What is audio streaming?
Audio streaming refers to the delivery of audio content in real-time over the internet. It allows users to listen to audio files or live audio broadcasts without the need to download the content to their devices. With audio streaming, users can access a wide variety of audio content, such as music, podcasts, radio shows, audiobooks, and more, directly through their internet-connected devices.
📌 Why you should consider integrating an audio library into your streaming service?
1. Diversify Content:
By incorporating an audio library, you expand your content catalog beyond video, offering a wider range of options to your audience. This diversification attracts users with different preferences, providing them with a comprehensive and engaging entertainment experience.
2. Tap into Audio-Only Consumption:
Some users prefer consuming audio content, whether it's podcasts, music, or audio dramas. By including an audio library, you cater to this audience segment and capture their attention. This helps you reach a broader user base and increase user engagement on your platform.
3. Enhanced User Experience:
An audio library enriches the overall user experience on your streaming platform. Users can enjoy audio content while multitasking, commuting, or when they prefer to listen rather than watch. This flexibility and convenience provide a seamless and personalized experience, enhancing user satisfaction.
4. Monetization Opportunities:
Audio content opens up new avenues for monetization. You can incorporate advertisements, sponsorships, or subscription models specifically designed for audio content. This allows you to generate additional revenue streams and maximize the profitability of your streaming service.
5. Brand Expansion:
Including an audio, library enables you to expand your brand presence beyond video content. You can create original podcasts, curated music playlists, or exclusive audio series that align with your brand identity. This expansion helps to strengthen your brand image and attract a dedicated audience.
6. Cross-Promotion and Audience Engagement:
Integrating audio and video content offers cross-promotion opportunities. For example, you can promote your video content within your audio episodes or vice versa, increasing audience engagement across different formats. This interconnectivity encourages users to explore more of your content and stay engaged on your platform.
7. Stay Competitive:
Many streaming platforms are now incorporating audio libraries as part of their offerings. By including an audio library, you stay competitive in the market and ensure that your platform caters to the evolving preferences of users. It positions your streaming service as a comprehensive and versatile entertainment destination.
How to upload audio files?
From the Content section of the left menu, select Upload and then Bulk Upload (Audio)
Drag and drop audio files from your file system.
(OR)
Click on the Choose Files button to open the File Browser and select your video files.
You will see the selected audio under the Files Added section, If you notice that you have selected an incorrect audio by mistake you can remove it by clicking on the red ⨂ button
Finally, click on the Upload Files button.
Once the upload process is complete, you can see your audio in your Audio Library.
You can use the Manage Audio option to edit the details as required and make the audio available for users.
Organizing Audios on Endpoints:
You can organize the audio as you do for your video content. the only change is, that the audio details page will not have some details that you add for your videos and the player will have the Audio thumbnail as a background while playing the Audio content.
You can list the audio content as individual videos on a horizontal listing or you can map different audio shows to a horizontal widget as well.
What’s Next?
1. Learn how to set monetization to the show.
2. Learn how to upload a video from local storage.