webcaster

Internet show host

A webcaster is a person or organization that broadcasts content over the internet—audio, video, or live streams.

The term parallels broadcaster but specifies online distribution: The webcaster streamed the concert to viewers worldwide.

Webcasters range from major media companies to individuals running podcast or streaming channels.

content

livestream

Real-time internet broadcast

  • webinarInternet-hosted interactive presentation
  • podcastEpisodic digital audio series
  • vlogRecorded online journal

episode · series · segment · simulcast · replay · VOD · premiere · marathon · highlights · clips

broadcaster

host

One receiving guests

vlogger · commentator · anchor · interviewer · narrator · personality · producer · correspondent · reporter · DJ

platform

Twitch

Video game streaming site

  • OBSOpen-source streaming application
  • VimeoVideo hosting service
  • DiscordGaming communication platform

Zoom · channel · dashboard · overlay · chatbot · alerts · widgets

audience

subscribers

Those enrolled for content

donations · tips · membership · engagement · interaction · moderation · community · fanbase · lurkers · raids

technology

streaming

Real-time digital delivery

resolution · buffering · latency · codec · transcoding · CDN · server · upload · compression · embedding

Opposites
medium/platform

webcasterradio broadcaster

Person transmitting audio programs

radio host · newspaper columnist

content creation vs. consumption

webcasterviewer

One who observes visually

listener · subscriber · follower · consumer · lurker

content distribution model

webcasternarrowcaster

Transmitter to limited audiences

podcast host

Family

webcast, webcasts, webcasting, webcasters

Familiarity
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