Livestreaming in 2024: what do artists and fans want from it now? And what about superfans? On Air CEO Jakub Krampl explains
Jul 25, 2024
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Jakub Krampl, the CEO of On Air, a music live-streaming platform, discusses the transformed landscape of live-streaming since its pandemic boom. He explores how artists are now prioritizing quality content to engage fans. Krampl dives into the evolving expectations of audiences and superfans, emphasizing the importance of high production values. The conversation highlights strategies for connecting with dedicated fans and adapting to a more refined market. Finally, he reflects on the emotional power of music and its influence on fan experiences.
The live streaming industry has matured into a structured business model focused on high-quality content and enhanced user experiences.
Artists are now leveraging live streaming to engage superfans through exclusive content and integrated promotional strategies, fostering loyalty within their communities.
Deep dives
Transformation of Live Streaming Post-Pandemic
The live streaming landscape has evolved significantly since its explosive surge during the pandemic. Initially, numerous platforms emerged to meet the sudden demand for virtual entertainment as live events were halted, but many failed to sustain themselves due to poor user experiences and lack of content quality. Currently, the industry has matured, transitioning from a buzzword to a more structured business model focused on producing high-quality content and enhancing user experiences. Artists are now integrating live streaming into their overall strategies, using it to supplement income and continually engage with fans.
Quality and Utility of Live Streaming Content
High production quality has become a key selling point for live streaming content, with audiences seeking immersive experiences that replicate the excitement of live performances. Content is not only aimed at the initial live experience but is also utilized for long-term marketing, including album releases and promotional activities over time. This shift allows artists to engage with their fan bases repeatedly, highlighting the value of well-produced content that fans can return to. As a result, many artists leverage recorded performances for social media campaigns or repurpose them into various formats to maintain audience interest.
Engagement Strategies for Artists and Fans
Artists are discovering that streaming events create opportunities for deepened engagement with superfans, who are often the primary consumers of this content. Strategies include offering exclusive content to fan clubs or running promotions that reward superfans, thus fostering a loyal community around their work. Moreover, the planning and execution of live streams are becoming integral to artists' promotional calendars, allowing for coordinated releases that link performances to marketing efforts. Understanding superfans' behaviors and preferences is crucial for artists aiming to capitalize on the value generated by live streaming.
Ep 157: Cast your mind back to 2020, when public spaces were shut down and the world suddenly felt insular and closed. Live-streaming became wildly popular overnight – in fact this podcast began in these circumstances – and many apps and platforms appeared and disappeared to feed the need for watching live events from our homes.
A mere four years later, and live-streaming has matured and the froth has died down. So what is the space like now that it is no longer the buzzword of the moment? How healthy is the livestream ecosystem today compared to the frothy ecosystem a few years ago? And How are artists using live-streaming now? And what do audiences and superfans really want from livestreaming now that they can go to gigs again? Jakub Krampl, founder and CEO of music livestreaming company On Air talks to us about where live-streaming is in 2024, and what artist teams and audiences really want from live streams and recordings of their favourite artist.
On Air: https://onair.events/
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