would love to see you join us. If money is an issue: please apply for a scholarship (write to: larissa@kiscon.org).  3. Last chance to vote for your faves in the Philon Awards 2023: If you have not yet submitted your vote for the Philon Awards, here’s a last call to please do this: You can fill in the voting sheet embedded on the KiScon website, or (if your device does not display it properly) you can find it at this link. Even if you have not managed to read your way through the whole shortlist, vote for those categories that you had the time to enjoy. Voting closes on 1 November, 11:59 p.m. EDT. Jenna and Shelley will present the winners at KiScon. 4. Merch: If you would like to show your love for KiScon and K/S in style… we currently have a limited range of merch available in our Spring store, with mugs, stickers, and T-shirts (in various styles). The logo was designed by Page of Wands for KiScon. Proceeds go towards our projects and the upkeep of the KiScon website. More merch might get added later, but it's a start. (And I needed a stylish mug to feed my con-induced caffeine needs.)5. Where to find KiScon information & announcements:

Official website KiScon Discord server Tumblr blog Twitter Conline Facebook Group Dreamwidth Bluesky YouTube

[cadbench123]

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[jordiecreativeagency]

The digital retail landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an innovative approach that seamlessly merges real-time video streaming with e-commerce functionality: live commerce. This dynamic phenomenon, also known as live stream shopping or live selling, is rapidly redefining how brands connect with consumers and how products are discovered and purchased online. It represents a significant evolution from traditional static online storefronts, injecting a vibrant, interactive, and human element into the digital marketplace.

What is Live Commerce? A Dynamic Blend of Entertainment and E-commerce

At its core, live commerce is the convergence of live streaming video and e-commerce capabilities, enabling immediate and interactive engagement between sellers and buyers. This innovative format allows for real-time product demonstrations, instant question-and-answer sessions, and seamless purchasing options directly within the live broadcast. Unlike conventional online retail, which often presents a solitary browsing experience, live commerce replicates the dynamic and personal feel of in-store shopping, fostering a more engaging and personal connection between brands and their audiences.

The concept of live selling, while reminiscent of earlier television shopping channels, has experienced an explosive resurgence in the modern digital era. This renewed prominence is profoundly shaped by significant advancements in digital technology. The widespread adoption of social media platforms, the emergence of influential content creators, and sophisticated personalization capabilities are key forces propelling this digital shift. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Amazon Live are at the forefront of this movement, effectively transforming what was once a passive online shopping experience into a vibrant, two-way conversation between brands and consumers.

The Explosive Growth of Live Stream Shopping: Market Projections for 2025 and Beyond

The global live e-commerce market is currently experiencing a period of robust and sustained expansion, signaling a definitive shift in consumer behavior and retail strategy. Valued at USD 1350 billion in 2024, projections indicate a rise to USD 1502.28 billion in 2025. A parallel analysis of the live commerce platforms market anticipates a surge from $1.26 billion in 2024 to $1.55 billion in 2025, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22.9%. Looking further ahead, the global livestream e-commerce market, estimated at USD 14.93 billion in 2024, is predicted to grow to USD 19.86 billion in 2025, ultimately reaching approximately USD 258.76 billion by 2034, expanding at an impressive CAGR of 33.01% from 2025 to 2034. These compelling figures underscore the undeniable and accelerating momentum towards live selling as a dominant force in online retail.

This significant market escalation is directly attributable to several interconnected factors that create a fertile ground for live commerce to flourish. The ongoing upward trend in general e-commerce adoption provides a broad foundation, while continuous advancements in live streaming technology enable richer, more reliable broadcasts. The burgeoning influence of influencer marketing, coupled with enhanced mobile internet penetration and the pervasive spread of social media platforms, collectively drive this growth. These elements are not merely independent drivers but instead form a synergistic ecosystem. For instance, improvements in live streaming technology directly facilitate the real-time engagement and dynamic product demonstrations that define live commerce. The rise of influencer marketing is exponentially amplified by the proliferation of social media platforms, as these serve as the primary stage for influencer activity and audience reach. Furthermore, enhanced mobile internet adoption and stronger connectivity democratize access to live streams, fostering the increased mobile commerce usage that underpins much of the market’s expansion. This interconnectedness means that each driver strengthens the others, creating a robust and accelerating growth environment. For businesses, this suggests that a successful live commerce strategy requires a holistic digital approach that integrates robust web development to support streaming infrastructure, comprehensive social media marketing for platform leverage and influencer partnerships, and sophisticated content strategy for engaging streams.

Geographically, Asia Pacific currently leads the livestream e-commerce market, holding a substantial 66% share in 2024 and projected to reach around USD 172.08 billion by 2034. However, North America is poised for the fastest growth, projected to expand at the highest CAGR of 30.04% during the forecast period. This rapid growth in North America is driven by the increasing trend of online shopping and a strong foundation provided by established e-commerce companies. The year 2025 is widely recognized as a “tipping point” for live stream shopping. This designation carries a stronger implication than mere market growth; it suggests that the market is reaching a critical mass where adoption shifts from being an advantageous differentiator to a competitive necessity. Businesses that do not embrace live commerce by this point risk not just missing out on growth opportunities but falling significantly behind competitors who are already establishing strong footholds. The competitive landscape is expected to reconfigure rapidly, making it harder and more costly for latecomers to establish market relevance.

To illustrate the scale of this market evolution, consider the following projections:

(Note: Different sources categorize “live commerce” slightly differently, leading to varying market size figures, but all indicate significant growth.)

Unlocking Unprecedented Value: The Benefits of Live Selling for Your Business

The strategic adoption of live selling offers tangible advantages that significantly enhance customer engagement, drive higher conversion rates, and build enduring brand trust, ultimately translating into substantial business growth.

Boosting Customer Engagement and Building Authentic Connections

A cornerstone of live commerce is its capacity to facilitate dynamic, two-way communication. Viewers can directly ask questions about products, receive instant answers from hosts, and engage in conversations, fostering a genuine dialogue. This interactive element creates a human and engaging experience that stands in stark contrast to the often one-way information flow of traditional e-commerce.

Live streams inherently promote authenticity and transparency, a quality particularly appealing to younger generations, such as Gen Z and Millennials, who prioritize genuine interactions over overly polished advertisements. Seeing real people demonstrate products in real-time fosters a sense of trust and relatability that static images cannot achieve. Brands that actively incorporate live interaction into their digital strategies have reported engagement rates increasing by up to 45% across campaigns. Beyond mere transactions, live shopping actively builds communities. It creates a shared, interactive experience where customers can connect with hosts and other viewers, fostering a sense of belonging around a brand or product category. This community aspect contributes significantly to long-term loyalty. The interactivity, authenticity, and direct human connection inherent in live commerce create a deeper emotional bond with the brand. This bond transcends mere transactional convenience; customers feel a personal connection, akin to a relationship. This emotional investment is a powerful driver of customer loyalty, leading to not just repeat purchases but also increased customer lifetime value (CLV) and brand advocacy. Unlike traditional e-commerce where the interaction is largely transactional, live commerce builds a community and a sense of belonging, which are key ingredients for long-term customer retention.

Driving Higher Conversion Rates and Accelerating Sales Opportunities

One of the most compelling benefits of live commerce is its ability to drive significantly higher conversion rates. Live stream events frequently boast conversion rates as high as 30-40%, a dramatic leap compared to the typical 2-3% seen in traditional e-commerce. This efficiency makes live commerce an exceptionally potent sales channel. The real-time nature of live selling, coupled with strategic elements like exclusive “live-only” discounts, flash sales, and countdown timers, effectively creates a natural sense of urgency. This environment is highly conducive to driving impulse purchases, as viewers are incentivized to act quickly to secure deals or products. A common barrier in online shopping is the inability to physically inspect a product. Live commerce directly addresses this by allowing hosts to demonstrate products in action, answer specific questions instantly, and provide detailed insights. This transparency and immediate responsiveness significantly reduce customer hesitation, building confidence and encouraging immediate purchasing decisions.

To further underscore the distinct advantages, a comparison between live commerce and traditional e-commerce highlights the transformative potential:

Cultivating Brand Trust and Loyalty in Real-Time

Live streams provide an unparalleled platform for brands to showcase their true personality, values, and even behind-the-scenes processes in an unscripted, transparent manner. This authenticity is crucial for building deep trust and strengthening the emotional bonds between a brand and its consumers. In the live commerce landscape, influencers have emerged as highly effective hosts. They build significant trust with their followers by offering honest recommendations and creating content that feels natural and relatable. This dynamic makes product advice feel like it’s coming from a trusted friend, rather than a salesperson, significantly boosting credibility and purchasing confidence.

Furthermore, live sessions offer a unique opportunity for brands to gather immediate, unfiltered feedback from their audience. This real-time interaction provides invaluable insights into consumer preferences, concerns, and questions, which can directly inform future product development, marketing strategies, and even customer service improvements. A strategic approach to live commerce involves treating each session as a content engine. Each live event can be repurposed into shorter clips for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts, significantly extending the reach of the session well beyond the initial live event. This approach goes beyond simple content reuse; it highlights a strategic method for maximizing the Return on Investment (ROI) from live commerce efforts. By treating live sessions as a primary content source, brands can generate a wealth of versatile assets (e.g., product demonstrations, frequently asked questions, mini-tutorials, customer testimonials) that can be optimized for various marketing channels. This includes Search Engine Optimization (SEO) through blog posts and YouTube descriptions, targeted Pay-Per-Click (PPC) retargeting campaigns, and integration into email nurturing sequences. This strategic repurposing significantly reduces the ongoing cost and effort of content creation while ensuring consistent brand messaging and extending the reach and impact of a single live event far beyond its initial broadcast.

Navigating the Digital Frontier: Strategic Implementation of Live Commerce

Effectively implementing live commerce requires careful strategic choices and operational considerations to maximize its potential and ensure sustained success.

Choosing the Right Platforms for Interactive E-commerce

The live commerce landscape is rich with diverse platforms, each offering unique strengths and catering to different audience demographics. Key players include social media giants like TikTok Live Shopping, which is particularly effective for targeting Gen-Z with its emphasis on authenticity and its ability to drive impulse purchases. Instagram Shopping is ideal for visual storytelling and direct shopping, while Amazon Live offers immersive brand communication within a vast e-commerce ecosystem. YouTube Live Shopping provides creators a platform for real-time customer engagement, and Facebook Live Shopping enables merchants to host events and showcase products. Beyond these major social media networks, businesses also have the option of utilizing dedicated live commerce platforms or leveraging existing e-commerce platforms that offer integrated shoppable livestream functionalities, such as BigCommerce via the eStreamly app. The choice of platform should always align strategically with the brand’s target audience, product category, and overall brand identity.

Crafting Compelling Content and Engaging Audiences

While production quality is important, the paramount factor in live commerce content is authenticity and relatability. Audiences, particularly younger consumers, value genuine interactions and unscripted moments over overly polished presentations. Brands should focus on developing engaging content that effectively showcases products while maintaining a real, human connection; over-polishing can, in fact, be a significant pitfall. The success of a live stream heavily depends on its host. It is crucial to choose individuals who not only align with the brand’s image but are also skilled in dynamic presentation and audience engagement. Influencers often naturally excel in this role due to their established rapport and trust with their followers. Proper host training in product knowledge, audience interaction, and technical aspects is essential.

To truly differentiate from passive video content, live commerce must be interactive. Incorporating features such as real-time chat, audience polls, direct Q&A sessions, and exclusive “live-only” discounts is vital. Asking direct questions like “Which outfit should I try on next?” makes viewers feel like active participants in the experience. Furthermore, friction in the buying journey can derail even the most engaging live stream. Platforms must refine live shopping tools to enable one-click purchases directly during streams, allowing customers to add items to their carts and complete transactions without leaving the live session. This immediate purchasing capability capitalizes on the urgency and excitement generated by the live event.

Leveraging Data and Analytics for Optimized Performance

Successful live commerce is part of a larger, orchestrated customer journey. This involves strategically guiding customers from initial awareness (through targeted social media ads and informative content) to consideration (via product demos and user-generated content), purchase (through shoppable posts and limited-time deals), and finally, retention (via post-purchase support and loyalty programs). Utilizing social media analytics is crucial for gathering insights from customer interactions and conversations. This data allows brands to decipher purchasing patterns, segment audiences effectively, and create highly targeted advertising campaigns. AI-powered tools can provide real-time views of consumer behavior, competitor activities, and emerging market trends, enabling hyper-personalization and refining product positioning and customer engagement tone.

The personalization in live commerce extends beyond generic product recommendations; it creates a profound sense of recognition and understanding. When a live host directly addresses a viewer’s question, offers a personalized discount based on their real-time interaction, or uses AI to suggest highly relevant products, it builds a stronger psychological connection and fosters immediate trust. This direct, tailored interaction directly addresses customer hesitation and significantly accelerates the decision-making process, leading to the remarkably high conversion rates observed in live commerce. AI is critical for scaling this level of personalization to large audiences, ensuring every viewer feels uniquely catered to.

The work does not end when the live stream concludes. Brands must consistently follow up with viewers, analyze performance metrics (e.g., viewership, engagement rates, conversion rates), and strategically repurpose live session content. This continuous feedback loop is vital for refining future live events, optimizing strategies, and maximizing the overall Return on Investment (ROI).

Jordie’s Creative Agency: Your Partner in Live Commerce Excellence

Empowering Your Brand in the Interactive E-commerce Era

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape where live commerce is poised to become a critical “tipping point”, securing an expert partner is not merely advantageous—it is essential for long-term success. Jordie’s Creative Agency possesses a profound understanding of the intricate dynamics of this burgeoning market, encompassing everything from robust technological infrastructure to compelling content creation and sophisticated audience engagement strategies.

At Jordie’s Creative Agency, it is understood that successful live selling is never a standalone tactic. Instead, it must be seamlessly integrated as a vital component of a comprehensive and robust digital strategy. Our expertise ensures that live commerce initiatives are not only impactful on their own but also synergistically woven into a broader marketing and sales ecosystem, thereby maximizing overall impact, reach, and Return on Investment (ROI).

Our Comprehensive Services for Live Commerce Success:

Jordie’s Creative Agency offers a full suite of services designed to empower brands in the interactive e-commerce era:

UI/UX Design: Crafting Intuitive Live Shopping Journeys.

Brand Positioning & Logo Design: Establishing Your Live Commerce Identity.

Content Marketing: Fueling Your Live Stream Strategy.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Maximizing Live Commerce Visibility.

Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Services: Driving Targeted Live Stream Traffic

Social Media Marketing: Amplifying Your Live Selling Reach.

Video Marketing: The Core of Engaging Live Commerce.

The true power of a comprehensive service offering, when applied to live commerce, lies in its synergistic effect. Success in live selling is not achieved by merely having a live stream; it depends on a robust, integrated digital ecosystem. For example, a highly engaging live stream (Video Marketing, Content Marketing) will only translate into high conversions if the underlying website infrastructure is stable (Website Design & Development), the user interface is intuitive (UI/UX Design), the brand message is consistent (Brand Positioning), and the event is effectively promoted and discovered (SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing). A weakness in one area, such as a clunky checkout process leading to cart abandonment, can undermine the effectiveness of all other efforts. The ability to provide these services under one roof ensures seamless integration and a cohesive strategy, elevating the value proposition from a collection of services to that of a holistic strategic partner.

The Future of Shopping: AI, AR, and VR in Live Commerce

The future of live commerce is poised for revolutionary advancements, driven by cutting-edge technologies that promise unprecedented personalization and immersive shopping experiences.

Personalization Redefined: The Role of AI in Real-Time Online Shopping

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming live commerce by enabling hyper-personalized shopping experiences. AI-powered tools can analyze vast amounts of data, including viewers’ preferences, browsing behavior, and purchase history, to deliver highly tailored product recommendations during live streams. This goes beyond basic suggestions, with AI even interpreting subtle styling cues during Augmented Reality (AR) try-ons to provide truly bespoke assistance. Looking ahead, AI will evolve beyond mere recommendation engines to become intelligent shopping assistants. These advanced AI agents will guide customers through virtual tours, answer complex product queries in natural language, and even facilitate purchases through intuitive conversational interfaces. This shift moves the focus from traditional search and filter mechanisms to a more dynamic, dialogue-driven shopping experience. The influence of AI extends beyond the customer-facing experience. AI can significantly optimize critical backend operations for live commerce, including supply chain logistics, inventory management, dynamic pricing strategies, and customer relationship management. These efficiencies contribute to improved profitability and enhanced scalability for live selling operations.

Immersive Experiences: Augmented and Virtual Reality in Live Selling

Augmented Reality (AR) is revolutionizing the online shopping experience by allowing customers to visualize products within their own real-world environments. This capability is particularly impactful for live selling, enabling interactive and immersive experiences such as virtual try-ons for fashion, beauty products, and even furniture. By reducing the uncertainty associated with online purchases, AR significantly boosts buyer confidence and helps to reduce product return rates. The future of AR shopping experiences promises significantly improved visual fidelity. Next-generation depth sensing technology, combined with advanced lighting algorithms, will enable virtual products to be placed more accurately and respond naturally to ambient lighting conditions within real environments. Furthermore, AR experiences are set to integrate directly with payment systems, allowing for seamless, one-click purchases without ever leaving the immersive AR environment.

Virtual Reality (VR) offers the potential for truly immersive shopping environments. Brands can create virtual showrooms where customers can explore 3D products, interact with friends, and even receive support from virtual staff, effectively replicating and enhancing the physical store experience. This is particularly valuable for high-investment products or complex items where a deep, interactive exploration is beneficial. Traditional e-commerce inherently suffers from “limited sensory engagement” and often leads to “higher return rates” because customers cannot physically interact with products. AI’s advanced personalization directly addresses decision fatigue by presenting highly relevant options, shortening the sales cycle. Crucially, AR’s “virtual try-on” capabilities and VR’s “virtual showrooms” directly overcome the sensory limitation, allowing customers to “virtually try products before purchase”. This direct mitigation of key friction points (uncertainty, lack of physical interaction) translates directly into increased buyer confidence, accelerated purchase decisions, and significantly higher conversion rates, while simultaneously reducing costly returns. The integration of these advanced technologies is not just about novelty or “cool features” but about fundamentally solving long-standing e-commerce challenges.

This future also implies a profound paradigm shift in how consumers interact with online retail. Instead of actively navigating and filtering, the shopping experience becomes more akin to having a personalized consultation with a knowledgeable salesperson, driven by AI. This “vibe shopping”  prioritizes intuitive, natural language interaction and predictive assistance, potentially lowering the barrier to entry for less tech-savvy users and significantly enhancing satisfaction for all. It also points towards the increasing importance of voice commerce  and seamless, end-to-end conversational pathways for purchase.

Overcoming Challenges and Capitalizing on Opportunities

While the potential of live commerce is immense, its implementation comes with practical hurdles and limitations that require strategic foresight and expert partnership.

Addressing Scalability, Logistics, and Technical Hurdles

Despite its highly engaging nature, live commerce can face challenges related to scalability. The capacity of a host to manage a large number of viewers and their real-time interactions can be limited. Scaling effectively may necessitate multiple hosts and a larger technical support staff. Furthermore, inadequate underlying infrastructure can lead to disruptions during high-traffic live events. Managing inventory and efficiently processing a high volume of orders generated during live events can present significant logistical hurdles. These can potentially lead to delivery delays, stock-outs, and difficulties in consistently maintaining product quality and ensuring high customer satisfaction, especially as sales accelerate. The success of a live stream is heavily reliant on robust and reliable streaming technology that delivers high-quality video and audio. Any technical glitches, buffering issues, or connectivity problems during a live broadcast can severely disrupt the experience and lead to frustrated customers. Consistent and high-speed internet connectivity is a foundational requirement. As the live commerce market expands and more customer data is collected and processed in real-time, safeguarding sensitive customer information and ensuring secure payment transactions become paramount. Concerns about data breaches and privacy must be meticulously addressed to maintain consumer trust.

Strategies for Sustained Growth and Customer Retention

To ensure sustained growth and prevent hitting a ceiling, brands must make early investments in modular tech stacks, scalable cloud infrastructure, and efficient fulfillment partners. This foresight allows businesses to handle increased traffic and sales volumes seamlessly, avoiding the pitfalls of outdated systems. In a rapidly expanding market like live commerce, the ability to scale operations quickly, reliably, and efficiently becomes a significant competitive differentiator. Brands that proactively invest in robust, flexible infrastructure are better positioned to seize emerging market share, handle unpredictable spikes in demand (common during successful live events), and seamlessly integrate future technological advancements like AI/AR/VR. Conversely, those that delay or underinvest will face “limited scalability options”, struggle with poor customer experiences (e.g., slow loading times, disrupted streams), and ultimately lose customers to more agile competitors. This investment transforms from a mere operational cost into a strategic enabler for market leadership.

The challenge of delivering truly tailored experiences at scale can be addressed by leveraging AI-powered personalization engines. These systems can interpret purchase intent, browsing context, and even predictive needs, ensuring that personalized recommendations and interactions remain effective even with a large audience. High cart abandonment rates remain a persistent issue in e-commerce. Live commerce can directly mitigate this by offering real-time support and addressing hesitations instantly. Strategies include streamlining checkout processes, offering a variety of preferred payment options, providing clear shipping costs upfront, and integrating live chat tools and sales chatbots to assist customers during their purchasing journey. The direct interaction, real-time product demonstrations, and immediate Q&A sessions directly address these traditional pain points. For example, a customer asking “Does this work for sensitive skin?” and receiving an instant, authentic answer removes hesitation, which is a major contributor to cart abandonment. The human element and the presence of trusted influencers build a level of confidence and trust that static images and text cannot, thereby reducing returns and significantly boosting conversion rates. Thus, the very human nature of live commerce serves as a powerful solution to the inherent limitations of a purely digital, non-interactive shopping experience.

Acquiring new customers is significantly more costly than retaining existing ones. Therefore, prioritizing customer retention through effective loyalty programs, personalized post-purchase communications, and exceptional customer service (including the use of AI chatbots for quick query resolutions) is crucial for long-term profitability. Live commerce excels at building the community and emotional connection that are fundamental to robust retention strategies.

Inspiring Success: Real-World Live Commerce Case Studies

Concrete examples of brands that have successfully implemented live commerce lend credibility to its potential and offer practical insights for aspiring businesses.

Brands Thriving in the Live Stream Arena

The retail giant Walmart has aggressively pioneered shoppable livestreams across multiple platforms, including TikTok, YouTube, and its proprietary app. Their strategy involves focusing on niche audiences and strategically partnering with trusted influencers and even legendary celebrity talent, such as Dolly Parton, to drive highly targeted engagement and significant conversions. This demonstrates the broad applicability and power of live commerce even for established brands. Amazon, a titan in the e-commerce world, has seamlessly integrated live shopping into its expansive ecosystem, particularly around major shopping events like Prime Day, leveraging its vast customer base and sophisticated existing e-commerce infrastructure to create compelling live selling experiences.

The global beauty powerhouse L’Oréal achieved remarkable success, surpassing $1 million in sales on TikTok Shop’s Super Brand Day in the UK. This impressive feat highlights the significant direct sales performance achievable through live commerce and underscores L’Oréal’s global rollout of live shopping experiences. As an early adopter of live commerce in Western markets, the German beauty retailer Douglas has reported exceptionally high conversion rates, reaching up to 40% for its livestream shows. This specific example powerfully illustrates the high conversion potential that live selling offers. A single live show hosted by Tommy Hilfiger in China garnered an astounding 14 million viewers and resulted in the sale of 1,300 hoodies in just two minutes. This case study vividly demonstrates the immense reach and rapid sales acceleration capabilities inherent in live commerce. The dedicated live shopping app Whatnot has achieved a staggering $5 billion valuation. This success story underscores the significant investment and robust market potential present in specialized live commerce platforms, indicating a growing ecosystem beyond traditional social media.

The sheer diversity of successful brands—from retail giants like Walmart to beauty powerhouses like L’Oréal and specialized platforms like Whatnot—succeeding on various platforms (TikTok, Amazon Live, dedicated apps) strongly indicates that there is no universal “right” way to implement live commerce. Instead, success is contingent upon meticulously tailoring strategies to align with specific brand identities, target audience demographics, product categories, and the unique strengths of chosen platforms. This adaptability is a key characteristic of the live commerce phenomenon, suggesting that a one-size-fits-all approach is ineffective. The role of influencers in live commerce has evolved significantly beyond simple product endorsements. They are becoming integral “hosts,” “partners,” and even “producers” of live shopping events. This means brands need to develop sophisticated influencer marketing strategies that focus on building authentic, long-term relationships and fostering true co-creation of content, rather than just transactional campaigns. The success of Walmart’s collaboration with Dolly Parton further illustrates that this partnership model extends to celebrity endorsements, but the underlying principle remains the human connection and the trust the audience places in the personality. This shift requires brands to cede a degree of control and embrace a more collaborative content creation model.

Conclusion: Embrace the Future of Retail with Jordie’s Creative Agency

Live commerce is far more than a fleeting trend; it represents a fundamental and transformative shift in the landscape of online retail. It offers unparalleled opportunities for brands to foster deep customer engagement, achieve dramatically higher conversion rates, and cultivate enduring brand trust. Its explosive growth, driven by relentless technological advancements and rapidly evolving consumer preferences, firmly establishes it as an indispensable strategy for any business aiming for sustained success in the digital future.

The year 2025 stands as a critical “tipping point” for live stream shopping. Brands that proactively embrace this dynamic and interactive strategy now are uniquely positioned to lead the charge into the future of digital shopping, capturing significant market share and establishing themselves as innovators. Conversely, delaying adoption risks falling irrevocably behind competitors who are already harnessing its immense power and building loyal communities.

Jordie’s Creative Agency offers holistic and integrated expertise across all critical facets of digital success: from robust website design and development and intuitive UI/UX design to strategic brand positioning, compelling content marketing, powerful SEO and PPC campaigns, impactful social media marketing, and cutting-edge video marketing. This comprehensive approach positions the agency as the ideal, indispensable partner to expertly navigate the complexities of live commerce, effectively overcome its inherent challenges, and build a sustainable, highly profitable live selling strategy tailored precisely to a brand’s unique needs. The future of retail is interactive, authentic, and live. Contact us today!

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Netherlands backs Zelensky's presence at upcoming NATO summit

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on May 25 he wants President Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the NATO summit in The Hague next month, Dutch daily NRC reported.

Italy’s ANSA news agency reported earlier this month that the United States opposed Zelensky’s participation, citing unnamed diplomatic sources. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied the claims.

“We are looking at how we can get a place in the program for Zelensky and other Ukrainians,” Brekelmans said during an appearance on the Dutch television program WNL op Zondag, according to NRC.

“As far as the Netherlands is concerned, Zelensky is welcome at every meeting."

While it remains unclear whether Zelensky would be allowed to address the full plenary session with all 32 NATO allies, Brekelmans did not rule out alternative formats.

“It can also be in another form. Whether that will be in a session with (U.S. President Donald) Trump, I don’t know,” he added.

At the previous NATO summit in Washington in 2024, Zelensky was a prominent presence, engaging directly with allied leaders. This year, the tone appears more cautious as NATO members weigh how to handle Ukraine’s future in the alliance amid renewed questions about U.S. commitment.

Trump has claimed that Ukraine provoked the war by pursuing NATO membership, a narrative often used by Russian propaganda to justify its 2022 full-scale invasion.

The June 24-25 summit in The Hague will be the first one led by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. According to NATO officials who spoke with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Rutte will need to navigate a delicate political landscape and manage Trump’s expectations.

NATO allies are also likely to announce a new collective commitment to boost defense expenditures to 5% of GDP – a dramatic leap from the current 2% target. Of that, 3.5% would go to weapons and artillery, with 1.5% allocated for cybersecurity and military infrastructure, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

To minimize internal disagreements, the summit has reportedly been shortened from three days to two. Discussions are expected to focus on defense spending and strengthening the defense industrial base.

Notably, this year’s communique may omit direct mention of both Russia and Ukraine — a contrast to past summits where Ukraine dominated the agenda. One NATO official told RFE/RL that referencing Ukraine at all could open the door to internal disputes and a watered-down message.

In 2024, the Alliance adopted the Ukraine Compact, a long-term security framework signed by all 32 NATO members. The compact, which was built upon the 2023 G7 declaration in Vilnius, outlines commitments to train Ukrainian forces, provide military and economic aid, and respond collectively in the event of renewed Russian aggression.

‘Putin remains confident in Russia’s ultimate victory in Ukraine,’ US intelligence reports

According to a recent report from the US Defense Intelligence Agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains “committed to victory in Ukraine, and his objectives remain mostly unchanged since the beginning of the war: Ukrainian neutrality and a further partition of the Ukrainian state.”

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Why Every Brand Needs an Ad Agency – And How Apppl Combine Made Nike Air Fly in India

In today’s hyper-competitive and content-saturated world, brands don’t just sell products — they sell stories, emotions, and experiences. While a business can build a product, it takes a creative, sharp, and culturally attuned ad agency to take that product and turn it into a household name.

But why exactly do brands need an ad agency?

The answer lies in three simple truths:

Expertise in Creativity & Communication: Ad agencies specialize in crafting messages that not only speak to your target audience but also stick in their minds.

Multi-Platform Strategy: From traditional print and outdoor to digital and experiential, ad agencies know how to stitch together the perfect blend of mediums.

Consumer Connection: The right agency understands the pulse of the market and can translate global brand messages into local language — literally and figuratively.

This is exactly what Apppl Combine proved when Nike — one of the world’s most iconic brands — launched its flagship Nike Air series in India.

When Nike Chose Apppl Combine as Their Ad Agency in India

Back in the early 2000s, Nike’s Air series made its debut in the Indian market. But it wasn’t a smooth runway.

There was no India-specific TV commercial.

The marketing budget was tight.

A pair of Nike Air shoes priced between INR 5,000–8,000 was a tough sell in a country still warming up to premium sportswear.

Nike needed not just an ad campaign — they needed an idea. That’s when they chose Apppl Combine as their ad agency in India. And that decision changed everything.

“We All Have Certain Air” — The First Indian Campaign for Nike Air

Instead of repurposing global creatives, Apppl Combine convinced Nike to speak directly to the Indian consumer with a custom-made campaign. Thus was born “We all have certain Air” — the first-ever ad campaign by Nike tailor-made for the Indian audience.

Far from conventional, the visuals were bold — showing the Nike Air shoes from behind, suspended mid-air with minimal but impactful copy. The team went for a full-blown print assault, rolling out half and full-page ads across India’s leading newspapers and magazines.

Clever TV Alternatives: MTV Shows & Youth Culture

With no dedicated TV ad, Apppl Combine found a smarter alternative — branded integrations with MTV's hottest shows, especially those that resonated with the youth. These shows had a cult following, and when Nike Air started showing up in those spaces, the audience took notice.

The result? Nike Air started trending, even without a traditional television commercial.

Roadshows, VJs, and Real-Time Buzz

The campaign didn’t stop at media buys. Apppl Combine went street-level — quite literally. They hosted open-air roadshows in major metros, fronted by none other than MTV VJ Nikhil Chinappa. These “walk and talk” sessions around posh malls and popular hangouts brought Nike Air to life in a way that felt interactive, aspirational, and organic.

People flaunted their Nike Air shoes, mingled with influencers, and started conversations that traditional ads couldn’t have sparked.

Events, Endorsements, and Earned Media

Beyond activations, Nike Air co-hosted sporting events, sponsored emerging tennis players, and strategically placed articles and features in major daily supplements like Delhi Times. Every touchpoint was chosen with care, helping Nike build brand love and recall, organically and effectively.

The Results? Outstanding.

Without a big media budget or a high-octane TVC, Apppl Combine created buzz, engagement, and conversion by focusing on cultural relevance and creative boldness.

This wasn’t just advertising — it was storytelling across formats, and it proved why choosing the right ad agency for Nike in India made all the difference.

When a global giant like Nike needed to make an impact in a nuanced, price-sensitive market like India, they didn’t just rely on their brand name. They relied on a team that could translate global vision into local magic.

Apppl Combine, as the ad agency for Nike, didn’t just run a campaign — they crafted a movement, one that made Nike Air breathe in India.

So, the next time you're wondering whether your brand needs an ad agency, just remember — the right one won’t just advertise your product, they’ll make it unforgettable.

This post was originally published on: Apppl Combine

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Online Acting Classes India: Learn Acting from Anywhere with Expert Guidance

Online Acting Classes India are transforming the way aspiring performers learn and grow in the entertainment industry. In today’s digital age, acting no longer requires relocation to Mumbai or other film hubs. With a reliable internet connection, anyone in India can now access structured, high-quality acting training from the comfort of their home For More…

The Rise of Online Acting Classes India

The entertainment industry in India is evolving rapidly. Along with cinema, television, and theatre, the rise of OTT platforms has created a demand for fresh talent with strong acting fundamentals. This surge has led to the increased popularity of Online Acting Classes India, which offer structured programs, guided mentorship, and continuous feedback.

These classes are designed to cater to everyone—from absolute beginners to experienced actors seeking to sharpen their skills. The democratization of acting education is helping talent emerge from every corner of the country.

Benefits of Joining Online Acting Classes India

1. Learn Anytime, Anywhere

The biggest advantage of Online Acting Classes India is flexibility. Whether you’re a student, working professional, or homemaker, these classes allow you to learn at your convenience. You no longer need to uproot your life to join an acting course in a major city.

2. Affordable Training

Traditional acting institutes often come with high tuition fees, relocation costs, and living expenses. Online acting programs drastically reduce these financial barriers while still offering high-quality education. Students can select from various packages depending on their level and budget.

3. Personalized Learning

Unlike crowded classroom environments, Online Acting Classes India often feature smaller batches or one-on-one mentorship, allowing instructors to focus on each student’s progress. Personalized feedback and guided sessions help in faster growth and improvement.

What You Learn in Online Acting Classes India

Acting Fundamentals

Students begin with the basics—voice modulation, body language, emotion expression, and scene construction. These core techniques are crucial for all forms of acting, whether for film, stage, or digital content.

Script Analysis and Dialogue Delivery

Understanding character motivation and delivering lines with authenticity are essential skills. Online courses dive deep into script analysis, helping actors internalize their roles.

Camera Acting Techniques

Online Acting Classes India cover how to perform in front of the camera—angles, continuity, close-ups, and reactions. This technical understanding sets apart amateur performances from professional ones.

Improvisation and Creativity

Acting is not about memorization alone. Classes focus on spontaneity, improvisation games, and building the actor’s creative instinct to respond naturally in dynamic scenes.

Live Sessions and Recorded Modules

Online acting programs provide a mix of live interaction and pre-recorded content. Live classes encourage engagement and real-time correction, while recorded modules allow for repeated practice at one's pace.

Students can revisit important lessons, analyze their own performances, and gradually build confidence. This hybrid format is one of the reasons why Online Acting Classes India are gaining immense popularity.

Workshops, Assignments, and Performance Reviews

Assignments are integral to acting education. Students are regularly asked to perform monologues, duologues, and character-based scenes. These are recorded and reviewed by experienced mentors who provide constructive feedback.

Workshops are organized virtually, bringing together guest faculty—working actors, casting directors, and filmmakers. These sessions offer insights into the industry and build practical knowledge beyond textbook techniques.

Community Building and Networking

Acting is also about connections. One might think online learning is isolating, but Online Acting Classes India foster strong communities. Peer collaboration, discussion forums, and group projects help students build relationships and learn from each other.

Many programs also facilitate mock auditions and casting opportunities, giving students a foot in the industry’s door.

Real-Life Applications and Auditions

One of the highlights of online acting courses is their focus on real-world application. Students are trained to prepare audition tapes, create portfolios, and showcase their talents through short films or scenes.

With a rise in digital content creation, many online acting students are finding work as freelancers, content creators, and social media performers.

Who Can Join Online Acting Classes India?

These programs are open to everyone:

School and college students exploring acting.

Working professionals seeking a career shift.

Theatre artists transitioning to camera-based acting.

Social media influencers wanting to improve screen presence.

No prior experience is required to join most beginner-level courses.

Certifications and Career Guidance

Upon course completion, students often receive certifications which can be valuable while applying for auditions or casting calls. Moreover, some platforms also offer career guidance sessions—on how to create acting reels, attend auditions, contact casting agents, and navigate the competitive world of entertainment.

Acting for Social Media and OTT

Today, actors don’t need to wait for their big break in Bollywood. With platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and reels-based content, aspiring actors can begin building a fanbase online. Online Acting Classes India prepare students to create engaging short content and perform confidently on digital platforms.

Continuous Learning and Skill Upgradation

Acting is not a one-time skill. Like any art form, it needs constant refinement. Most online platforms offer advanced modules, ongoing workshops, and refresher courses. This ensures that actors stay updated with evolving styles and trends in the industry.

Confidence and Personal Development

Besides professional acting skills, Online Acting Classes India contribute to overall personality development. Students often report improvements in public speaking, self-expression, emotional intelligence, and creative thinking. These benefits extend beyond acting and help in everyday life and careers.

Practical Outcomes of Online Acting Classes India

Many students who completed online courses have gone on to land roles in short films, web series, and advertisements. With increasing trust in virtual training models, casting agencies now recognize the credibility of online acting certificates and training experience.

Final Thoughts

Online Acting Classes India are not just a trend—they are the future. They have broken traditional barriers and made acting education accessible, affordable, and flexible. With proper guidance, consistent effort, and the right platform, anyone with passion and dedication can enter the world of acting.

Online learning is no longer a compromise; it’s an empowered choice. Whether you dream of standing in front of the camera or simply want to explore your creative self, enrolling in Online Acting Classes India is the perfect first step.

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Hybrid Live Streaming: Transforming Events in the Digital Age

"Hybrid live streaming is not just a trend; it’s a revolution in how we connect, engage, and share experiences across the globe." This statement captures the essence of why this innovative format has become indispensable for modern events. In fact, hybrid events are projected to grow by over 30% annually as organizations increasingly recognize their potential to blend the best of in-person and virtual experiences. Let’s dive into how hybrid live streaming can elevate your event strategy.

What Is Hybrid Live Streaming?

Hybrid live streaming combines the physical presence of in-person events with the expansive reach of virtual streaming. It allows attendees to participate from anywhere, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. Whether it's a hybrid conference, product launch, or trade show, this format bridges geographical gaps while maintaining the intimacy of face-to-face interactions.

By leveraging professional live streaming production services, organizers can deliver high-quality broadcasts that captivate both on-site and remote audiences. With tailored graphics, multi-camera setups, and seamless transitions, hybrid live streaming ensures every attendee feels part of the action—no matter where they are.

Why Hybrid Live Streaming Matters Today

Expanding Reach

Hybrid live streaming dramatically increases event reach by enabling global participation. For instance, major events like Dubai Expo 2020 incorporated live streaming to engage audiences worldwide. This format ensures that your message resonates far beyond physical boundaries.

Enhanced Accessibility

Virtual components make events accessible to individuals who may face challenges attending in person. From assistive technologies to flexible viewing options, hybrid live streaming fosters inclusivity.

Data-Driven Insights

Streaming platforms provide valuable analytics such as viewer engagement metrics, social media shares, and audience demographics. These insights empower organizers to refine their strategies and maximize ROI.

How to Execute Hybrid Live Streaming Successfully

Step 1: Choose the Right Platform

Selecting the appropriate live streaming platform is crucial. Consider features like audience interaction tools (live chat or polls), analytics capabilities, and monetization options. Test thoroughly to ensure compatibility with your event goals.

Step 2: Invest in Professional Production

High-quality video and sound are non-negotiable for hybrid live streaming. Partner with professional services that offer multi-camera setups, lighting solutions, and real-time audio mixing. The goal is to deliver a polished experience that rivals broadcast television.

Step 3: Plan for Engagement

Interactive features such as Q&A sessions, polls, and networking forums keep virtual attendees engaged. Combine these with compelling content like event highlights or teaser videos to maintain excitement throughout.

Benefits of Hybrid Live Streaming

Unmatched Flexibility Attendees can join from anywhere—whether at home or on-site—making it ideal for busy professionals or international participants.

Cost-Effectiveness By blending virtual and physical formats, organizers can reduce logistical costs while reaching larger audiences.

Networking Opportunities Virtual forums enable global connections that might not be possible at traditional events.

Scalability From small meetings to large-scale expos, hybrid live streaming adapts seamlessly to different event sizes.

Future Trends in Hybrid Live Streaming

As technology advances, hybrid live streaming will continue evolving with features like augmented reality (AR) integrations and AI-driven analytics. These innovations promise even richer experiences for attendees while providing organizers with deeper insights into audience behavior.

Hybrid live streaming is reshaping the event landscape by merging physical presence with digital accessibility. Whether you’re hosting a corporate seminar or a global expo, embracing this format ensures your event reaches its full potential. Ready to elevate your next event? Explore how hybrid live streaming can transform your strategy by visiting Spring forest Studio today!

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The Icons of Change Awards 2025 is set to spotlight exemplary leadership, innovation, and societal transformation in an event that promises to redefine how change is celebrated. This prestigious annual program honors individuals, organizations, and businesses that have consistently driven positive societal impact through their work. By recognizing not only established leaders but also the unsung heroes whose contributions often go unnoticed, the awards aim to elevate a culture of excellence, social responsibility, and visionary change.

This year, the Awards will run in tandem with the Metro Manila SDG Action Summit 2025, a dynamic platform aligned with the United Nations’ designation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. The Summit will serve as an essential forum for dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders, as it demonstrates the vital importance of collective action and community-driven initiatives in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The combined events are designed to shine a light on transformative efforts—from eradicating poverty and promoting quality education to advancing gender equality and ensuring environmental sustainability—thereby galvanizing meaningful progress on multiple fronts.

Set for April 27, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Southville International School and Colleges in Las Piñas City, the event will feature keynote speeches delivered by distinguished leaders who have shaped the course of social innovation and public policy. Award presentations across various SDG-aligned categories will not only celebrate past achievements but will also inspire future endeavors by showcasing models of excellence. In addition, interactive networking sessions are planned to foster the exchange of ideas, best practices, and collaborative strategies among changemakers, policymakers, and industry experts. This rich convergence of diverse perspectives is expected to drive deeper engagement and the formation of new partnerships that can accelerate societal progress.

Beyond the awards ceremony itself, the Icons of Change Awards 2025 will document the narratives and success stories of its honorees in a comprehensive publication. This book aims to serve as both an educational resource and a lasting source of inspiration, offering detailed insights into the journeys of those who have dedicated themselves to making a difference. By capturing these stories, the event not only honors individual achievements but also provides a roadmap for aspiring leaders and innovators, encouraging them to pursue their own transformative initiatives with passion and persistence.

The Icons of Change Awards 2025 seeks to catalyze a movement of innovation, leadership, and sustainable development. It celebrates those who have dared to challenge the status quo and create meaningful change, reinforcing the idea that every effort—no matter how small—can contribute to a brighter, more equitable future for Metro Manila and beyond.

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- Franz Imperial, Undersecretary of the Presidential Broadcast Staff – Radio Television Malacañang (PBS-RTVM)

- Frank G. Rivera, Founder of Original Sining Kambayoka Ensemble (Kambayoka Theater)

- Sec. Hans Leo J. Cacdac, Secretary of the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)

- Mario Domingo, Global Chief Technology Officer at UBX

- Mon Confiado, International Actor and Philanthropist

- Lynn Pinugu, CEO & Co-Founder of She Talks Asia

- Niña Terol, Co-Founder and CEO of Imaginable Impact

- Rolley C. So, President of the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Fire Rescue, Emergency and Civic Association of the Philippines Inc.

- Michael Macatangay, Founder, President & CEO of One A-TEAMS Consultants Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)

- Jaypee Morales, President of the Association of Filipino Franchisers, Inc. (AFFI)

- Engr. Gerald Divinagracia, Undersecretary for Operations and Chief Information Officer at the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)

- CJ Andaluz, Filmmaker and Cultural Advocate

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Stumps Meaning in Cricket: Definition, Role, and Importance

Cricket is a sport rich in tradition and terminology, with "stumps" being one of its most significant elements. Whether referring to the physical wooden posts or symbolizing key moments in a match, the term "stumps" plays a vital role in the game. This article explores the stumps meaning in cricket, their functions, different types, and their impact on the game.

What Are Stumps in Cricket?

Stumps in cricket refer to the three vertical wooden posts that form part of the wicket at both ends of the pitch. These stumps serve multiple purposes, including acting as the primary target for bowlers aiming to dismiss a batsman and serving as a crucial reference for various dismissal methods.

Specifications of Cricket Stumps

Number: Three stumps per wicket (six in total on the pitch).

Height: 28 inches (71.1 cm).

Distance between stumps: 9 inches (22.86 cm).

Material: Traditionally made of wood (willow, poplar, or ash).

Supporting Component: Two bails rest on top of the stumps to complete the wicket.

What Does ‘Stumps’ Mean in Cricket?

The term "stumps" in cricket has multiple meanings depending on the context:

1. Stumps as Equipment

The stumps are the three wooden posts at each end of the pitch, supporting the bails. These create a vital part of the wicket and serve as the bowler’s target to dismiss the batsman.

2. Stumps as a Mode of Dismissal

A batsman can be dismissed if the stumps are hit under the following circumstances:

Bowled: When the ball directly hits the stumps and dislodges the bails.

Stumped: When the wicketkeeper removes the bails before the batsman returns to the crease after missing the ball.

Run Out: When a fielder successfully hits the stumps before the batsman reaches the crease while taking a run.

3. Stumps Signifying End of Play

In Test cricket, "stumps" also refers to the conclusion of a day’s play. Umpires remove the stumps from the ground, signaling that no further play will occur for the day.

The Role of Stumps in Cricket

The stumps contribute significantly to the structure and rules of cricket in various ways:

1. Forming the Wicket

Stumps, along with the bails, form the wicket. A batsman must protect the wicket from being broken by the bowler, while the bowler's primary aim is to hit the stumps to dismiss the batsman.

2. Facilitating Dismissals

Dismissals like bowled, stumped, and run-out rely on the stumps being hit and the bails being dislodged.

3. Indicating the End of Play

In longer formats like Test cricket, the term “stumps” is used to indicate the end of a session or day’s play.

Types of Stumps in Cricket

Different formats and levels of cricket use various types of stumps. Here are some of the key variations:

1. Traditional Wooden Stumps

Made from durable wood, typically used in professional matches.

Pros: Classic, reliable, and durable.

Cons: Lack visibility-enhancing features.

2. LED Stumps

Fitted with LED lights that flash when the bails are dislodged.

Common in international cricket for better visibility.

Pros: Enhances visibility, especially in televised matches.

Cons: Expensive and requires electronic maintenance.

3. Spring-Loaded Stumps

Designed to return to their upright position after being hit.

Mainly used in practice sessions.

Pros: Reduces interruption in training sessions.

Cons: Not used in professional matches.

4. Portable Stumps

Lightweight and easy to transport, often made from plastic.

Ideal for informal cricket games.

Pros: Easy to set up and inexpensive.

Cons: Not durable for professional play.

5. Plastic Stumps

Made from high-quality plastic, resistant to weather conditions.

Used in junior-level or informal cricket.

Pros: Affordable and weather-resistant.

Cons: Less durable than wooden stumps.

6. Metal Stumps

Made from steel or aluminum for enhanced durability.

Used in professional matches with LED bails.

Pros: Long-lasting and highly visible.

Cons: Heavier and more expensive than wooden stumps.

Technological Innovations in Stumps

1. LED Stumps and Bails

Introduced in the Big Bash League.

Improve decision-making for umpires.

Enhance visual appeal for spectators.

2. Stump Cameras

Small cameras embedded in stumps provide unique broadcasting angles.

Used in international matches to offer close-up footage.

3. Smart Stumps

Equipped with sensors to detect ball contact.

Helps in close-call decisions for run-outs and stumpings.

Stumps in Different Formats of Cricket

The role of stumps remains consistent across different formats, but the impact varies based on the game’s rules and pace.

1. Test Cricket

Stumps remain unchanged throughout the match.

"Stumps" is used as an official term to indicate the end of a day's play.

Bowled and run-out dismissals play a crucial role.

2. One Day Internationals (ODIs)

Limited to 50 overs per side, making quick dismissals crucial.

LED stumps are frequently used for better visibility.

3. Twenty20 (T20) Cricket

Fast-paced format where stumps play a significant role in dismissals.

LED stumps add an entertainment factor for fans.

Stumps as Part of the Wicket

A wicket consists of:

Three Stumps: The primary target for bowlers.

Two Bails: Small wooden pieces resting on top of the stumps.

The wicket plays a central role in dismissing batsmen and shaping the match's outcome.

Different Types of Dismissals Involving Stumps

Several key dismissals involve the stumps:

1. Bowled

The ball hits the stumps and dislodges the bails.

2. Stumped

The wicketkeeper removes the bails before the batsman returns to the crease.

3. Run Out

A fielder hits the stumps before the batsman completes a run.

4. Hit Wicket

The batsman accidentally knocks the stumps with their bat or body.

Conclusion

The term “stumps” in cricket extends beyond just equipment—it symbolizes key moments, dismissals, and the rhythm of the game. Whether in traditional wooden form or as advanced LED versions, stumps remain an integral part of cricket's legacy and future. Their role in defining the game, determining outcomes, and adding excitement makes them one of the most essential aspects of cricket.

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Introduction- Digital Marketing: A Modern Approach to Business Growth

Digital marketing in today's fast-paced, technologically driven world has become the best business strategy for businesses that have intentions to achieve and maintain success in highly competitive markets. It does not matter whether you just begin as an entrepreneur or have your business established for decades-the transition from the traditional market to the digital market can no longer be avoided. This article basically introduces the core concepts of digital marketing, its benefits, and its significance in transforming how businesses reach out to their audience.

What is Digital Marketing?

Digital marketing means promotion of products or services through digital channels, which may include websites, search engines, social media, email, or mobile applications. Digital marketing does not depend on the old methods of advertising by using television, radio, or print media but rather focuses on internet-based media for efficiently targeting the desired audience. Creative strategies and advanced technology make it possible for businesses to analyze consumer behavior, optimize campaigns, and enhance their marketing performance.

Components

Key Components of Digital Marketing

Digital marketing is an umbrella term encompassing various strategies and tools. Below are its major components:

Search Engine Optimization (SEO):SEO focuses on improving a website’s visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). By optimizing website content, keywords, and backlinks, businesses can drive organic traffic and enhance their online presence.

Content Marketing:Content marketing involves creating and sharing valuable, relevant content to attract and retain a clearly defined audience. Blog posts, infographics, videos, and eBooks are common formats used to engage potential customers.

Social Media Marketing (SMM):Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn are powerful tools for connecting with audiences. Through targeted ads and organic posts, businesses can build brand awareness and foster community engagement.

Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising:PPC is a model of internet advertising where businesses pay a fee each time their ad is clicked. Google Ads and social media ads are popular PPC platforms that offer precise audience targeting.

Email Marketing:This involves sending promotional messages to a group of people via email. It's a cost-effective way to nurture leads and maintain strong relationships with customers.

Affiliate Marketing:Businesses collaborate with affiliates to promote their products or services. Affiliates earn a commission for every sale made through their referral links.

Analytics and Data Management:Tools like Google Analytics allow businesses to track user behavior, measure campaign performance, and make data-driven decisions to improve marketing strategies.

Benefits

Benefits of Digital Marketing

Global Reach:With digital marketing, businesses can break geographical barriers and reach potential customers worldwide.

Cost-Effectiveness:Compared to traditional marketing methods, digital marketing offers more affordable options with a higher return on investment (ROI).

Targeted Audience:Advanced targeting features allow businesses to focus on specific demographics, interests, and behaviors, ensuring their message reaches the right people.

Measurable Results:Digital marketing provides real-time analytics, enabling businesses to track the performance of campaigns and optimize strategies accordingly.

Enhanced Engagement:Interactive content, such as polls, live videos, and Q&A sessions, fosters direct communication with the audience, building trust and loyalty.

The Role of Digital Marketing in Modern Business

In a world where over 4.9 billion people use the internet, digital marketing is no longer optional—it is imperative. Businesses that embrace digital strategies are better positioned to adapt to changing consumer habits and market trends. It bridges the gap between brands and their customers, fostering long-term relationships and driving growth.

From small startups to multinational corporations, digital marketing has proven to be a game-changer. By leveraging the right mix of tools and strategies, businesses can not only survive but thrive in today’s digital age

Conclusion

Digital marketing is reshaping the way businesses communicate, sell, and grow. It offers unparalleled opportunities to connect with audiences, understand their needs, and provide value. As businesses continue to evolve, embracing digital marketing will be crucial for staying relevant and competitive in the marketplace.

If you’re new to digital marketing, now is the perfect time to explore its potential. Start small, analyze your progress, and continuously refine your strategies to achieve your goals. Remember, the digital world is vast, but with the right approach, the possibilities are endless.

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Home Theater Near Me

Why You Should Consider a Home Theater Near Me: Enhance Your Entertainment Experience

In today's world, entertainment is more accessible than ever, and having a home theater system is one of the best ways to elevate your movie nights, gaming sessions, or binge-watching marathons. While streaming services and digital content have made home entertainment a staple in many households, nothing compares to the immersive experience of a home theater. If you're wondering whether it's worth investing in a "home theater near me," this article will walk you through why you might need one, the benefits it offers, and how it can transform your living space into a luxurious entertainment hub.

What is a Home Theater?

A home theater refers to a setup designed to provide a cinematic experience in the comfort of your own home. It typically includes a large screen (either a projector or a big-screen television), surround sound speakers, and a comfortable seating arrangement. Many home theater systems also feature advanced lighting, acoustic treatments, and special features like gaming consoles or streaming devices, all aimed at replicating the feel of a professional movie theater.

When people search for a "home theater near me," they are often looking for local providers who can help with the installation and customization of these systems, making their home entertainment experience more dynamic and immersive.

Why You Need a Home Theater Near Me

1. A Cinematic Experience at Home

One of the most compelling reasons to get a home theater system is to bring the magic of the cinema right into your living room. Whether it's the latest blockbuster or your favorite classic, a home theater system allows you to experience movies and TV shows the way they were meant to be seen—with stunning visuals and high-quality sound. Imagine sitting in a darkened room, watching a film on a giant screen, with surround sound making every explosion, whisper, and note of music feel as if it's happening around you.

Having a home theater near you offers an easy way to access local experts who can help design the perfect setup for your space. These experts understand the nuances of room acoustics, screen size, and speaker placement, ensuring that your home theater experience is as close to a commercial cinema as possible.

2. Enhanced Sound Quality

Sound is a crucial aspect of any entertainment system. A basic TV might have decent audio, but it can never compare to the depth and clarity of sound from a high-quality surround sound system. Home theater systems are designed to optimize sound from all directions, creating an immersive experience that makes you feel as though you're part of the action.

For example, whether you’re watching a sports game or playing a high-energy video game, the surround sound system helps you hear every detail—whether it’s the footsteps of a character in a movie or the roar of the crowd in a sports broadcast. A home theater setup ensures that your sound system is perfectly tuned for your space, bringing clarity, richness, and volume that far surpasses any TV’s built-in speakers.

3. Improved Visual Experience

Another benefit of a home theater near me is the opportunity to upgrade your visual experience. Most people are accustomed to watching TV on standard flat-screen televisions, but a home theater setup offers much more. Whether you opt for a large-format TV or a projector and screen setup, a home theater provides the chance to enjoy crisp, high-definition visuals with vibrant colors and exceptional detail.

Home theater systems often include 4K or even 8K resolution options, ensuring that every image looks sharp and clear. The added contrast, brightness, and color accuracy provided by a professional setup make a huge difference in your viewing experience, allowing you to see your favorite shows and movies as they were intended to be seen.

4. Customization to Your Space

When you choose a home theater system, you're not limited to a one-size-fits-all setup. Home theater experts can assess your space and help you customize the system to suit your room size, layout, and personal preferences. Whether you have a cozy living room, a dedicated entertainment room, or a basement, a professional home theater installer can design a system that fits your needs perfectly.

From the optimal placement of speakers and seating to selecting the right screen size and projector type, customization ensures that your home theater works harmoniously with the room's acoustics and layout. Experts can also help with integration, making your home theater system compatible with smart devices, streaming platforms, and other tech that you use regularly.

5. A Hub for Social Gatherings

A home theater isn’t just about watching movies—it's about creating a space for friends and family to gather, relax, and enjoy shared experiences. Whether it's hosting a movie night, a game day, or a watch party for the latest TV series, your home theater system becomes the perfect setting for socializing.

The immersive sound and stunning visuals make every viewing experience more enjoyable, and a well-designed home theater adds an extra level of luxury to your home. Imagine hosting a movie night with friends, lounging on comfortable seating, and enjoying the kind of cinematic quality that is usually reserved for theaters. With the right home theater setup, every gathering becomes an event.

6. Increased Home Value

In addition to enhancing your day-to-day entertainment, installing a home theater can increase the value of your home. Many homebuyers are drawn to homes with high-tech features, and a fully integrated home theater is a highly attractive selling point. Whether you're looking to sell your home in the future or just want to add value to your property, investing in a home theater system can make your house stand out on the market.

Home theaters can also be a draw for those who want to turn their homes into modern, luxury spaces. Whether it’s the convenience of streaming services, the ease of integration with smart home technology, or simply the joy of having a personal cinema, a well-designed home theater setup is a selling point for many prospective buyers.

How a "Home Theater Near Me" Can Help

When searching for a "home theater near me," you’re looking for local professionals who specialize in setting up and customizing home theaters. These experts can guide you through every step of the process, from selecting the right equipment to installation and calibration. Local companies also provide the advantage of being nearby in case you need support or upgrades in the future.

Additionally, a local provider is familiar with the specific challenges and opportunities your home presents. Whether it's the layout of your living room, the acoustics in your basement, or the need to work around other home features, they can create a solution tailored to your needs. By choosing a local home theater provider, you ensure that your setup is handled by experts who understand the nuances of home entertainment.

Conclusion

Investing in a home theater system can dramatically enhance your home entertainment experience, providing you with a level of immersion that’s hard to achieve with a regular TV. With better sound quality, stunning visuals, and a personalized setup, your home can transform into the ultimate entertainment hub. A "home theater near me" can help make this dream a reality, offering expert advice, installation, and customization to create the perfect system for your needs. Whether for movie nights, gaming, or social gatherings, a home theater system is an upgrade that pays off in entertainment value and home appeal.

So, if you’re ready to take your home entertainment to the next level, look for a home theater specialist near you. With their expertise, you'll be able to create the perfect cinematic experience right in your own living room.

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What is Webcasting?

In the age of digital transformation, connecting with audiences in real-time has become a necessity for businesses, educational institutions, and individuals alike. One of the most effective tools for achieving this is webcasting. But what exactly is webcasting, and why has it become such a vital part of our communication toolkit? In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the ins and outs of webcasting, its benefits, applications, and how to get started.

What is Webcasting?

Webcasting is the process of broadcasting live or pre-recorded audio and video content over the internet to an audience. Unlike traditional broadcasting, which relies on television or radio frequencies, webcasting uses digital platforms and networks to deliver content. This makes it accessible to anyone with an internet connection, regardless of their location.

The term “webcasting” is a blend of “web” and “broadcasting,” highlighting its digital nature. Webcasting can be live, offering real-time interaction, or on-demand, allowing viewers to access content whenever they choose.

Key Features of Webcasting

To understand webcasting better, let’s break it down into its key components:

1. Live Streaming

Webcasting often involves live streaming, where events or presentations are broadcast in real-time. This feature enables immediate interaction with the audience through Q&A sessions, polls, and chats.

2. On-Demand Content

Many webcasting platforms allow for the recording of live sessions. These recordings can be stored and accessed later, providing on-demand convenience.

3. Interactive Tools

Webcasting platforms frequently include interactive elements like live chat, audience polls, and screen sharing, enhancing audience engagement.

4. Scalability

From small meetings to large conferences, webcasting can accommodate audiences of varying sizes, making it suitable for diverse use cases.

How Does Webcasting Work?

Webcasting typically involves a few essential components:

1. Content Source:

This could be a camera for video input, a microphone for audio input, or a combination of both. For professional webcasting, high-quality equipment is often used.

2. Encoding Software or Hardware:

The content captured is encoded into a digital format suitable for streaming. Encoding can be done using software or hardware encoders, depending on the complexity of the setup.

3. Streaming Platform:

Platforms like YouTube Live, Vimeo, or dedicated webcasting services host the content and make it accessible to viewers.

4. Content Delivery Network (CDN):

A CDN ensures that the content is delivered efficiently across the globe, minimizing latency and buffering issues.

5. Audience Devices:

Viewers access the webcast through their devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or computers, using an internet connection.

Benefits of Webcasting

1. Broad Reach

Webcasting eliminates geographical barriers, allowing organizations to reach a global audience without the cost and logistical challenges of physical events.

2. Cost-Effectiveness

By reducing the need for travel, venue rentals, and printed materials, webcasting significantly lowers event costs.

3. Real-Time Engagement

Interactive tools like live chat and polls foster real-time engagement, making the audience feel involved and valued.

4. Content Versatility

Webcasting supports a wide range of content types, from corporate meetings and webinars to product launches and live entertainment.

5. Analytics and Insights

Most webcasting platforms offer analytics tools, providing data on viewer behavior, engagement levels, and audience demographics.

Applications of Webcasting

Webcasting is incredibly versatile and is used across various industries and scenarios:

1. Corporate Communication

Businesses use webcasting for webinars, virtual town halls, and training sessions, ensuring effective communication with employees and stakeholders.

2. Education and Training

Educational institutions and training organizations leverage webcasting to deliver lectures, workshops, and online courses to remote learners.

3. Marketing and Product Launches

Marketers use webcasting to showcase new products or services, reaching a wide audience and generating excitement in real-time.

4. Entertainment and Events

Concerts, sports events, and award shows are increasingly webcast, allowing fans worldwide to experience the action live.

5. Religious Services

Places of worship utilize webcasting to reach congregants who cannot attend in person, especially during global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Best Practices for Successful Webcasting

1. Choose the Right Platform

Select a webcasting platform that aligns with your needs. Consider factors like audience size, interactivity features, and analytics tools.

2. Test Your Equipment

Ensure your camera, microphone, and internet connection are functioning optimally. Conduct test runs to identify and resolve potential issues.

3. Plan Your Content

Structure your webcast to keep the audience engaged. Use a mix of visuals, videos, and live demonstrations.

4. Promote Your Webcast

Generate buzz by promoting your webcast through email marketing, social media, and your website.

5. Monitor and Engage

During the webcast, actively interact with your audience. Address their questions and comments to maintain engagement.

The Future of Webcasting

As technology advances, webcasting is set to become even more powerful and accessible. Innovations like 5G, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) are expected to enhance the webcasting experience, making it more immersive and interactive.

Additionally, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) will provide deeper insights into audience behavior, enabling more personalized and impactful webcasts.

Conclusion

Webcasting is revolutionizing how we connect, communicate, and share information. Whether you’re hosting a virtual event, delivering a live lecture, or broadcasting a product launch, webcasting offers unparalleled opportunities to reach and engage your audience.

By understanding the fundamentals of webcasting and implementing best practices, you can harness this powerful tool to achieve your goals and create memorable experiences for your audience.