PODCASTS: How To Make A Living Livestreaming

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As it stands, gaming news coverage, gameplay, and analysis occupy the highest rank of viewership, retention, minutes watched, and revenue earned on YouTube and similar viewing platforms. But what’s the situation with livestreaming?

The logo of live streaming video platform Twitch is pictured at the Paris games week. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

With Amazon’s acquisition of lead video streaming service Twitch alongside the advent of eSports occupying the broadcasting space, what are the challenges and unique characteristics of a streamer versus your average video producer? How does an audience react to live content rather than pre-recorded? Satchell Drakes sits down with verified Twitch streamer Dion Anderson, who has a viewership of over 9,000,000, to discuss the ins and outs of being a full-time streamer.


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