Ustream Working On New Revenue Model?

4 | Posted In News by David

Today, I went into my account at Ustream.TV to convert recorded videos over to MOV format. I started one, then moved onto another one to convert it. I got this:

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Relevant in this screenshot is the statement “Maximum is 1 at the Basic user level“.

Basic user level? I didn’t know Ustream had more than one kind of registered user. When you register, you do not choose between user levels. And I see no options to upgrade my account.

I’m left speculating: Is this perhaps a small look into some type of premium membership which Ustream will launch as a way to raise revenue?

Ustream is now using Google Adsense to make some money with their site traffic. A premium program is the most obvious way for Ustream to generate revenue on it’s own. It just makes sense. And perhaps increased recording format conversions would be one of the premium features.

And, chances are, I’d be one of the first in line to sign up for a premium Ustream account if the offering is good. Give me some better bandwidth and I’ll fly out there and cook you dinner, too.

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  • http://patchmanagementsoftware.net/ Mike Software

    I think that it is great that they work on a new model. It is the thing we need to do to survive. Adapt, adapt, adapt

  • Mike Software

    I think that it is great that they work on a new model. It is the thing we need to do to survive. Adapt, adapt, adapt

  • http://www.waltribeiro.net/ Walt Ribeiro

    It’ll be interesting to see how Ustream adapts and continues to progress.

  • http://www.waltribeiro.net/ Walt Ribeiro

    It’ll be interesting to see how Ustream adapts and continues to progress.