Live Streaming provider
At a glance (as of May 2026): A live streaming provider is a service company that broadcasts corporate events live across the internet — annual general meetings, town halls, webinars, press conferences. MediaEvent Services combines its own platform (SlideSync), in-house production teams, and 20+ years of experience with EU-based data processing.
Being a professional livestreaming service provider, we support you in the technical planning and implementation of your corporate online event of any scale. The success and seamless execution of your event are always at the center of attention. More than two decades of experience and professional approach to business provide you with the expertise and reliability you expect.
The Professional Services team at MediaEvent Services is your full-service livestream provider for online events. Whether it’s a virtual shareholders’ meeting, press conference, virtual town hall, webinar, or another format with online participation. As an experienced webcast provider, we will determine your needs together and furthermore support you with our professional skills at any time.
Our service portfolio
Enterprise Live Streaming provider
As a live streaming service provider, the professional services team of MediaEvent Services broadcasts your corporate online event. Use the many advantages of digital formats to reach your target audience in real-time.
Reliable and established solution concepts for locations with low bandwidth or connectivity problems ensure that your event, no matter where will be a resounding success.
Streaming production on site
Our productions rely on high-quality AV technology and modern equipment to ensure that your live stream reaches your audience in the highest quality.
- Modern 4K Cameras & Broadcast Equipment
- Audio technology & lighting
- IT equipment & mobile internet
- Satellite transmission technology
Remote productions
Benefit from our existing infrastructure. Our modern broadcast studio with satellite connection and redundant transmission technology ensures the greatest possible reliability, so remote productions can easily be implemented.
This makes the connection of speakers easy. Furthermore, by connecting remotely to an interpreter hub, you can host a multilingual event with minimal effort.
Live Streaming studios
Are you looking for the right location for your livestream?
Together with partners in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, we can provide professionally equipped studio spaces close to you, in order to support your event on-site or remotely.
Consulting & Training
Interested in self-service live streams with your own equipment?
Let us show you how to properly use your existing technical equipment for independently produced live streams. Furthermore, we can support you with advice on the purchase of new equipment or the planning and setup of your own webcast studio.
Pre & Post Production
Want to include CI/CD-compliant assets in your live stream?
We create all relevant content for you such as video clips, intro loops, and belly bands. Also, we are ready to edit your videos in post-production so you can share them on your social media channels and more.
Let’s talk about your event!
What makes a good live streaming service provider?
Considering the large number of livestreaming service providers, it can be difficult to decide which supplier can best meet your needs. We emphasize the following points in order to meet your requirements:
- Reliability
A reliable and stable streaming network is essential to avoid outages or interruptions during streaming. We rely on redundancy and bidirectional transmission paths at every event for maximum reliability.
- Quality
The quality of the stream, including video resolution, frame rate, and audio quality, should be high to ensure a pleasant viewing experience.
- Flexibility
Through various streaming options and formats and the joint analysis of your needs and requirements, we will find the right setup for your corporate online or hybrid event. Short-term requests, which can arise in the area of crisis communication, can also be realized professionally and with a high level of quality.
- Interactivity
By using the SlideSync webcast platform, we enable extensive interaction with your audience. Use the Q&A feature or attendee polls to engage your audience during your event.
- Integration with other platforms
No matter which webcast or collaboration tool you want to use, the Professional Services team from MediaEvent Services can support you as a webcast provider. Signal distribution to multiple receive channels is supported as well.
- Customer support
Our customer support provides fast, reliable, and effective help in case of problems or questions. In addition, your project manager will be available throughout the planning, execution, and follow-up of your event.
What does a live streaming provider cost?
The cost of a professional live stream depends mainly on four factors: audience size, on-site production effort, the platform used, and requirements for data protection and redundancy. According to Bitkom (2024), 84% of German companies with more than 250 employees ran at least one hybrid or fully online event in 2024 — live streaming is an established format, not a corner case.
As a rough orientation for the DACH region: a simple webinar stream on a self-service platform starts at around €500 per event. A professional town hall with on-site production, redundant transmission and multilingual support typically falls between €4,000 and €15,000 per event. For recurring formats (e.g. quarterly IR calls or monthly employee town halls), annual contracts significantly reduce the per-event cost.
When does an external live streaming provider make sense — and when is in-house enough?
Not every live stream needs an external provider. For internal Q&A rounds on your existing Teams license, Microsoft 365 is often enough — for an annual general meeting with 5,000 shareholders, those same tools quickly hit their limits. The decision usually hinges on reach, risk profile, and internal resources:
| Criterion | External agency (MES) | Microsoft Teams / Office 365 | In-house technology (DIY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audience size | Unlimited | Up to 3,000 in the standard license; up to 20,000 with paid Attendee Packs | Limited by own bandwidth |
| GDPR & EU hosting | Yes (SlideSync, EU) | Selectable (with Premium license) | Depends on chosen setup |
| Failover | Redundant transmission, backup team | Microsoft SLA, no backup | Depends on setup |
| Preparation effort | Low (consulting included) | Medium (internal configuration) | High (test, setup, staff) |
| Typical event budget | €4,000–15,000 | Included in M365 license up to 3,000 attendees; paid Attendee Packs above | From €500 + staff time |
Detailed platform comparison (SlideSync, Microsoft, Zoom, Vimeo, YouTube Live, LinkedIn Live): see live streaming provider comparison.
Frequently asked questions about live streaming providers
What does a live streaming provider cost for a corporate event?
Simple webinars on a self-service platform start at around €500 per event. A professionally produced town hall with an on-site team, redundant transmission and multilingual support typically costs €4,000–15,000 per event. For recurring formats, annual contracts significantly reduce the per-event price.
How many participants can a live stream reach at once?
Technically there is no hard upper limit — SlideSync and comparable webcast platforms support unlimited audience sizes. Microsoft Teams Town Hall includes up to 3,000 participants in the standard license; reaching the maximum of 20,000 requires paid Attendee Packs. On-premise setups are limited by available internet bandwidth, which is typically addressed with an Enterprise Content Delivery Network (eCDN).
What internet bandwidth do we need internally and externally?
For an HD broadcast on the sending side, plan for at least 10 Mbit/s upload with low latency, redundant across two providers. On the receiving side, each participant needs around 2 Mbit/s for smooth HD playback. For large audiences inside the corporate network, a peer-to-peer eCDN is strongly recommended.
Is live streaming compatible with GDPR?
Yes, provided the platform processes data within the EU, a data processing agreement (DPA) is in place, and participants are properly informed. SlideSync processes all participant, question and poll data exclusively within the EU. US-based providers (Zoom, Vimeo, YouTube Live, LinkedIn Live) require a careful risk assessment under EDPB guidance.
Do we need our own equipment or is a service provider enough?
For internal town halls up to around 500 participants without strict availability requirements, the existing Microsoft 365 license is often sufficient. For annual general meetings, IR calls or press conferences with external reach, we recommend an external service provider: the combination of redundant technology, trained on-site team and independent platform significantly reduces reputational risk in case of outages.
How is a hybrid event (on-site + online) actually delivered?
A hybrid event combines an on-site audience with online participants on the same platform — both groups see the same stream and can interact. The on-site production includes camera crew, audio technology and vision mixing; the remote feed runs over professional transmission protocols like SRT stream. More at Hybrid Events.
Which streaming platform fits our company size?
Companies with under 250 employees and low reach requirements usually do fine with Microsoft Teams or Zoom. Mid-market and enterprise organisations with shareholder, investor or press communication benefit from specialised platforms like SlideSync — they offer brand customisation, single sign-on, phone-Q&A, and detailed analytics. A structured platform comparison: live streaming provider comparison.
How long does it take to prepare a professional live stream?
A simple webinar with a standard setup needs 1–2 weeks of lead time. An annual general meeting or enterprise town hall with multiple speakers, multiple languages and CI-compliant branding typically requires 4–8 weeks of preparation — including platform branding, test stream, dress rehearsal and escalation plan. For urgent crisis-communication streams we can deliver inside 48 hours.
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