A couple of days ago, I posted an article detailing what I would love to see in for a Digital Twitchcon. A few days later, we’ve confirmed that Digital Twitchcon is set for Saturday, November 14th, 2020. The event will feature a lot of Twitchcon staples including Artist Alley, the...
Twitchcon was officially canceled back on June 18th. Despite that, I was starting to think about what a Virtual Twitchcon might look like as early as April – and that’s when the majority of the ideas in this post were written down. Realistically, major conventions will not be...
While everyone noticed when high profile streamers like Shroud, Timthetatman, and Pokimane signed deals to stream exclusively on Twitch, few have noticed the other group being signed – their future stars. Unlike the top talent, most of the streamers being signed are not recognizable...
When it comes to Twitch ads, streamers are fairly united in the belief that current implementations are bad. Whether it’s pre-rolls, unskippable 30-seconds, or just intrusive experiences that discourage people from exploring new channels. That’s further exacerbated by low...
I’m the kind of person that likes to analyze data… and Twitch has a ton of data points. But unfortunately, they don’t really share that amalgamated insight with creators. As such, I take it upon myself to regularly seek out information and deliver value. In this case...
There’s often a misconception that Twitch is a gold rush. This was especially true when Ninja experienced his meteoric rise to fame – and then reignited when he made his Mixer deal. But in reality, streaming can be a grind! A grind that involves hours of streaming, few people...
One of the most common annoyances that Twitch streamers deal with is follow bots. Every day, streamers are hit randomly with follow bots ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of fake accounts. These events can be nerve-wracking at the moment as notifications and chat spam takes over...
As streaming has gained more mainstream appeal, especially in light of COVID19 lockdowns, traditional celebrities are starting to stream. The music and sports industry are especially finding enjoyment in connecting with their audiences while playing games on Twitch. For fans, they may not...
Earlier this week, Mixer announced they were shutting down, and partnering with Facebook Gaming. The news came as a shock to both streamers and staff, leaving thousands of creators unsure of their future. Mixer has always been the fourth option in terms of viewership but was widely seen...
In light of the most recent wave of DMCA takedowns on Twitch, creators are understandably spooked. As streamers go through the painful process of cleaning their clips of copyright content – a second conversation on stream music is being had. Most streamers are looking for a way to...
