Bonus Episode: What it Was Like to Be a Professional Live Streamer in China with Stream Wars Host Lauren Hallanan

Stream Wars

English - March 07, 2019 13:08 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 31 ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 13 - “Question of the Day”, Niching Down, and Setting Boundaries with Twitch Broadcaster and Stream Coach Ashnichrist

Next Episode: 14: Playlist Live Mashup w/ Russell Vision & Chris - From Zero Social media experience to Top Streamer status

In this bonus episode of the Stream Wars podcast we turn the tables and MeetMe Talent Manager Anthony Marc interviews the show’s host, Lauren Hallanan, to learn more about her experience as a former professional live streamer in China.

They discuss:

How Lauren became a live streamer
Why her career in marketing, PR and entertainment came in handy as a livestreamer
Which Chinese platforms she streamed on (MOMO, Huajiao, Yizhibo, and Meipai)
How China’s live streaming environment is different than the US
The prevalence of live streaming talent agencies in China
The importance of getting to know your followers on a deeper level
The value of learning from other cultures
If she could go back what would she do differently
How to be consistently ‘on’ and why it is so important
Why most live streamers in China have fan groups

Learn more about Lauren’s experience:

Confessions of a China Live Streamer

Lauren’s China Live Streaming Blog

Understanding China’s live streaming Industry:

Top 5 Chinese Live Streaming Platforms You Need to Know in 2018

Short Video, Gaming, and E-commerce Live Streaming Platforms in China

To learn more about live streaming, visit www.themeetgroup.com/blog