top of page

How to Monetize Your Livestreams

Ideas for Generating Revenue by Broadcasting Your Event Online

The use of livestreaming as a method of monetizing your events can be a very effective strategy. In this article, we will discuss some of the several ways in which you can make money off of your broadcasts, such as through pay-per-view choices, sponsorships, and other approaches.


Pay-per-view ticketing choices are one of the most typical methods that may be utilized to generate revenue from streams. To do this, you will need to charge viewers a fee in order for them to access your broadcast on a platform specifically designed to do so like AVP.Live's EVENT PORTAL. If you are hosting a highly sought-after event that people are ready to spend money to attend, this tactic may prove to be extremely successful for your business. You have the ability to determine the pricing of your pay-per-view tickets and set them at a level that is appropriate for the event and the audience you intend to attract.


Fundraising and charitable events can benefit greatly from taking your event online because there are great options for people to donate. While streaming, viewers are able to watch along, but also contribute to a live donation jar for the good cause of your choosing. "Pay-what-you-want" style tickets are a great way to encourage donations as well, typically there will be a starting price for the tickets, then viewers have the option to pay more for donations. Live streaming your events is a great way to raise money for, schools, charities, fundraisers, athletic departments, and more.


Sponsorships are yet another method that may be utilized to generate revenue from your broadcasts. To accomplish this, you will need to form partnerships with businesses that have an interest in promoting during your event. There are many different ways that sponsorships can be executed, from the more conventional method of placing ads to the more innovative method of forming partnerships in which the sponsors are featured in the event itself. If you have a huge audience that would be appealing to marketers, obtaining sponsorships for your event can be an excellent method to create cash for it. This is especially true if your event is already established.


Affiliate marketing is also a great way to generate revenue from your broadcasts. If you are an affiliate marketer you can share links to products being used for your viewers to purchase. You will receive a percentage of every product sold to a customer that used your link. This is great for a stream that is showcasing gear or will be using some standout products throughout the broadcast.


During your stream, you will also be able to sell merchandise. Listing your products on sale for the event can open up the door for more revenue. Custom-branded, hats, t-shirts, hoodies, and more can all be shipped out to your viewers, before or after the event. You could also sell NFTs, collectibles, or other items linked to the event you are hosting. The right platform will let you sell merch, tickets, and collectibles on the same page where your viewers are watching your stream.


Memberships can also assist your broadcasts in generating revenue in a variety of different ways, even when the stream is over. For a monthly cost, for instance, you could provide your viewers with access to exclusive content or services. In addition, if you are hosting a reoccurring event, you have the ability to sell memberships that grant viewers access to any and all of your events for a single payment such as a yearly season pass.


In a nutshell, the monetization of your broadcasts can be done in a variety of different ways. You may determine the way that will bring in the most money for your events by looking into pay-per-view choices, corporate sponsorships, and other potential revenue streams. Therefore, if you want to make money off of your streams, you should investigate all of the different avenues that are open to you or speak with a professional who can guide you in the right direction.


At AVP, our focus is on finding innovative ways to increase overall revenue for your event, in-person and virtually. All of the above-mentioned monetization options are available through our Event Portal on AVP.Live. If You have any questions, a consultation with an AV professional from AVP is a great way to find out how you can make the most of your event, book one today.

23 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All
  • _avpros_
  • AVP.Live Facebook
  • YouTube

SPEAK WITH A PROFESSIONAL TODAY!

Book an appointment and speak with a pro about your next event ASAP! 

bottom of page