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Live Streaming Market to grow by USD 20.64 Billion (2025-2029), driven by smartphone penetration and easy internet access, AI-powered market evolution – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The global live streaming market size is estimated to grow by USD 20.64 billion from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of  16.6%  during the forecast period. Rising penetration of smartphones and easy access to internet is driving market growth, with a trend towards integration of advanced technologies with online streaming services. However, growing privacy regulations and security concerns  poses a challenge. Key market players include AfreecaTV Corp., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Brightcove Inc., ByteDance Ltd., Flux Broadcast, Haivision Systems Inc., International Business Machines Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., MetaCDN, Microsoft Corp., Muvi LLC, Panopto Inc., StreamHatcher, Super Digital d.o.o., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Vimeo.com Inc., WaveFX, Wowza Media Systems LLC, and ZEGOCLOUD PTE. LTD..

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Live Streaming Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Base year

2024

Historic period

2019 – 2023

Forecast period

2025-2029

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 16.6%

Market growth 2025-2029

USD 20642.7 million

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

13.9

Regional analysis

APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Performing market contribution

APAC at 50%

Key countries

US, China, Japan, India, UK, Germany, Canada, France, Italy, and Brazil

Key companies profiled

AfreecaTV Corp., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Brightcove Inc., ByteDance Ltd., Flux Broadcast, Haivision Systems Inc., International Business Machines Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., MetaCDN, Microsoft Corp., Muvi LLC, Panopto Inc., StreamHatcher, Super Digital d.o.o., Tencent Holdings Ltd., Vimeo.com Inc., WaveFX, Wowza Media Systems LLC, and ZEGOCLOUD PTE. LTD.

Market Driver

The live streaming market is booming with the rise of internet broadcasts and live television broadcasts. On-demand video streaming is also a significant trend, allowing content delivery through video hosting solutions and live event streaming. Video encoders and transcoders are crucial for compressing and encoding live content in various formats for real-time transmission. HTML5 Video Player and streaming protocols ensure seamless video viewing on different devices. Virtual events, online education, sports coverage, concert streaming, video sales, video game streams, church services, and local government streaming are popular use cases. Real-time communication and customization are essential features for engaging audiences. Streaming setup includes video input devices, chat widgets, and chat software. Video codecs like RAW video support real-time transmission of high-quality information to the general public on a global scale. Adaptive bitrate streaming and multi-bitrate streaming ensure optimal video quality based on viewer’s internet connection. Compression and encoding techniques reduce video streaming latency. Real-time transmission of professional sports, social media events, and video gaming sessions are driving the market growth. Media players like RealPlayer from RealNetworks and webcasts on social media platforms are making video viewing accessible to everyone. 

Technological advancements, including AI, deep learning, and natural language processing, significantly enhance online streaming services by improving video quality and production processes. AI supports various aspects of video production, such as cinematography, editing, voice-overs, and scriptwriting. Service providers like Hulu and YouTube are popular platforms leveraging AI technology to offer high-quality content. Furthermore, blockchain technology’s potential to decentralize communication in the industry presents new opportunities for growth in the online streaming market. 

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 Market Challenges

The live streaming market encompasses various forms of content delivery, including internet broadcasts and live television. Challenges include content delivery for live events, video hosting solutions, and real-time communication. Video encoders and transcoders are crucial for compressing and encoding live content in multiple bitrates for adaptive streaming. HTML5 Video Player and streaming protocols ensure seamless video viewing across devices. Video input devices, video streaming latency, and compression techniques also pose challenges. Virtual events, online education, sports coverage, concert streaming, video sales, and video game streams are popular use cases. Real-time transmission of RAW video requires efficient compression and encoding. Information dissemination to the general public on a global scale relies on these solutions. Audience interaction through chat widgets and software adds value to streaming experiences. Streamers, webcasts, and social media platforms are key players in this market.The live streaming market requires extensive access to smartphone user data, including location and storage, to deliver customized content and notifications. However, the sale of this data by some companies poses privacy risks. In response, regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) have been implemented to safeguard user privacy, limiting access to data. The GDPR, enacted in April 2016, replaced the Data Protection Directive 95/46/ec and sets the standard for protecting EU citizens’ personal data. Companies must comply with these regulations to maintain user trust and adhere to ethical business practices.

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Segment Overview 

This live streaming market report extensively covers market segmentation by  

Product 1.1 Platform1.2 ServicesEnd-user 2.1 Media and entertainment2.2 Education2.3 Esports2.4 Events2.5 OthersGeography 3.1 APAC3.2 North America3.3 Europe3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

1.1 Platform-  The live streaming market is dominated by the platform segment, which is expected to remain the largest during the forecast period. Live streaming platforms enable users to access and play compressed video and audio content in real-time over the internet. Factors such as improved living standards, increased disposable income, easy internet access, rising smartphone penetration, and changing lifestyles are driving the market’s growth. Vendors are investing in diverse content offerings to provide personalized experiences to viewers. The education sector is a significant adopter of live streaming, with institutions delivering multimedia content in the form of video presentations to reach students and professionals globally. Online streaming enhances the learning process by providing a strong impact on information retention.

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Research Analysis

Live streaming is the real-time broadcasting of video content over the internet. It includes live television broadcasts, on-demand video streaming, and live event streaming. The delivery of live content relies on content delivery networks, video hosting solutions, video encoders, and video transcoders. HTML5 Video Player and streaming protocols enable seamless video playback. Video input devices capture live footage, while video encoders and transcoders compress and encode the data for efficient delivery. Multi-bitrate and adaptive bitrate streaming ensure optimal viewing experience based on viewer’s internet connection. Real-time communication facilitates interactive experiences. Virtual events, online education, sports coverage, concert streaming, video sales, video game streams, church services, local government meetings, and more benefit from live streaming. Security measures are crucial to protect content from piracy. Setting up a live streaming solution involves selecting appropriate equipment and software.

Market Research Overview

Live streaming is the real-time transmission of video content over the internet for viewing by an audience in sync. It includes internet broadcasts, live television broadcasts, and on-demand video streaming. Live content delivery relies on video hosting solutions, video encoders, and transcoders for efficient compression and encoding. HTML5 Video Player and streaming protocols ensure seamless video viewing across various devices. Video input devices capture live feeds, while video streaming latency and compression techniques optimize delivery. Multi-bitrate and adaptive bitrate streaming cater to different internet speeds. Real-time communication enables audience interaction through chat widgets and software. Virtual events, online education, sports coverage, concert streaming, video sales, video game streams, church services, local government meetings, and more benefit from live streaming. Streaming setup includes customization, video codecs, RAW video, and real-time transmission. The general public can access this content on a global scale, making it an essential tool for information dissemination. Video formats, broadcasting, and social media platforms are integral parts of the live streaming market.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ProductPlatformServicesEnd-userMedia And EntertainmentEducationEsportsEventsOthersGeographyAPACNorth AmericaEuropeSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Technavio Research
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Media & Marketing Executive
US: +1 844 364 1100
UK: +44 203 893 3200
Email: media@technavio.com
Website: www.technavio.com/

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77% of Graduates Admit: “We Aren’t Ready For The Real World”

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New YouScience report reveals a systemic design gap in American education as record-high completion rates fail to produce students with a clear, intentional direction for their lives

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YouScience®,the leading education technology company transforming college and career readiness through its award-winning platform YouScience® Brightpath, today released its annual Post-Graduation Readiness Report. The findings expose a growing gap in American education, with rising graduation rates not translating into real-world readiness.

Drawing from a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 students from the graduating classes of 2022 through 2025, the 2026 report identifies a “readiness crisis” that has become the new normal.

Key findings from the report include:

The readiness gap: 77% of graduates describe themselves as only moderately, slightly, or not at all prepared for life after high school.The confidence baseline: 69% of students lack strong confidence in their post-graduation plans, a figure that has held steady as an ongoing trend, not a temporary disruption.The end of the default to a college degree: Four-year college enrollment has fallen from 55% in 2019 to 36.7% in 2026, this is no longer a temporary decline, but a permanent reset in how students approach their future.The majority is no longer college-bound: 63.3% of graduates are choosing pathways outside of a traditional four-year university, including community college, trade school, workforce entry, or no defined plan.A generation navigating without a map: 62% of students are “drifting” into their future without intentional, deliberate plans.The power of aptitude discovery: When students receive structured support to understand their natural talents, their sense of preparedness nearly triples (13% to 33%) and confidence more than doubles (19% to 41%).

“The 2026 findings confirm that our education system is optimized for the wrong outcome. Completion is up, but clarity is not,” said Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience. “The failure is architectural. We have built a system that measures credits and GPA rather than self-knowledge and direction. To close the readiness gap, we must shift our focus from getting students through high school to getting them ready for life.”

The report also highlights deepening inequities across the country. Female students are more likely to feel unprepared (46% vs 41% of males), and the Western United States reports the lowest preparedness levels in the nation at 50%. Furthermore, public school students report the lowest confidence and preparedness levels compared to all other school types, highlighting a significant challenge for equity in education.

To close the readiness gap, YouScience calls for a fundamental shift toward four core capabilities:

Discover: Building self-knowledge through aptitude discovery before high-stakes decisions are made.Plan: Connecting learning to intentional, personalized pathways well before graduation.Validate: Providing certifications and real-world projects that translate learning into recognized credentials.Connect: Linking students to internships and employer partnerships at scale.

“Students are not unmotivated; they are navigating a system that wasn’t designed to guide them,” added Barton. “The data shows that when we provide students with the tools to discover who they are and where they can go, the results are transformational. It is time to update the system’s design to match the realities of the modern workforce.”

To read the full 2026 Post-Graduation Readiness Report, or see how Brightpath equips schools to drive real student outcomes, visit youscience.com.

About the report
The 2026 Post-Graduation Readiness Report is the fourth annual study examining how recent high school graduates navigate life after graduation. Based on a nationally representative survey of over 1,000 students from the classes of 2022–2025, it provides critical insights into evolving trends in student confidence, preparedness, and the structural changes required to support the next generation.

About YouScience
YouScience® is the leading education technology company dedicated to empowering individuals with the data and credentials needed to succeed in school, career, and life. Its award-winning platform, Brightpath, is the only College & Career Readiness solution built for both compliance and impact—powered by scientifically backed aptitude discovery, industry-recognized certifications, and meaningful career connections. YouScience currently serves more than 13,400 educational institutions and millions of users nationwide.

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goeasy Ltd. Announces Timing of First Quarter 2026 Conference Call and Webcast

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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 28, 2026 /CNW/ – goeasy Ltd. (TSX: GSY), (“goeasy” or the “Company”), one of Canada’s leading consumer lenders focused on delivering a full suite of financial services to Canadians with non-prime credit scores, will release its first quarter 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

The company will hold its first quarter 2026 earnings conference call for analysts and investors on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Call Details

Local – Toronto: +1 (416) 945-7677
North American Toll Free: +1 (888) 699-1199

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Participants may listen to the webcast by registering via the following link https://app.webinar.net/wRYMgAD0jeA. A recorded version will be available under the same link immediately following the conclusion of the conference call.

To join the conference call without operator assistance, you may register and enter your phone number at https://emportal.ink/4sYSTIF to receive an instant automated call back.

A recorded playback of the conference call will also be available until May 20, 2026 by calling North American toll free +1 (888) 660-6345, or +1 (289) 819-1450, passcode 25661 #.

About goeasy

goeasy Ltd. is a leading Canadian provider of non-prime consumer lending solutions, offering a suite of financial products through its easyfinancial, easyhome, and LendCare brands. goeasy offers unsecured and secured instalment loans, point-of-sale financing, and lease-to-own merchandise through its omni-channel model, which spans online, mobile, and hundreds of locations nationwide.

Driven by its team members’ dedication to expand access to credit for underserved communities and helping customers strengthen their financial futures, goeasy has proudly served more than 1.6 million customers while building an award-winning culture. Shares of goeasy Ltd. are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol GSY. For more information, visit www.goeasy.com.

For investor inquiries, contact:

James Obright
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Capital Markets
investor_relations@goeasy.com 

For media inquiries, contact:

mediainquiries@goeasy.com

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Consultwebs Releases 2026 Digital Marketing Predictions: Navigating GEO, E-E-A-T, and AI-Driven Search Volatility

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Consultwebs, the nation’s premier legal digital marketing agency, is proud to announce the publication of its 2026 Digital Marketing Predictions for Law Firms.

RALEIGH, N.C., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This strategic guide is designed to help attorneys maintain authority and credibility in a “Generative Engine” era.

Strategic Analysis by Industry Leaders
The report is anchored by the work of Grant Brott, Tanner Jones, and Magnus Simonarson. Under the leadership of President Magnus Simonarson, Consultwebs has leveraged its 26+ years of historical data to forecast the emergence of a “Human-First” digital era.

Director of Strategy Grant Brott provides a deep dive into Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), a critical new discipline. As Google integrates AI more deeply into Search, Brott predicts that “Prompts = Zero-Click” behavior will become the norm. To counter this, Brott said firms must prioritize E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust) and lean into traditional media-outreach tactics to keep their brands visible to AI site crawlers like those from ChatGPT.

Maximizing Authority in 2026
VP of Business Development Tanner Jones highlights that firms must “skate to where the puck is going” by diversifying visibility across diverse channels.
The report identifies several high-authority signals for the upcoming year:

Informational Gain: Content must deliver unique, intent-driven value that goes beyond generic word counts to solve specific user “prompts”.

Voice and Accessibility: Voice-enabled inputs and inclusive web design will be standard for high-performing legal sites.

Video SEO: As LLMs begin surfacing video content in chat responses, video SEO on platforms like YouTube and TikTok has become critical.

First-Party Data: For PPC, a robust first-party data strategy is essential to navigate tightening privacy regulations and improve ad targeting.

The “Human-Centric” Design Shift
A major prediction for 2026 is the rise of “Human-centric” copy as a counterbalance to “AI fatigue”. The analysis concludes that while AI tools can automate grunt work, “Human perspective will stand out in a sea of AI-generated content”.

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Law firms looking to thrive in 2026 can download the full analytic report at Consultwebs.com to explore detailed predictions on SEO, PPC, Social Media, and Video Marketing.

About Consultwebs
Founded in 1999, Consultwebs provides custom digital marketing solutions for law firms, focusing on measurable ROI and long-term growth.

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