When Google+ beta first launched in July, everyone was excited about all the cool new features within the site. The Google+ Hangouts function, in particular, garnered a lot of the attention, and we were excited about the potential for the video chat platform ourselves.
Google+ has been expanding and refining the Hangouts function and has now rolled out a new TV broadcasting feature.
The Google+ Hangouts On Air allows public figures, celebrities, and users with a large fan base to broadcast a live video within a Hangout while also allowing those beyond the Hangout to watch via a YouTube live stream. The White House has already jumped on the opportunity to host a 45-minute live segment with President Obama to answer pre-selected questions regarding his State of the Union address.
Implications: Broadcasting content within a single social network can make it easy for brands to interact with their viewers while also allowing people to engage in conversations with each other all within the same channel.
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via Social Times
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