High Quality Streaming Audio at Very Low Cost
Dramatic savings for radio industry
Jetcast is an innovative streaming solution for radio: reliable, secure, affordable.
Fact: Online streaming fees are expensive and vary widely each month.
Jetcast removes this expensive “big bucks barrier” for radio once and for all.
After 7 successful years in TV and video streaming, Jetcast technology for radio has arrived and is being introduced at the NAB in April, 2007. Radio stations can switch to Jetcast at a fraction of their current costs, and stream to any size audience.
A FIXED COST: each station’s very low fee stays the same each month
MORE BANDWIDTH (56-300kbs) gives station listeners higher quality audio
NO LISTENER ‘CAPS’: unlimited audience sizes, no increase in cost
Radio stations retain 100% control of their content streams and their ad revenue. All streams are scalable and secure. Minimum 56kbps bandwidth provides high quality.
How does Jetcast do it? Jetcast uses its massive internet grid across 6 continents to form the worldwide bandwidth backbone for Radio, TV and video partners.
How your stations’ streams will be promoted:
On air, your radio station promotes free streaming via its web site
Online, the station’s Web site promotes free access to the live stream
Your stations’ streams can be listed on the Jetcast.com site if desired
The Jetcast Dashboard provides stations with user metrics (how many and when)
Standard Player: Your Website’s stream will be powered by Windows Media® Player. Your listeners can visit your site and be listening in seconds. The static ad which appears while your stream is loading is the only ad space Jetcast requires.
Branding: Jetcast will use your graphics to build your player in any design you want.
To learn more about Jetcast, visit www.jetcast.com or contact Michael Dalfonzo at michael@jetcast.com.
Copyright © 2007 Jetcast, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jetcast and its logo are trademarks of Jetcast, Inc.
http://www.jetcast.com
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Jetcast’s unique broadcasting service.
Commercial broadcasters can now broadcast to an unlimited audience for a fixed fee per month per channel/station. Jetcast’s new streaming technology has removed the variable cost structure that has plagued the Internet broadcasting industry thus far. Our broadcasters retain 100% control of their streams and advertising revenue, our streams are secure, and you can broadcast to the world at bit rates up to 300 kbs for the same fixed fee per month per channel/station.
How does Jetcast offer unlimited bandwidth for a fixed fee per month?
Jetcast has a massive secure grid of users around the world. Each of our users has excess upstream and downstream bandwidth available to them. The Jetcast solution harnesses that excess bandwidth so that we can provide it to our broadcasters on a fixed cost basis. The result is an unbelievably reliable, secure, and cost effective Internet streaming solution for broadcasters of all types.
Traffic generation and player branding:
A broadcaster that uses Jetcast’s Massive Grid Broadcasting Solution can determine how and where its broadcast is seen. For instance, if a broadcaster wants the channel/station to reside only on its own website, it can. If the broadcaster would like exposure to a large audience of users looking for great internet audio and video, it can make the channel/station available on Jetcast.com, and if the broadcaster would like the channel/station to be virally disseminated (100% of the plays are still reported to the broadcaster), the broadcaster can choose that option as well.
Additionally, the broadcaster can reskin the Jetcast player to make it look however the broadcaster desires it to look.
What’s in it for Jetcast?
Jetcast’s revenue source is the one static advertisement that plays at the beginning of each stream request. We generally split that revenue with the broadcaster. Because our infrastructure is paid for, it’s the only revenue we need to sustain ourselves. If a static ad is not appropriate, other business models can be considered.
Incremental revenue opportunities for our Broadcasters:
Jetcast will soon offer its broadcaster’s the ability to sell any unsold in-stream advertising inventory directly to Jetcast on a bid/ask basis. The broadcaster can pull the advertising elements from Jetcast, and place the ads in their stream. You will never have unsold inventory again!
Syndication services:
Jetcast works with IPTV and other services providers around the world and has the ability to syndicate certain broadcasts to service providers. Typically, a service provider looking for compelling content to distinguish its offering from others will work with us to license our broadcaster’s channels for a monthly fee usually based on the number of subscribers the distributor has. We offer our distribution partners certain benefits they cannot find elsewhere. If you are interested in our syndication services, please let us know.
For more information please visit http://www.jetcast.com/?page=becomeabroadcaster or
How does Jetcast offer unlimited bandwidth for a fixed fee per month?
Jetcast has a massive secure grid of users around the world. Each of our users has excess upstream and downstream bandwidth available to them. The Jetcast solution harnesses that excess bandwidth so that we can provide it to our broadcasters on a fixed cost basis. The result is an unbelievably reliable, secure, and cost effective Internet streaming solution for broadcasters of all types.
Traffic generation and player branding:
A broadcaster that uses Jetcast’s Massive Grid Broadcasting Solution can determine how and where its broadcast is seen. For instance, if a broadcaster wants the channel/station to reside only on its own website, it can. If the broadcaster would like exposure to a large audience of users looking for great internet audio and video, it can make the channel/station available on Jetcast.com, and if the broadcaster would like the channel/station to be virally disseminated (100% of the plays are still reported to the broadcaster), the broadcaster can choose that option as well.
Additionally, the broadcaster can reskin the Jetcast player to make it look however the broadcaster desires it to look.
What’s in it for Jetcast?
Jetcast’s revenue source is the one static advertisement that plays at the beginning of each stream request. We generally split that revenue with the broadcaster. Because our infrastructure is paid for, it’s the only revenue we need to sustain ourselves. If a static ad is not appropriate, other business models can be considered.
Incremental revenue opportunities for our Broadcasters:
Jetcast will soon offer its broadcaster’s the ability to sell any unsold in-stream advertising inventory directly to Jetcast on a bid/ask basis. The broadcaster can pull the advertising elements from Jetcast, and place the ads in their stream. You will never have unsold inventory again!
Syndication services:
Jetcast works with IPTV and other services providers around the world and has the ability to syndicate certain broadcasts to service providers. Typically, a service provider looking for compelling content to distinguish its offering from others will work with us to license our broadcaster’s channels for a monthly fee usually based on the number of subscribers the distributor has. We offer our distribution partners certain benefits they cannot find elsewhere. If you are interested in our syndication services, please let us know.
For more information please visit http://www.jetcast.com/?page=becomeabroadcaster or
Friday, February 23, 2007
Jetcast is an “Optimized Streaming Media Network” for “Live” or “Join in Progress” programs.
Jetcast “Simplified”
“What is Jetcast?
http://www.Jetcast.com
We are a unique Content Delivery Network. We do not use metered bandwidth to charge our broadcasters.
From the very beginning of Broadcasting, Broadcasting has been a fixed cost business, meaning broadcasters knew how much it was going to cost them every month to transmit their broadcast to their viewers/listeners, it did not matter if one person listened/watched or many people listen/watched the cost was the same to transmit the signal. Then internet broadcasting appeared and CDN’s came up with a clever scheme to charge/penalize broadcasters for being successful. The way CDN’s really make money is by charging per megabit of data transferred over their network, so the more views/listeners the more data being consumed the higher the monthly bill will be to the broadcaster. Many broadcasters have had to either suspend or lower the quality of the broadcast, or charge a subscription in order to keep the amount of data transferred under control. Unfortunately this also prohibits internet broadcasters from really being able to grow and prosper.
We are a Secure Grid Network . We are not a P2P Network. We control each and every stream in the network at all times and never allow the broadcast to be downloaded and re-transmitted using our software or system. This is a major differentiating factor between a P2P Network and Jetcast as we believe that broadcasters and content owners want full reporting and accountability at all times.
P2P networks allow users to download the video/audio and then allow users of the service free access to audio/video files stored on any users hard drive without tracking or proper licensing and reporting to the RIAA or MPAA, these services have had very bad publicity and have typically not adhered to DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).
Jetcast is an “Optimized Streaming Media Network” for “Live” or “Join in Progress” programs. Jetcast creates a massive grid of its customers and allows broadcasters the ability to harness the extra bandwidth users have and are already paying for as part of their existing broadband connections. By using Jetcast, broadcasters get all the benefits of getting content to the edge and avoiding bottle necks that sometimes occur with CDN’s during peak times or for very popular broadcasts. Each viewer of a Jetcast Channel receives the broadcast and is constantly authenticated by the Jetcast servers. The Jetcast servers know when the user has enough data to provide an optimized feed and redirects any extra bandwidth to the next closest users, which build the massive grid. Because every user is constantly being authenticated and because each user must have a numbered player, Jetcast can track and report every viewer to every content owner and broadcaster.
To Broadcast a channel, the broadcaster must seed the massive grid with anywhere between 1 and many feeds. The Jetcast broker servers will throttle the number of feed streams based on the user demand and the QoS Quality of Service a broadcaster desires. Currently in the USA, broadcasts using Jetcast are best at around 256kbps because most USA broadband consumers have asynchronous broadband connections, meaning they have a better down speed then they have up speed. A typical broadband connection in the USA is 1500kpbs down speed and 256kbps up speed. Because the Jetcast Optimized Grid takes advantage of both the down speed and the up speed of the users broadband connection, Jetcast today is limited to the lowest common denominator. In this case, the up speed is it. The up speed demand by consumers is changing rapidly and as soon as it is commercially viable, Jetcast will be well positioned to increase the speeds.
http://www.Jetcast.com
contact@jetcast.com
“What is Jetcast?
http://www.Jetcast.com
We are a unique Content Delivery Network. We do not use metered bandwidth to charge our broadcasters.
From the very beginning of Broadcasting, Broadcasting has been a fixed cost business, meaning broadcasters knew how much it was going to cost them every month to transmit their broadcast to their viewers/listeners, it did not matter if one person listened/watched or many people listen/watched the cost was the same to transmit the signal. Then internet broadcasting appeared and CDN’s came up with a clever scheme to charge/penalize broadcasters for being successful. The way CDN’s really make money is by charging per megabit of data transferred over their network, so the more views/listeners the more data being consumed the higher the monthly bill will be to the broadcaster. Many broadcasters have had to either suspend or lower the quality of the broadcast, or charge a subscription in order to keep the amount of data transferred under control. Unfortunately this also prohibits internet broadcasters from really being able to grow and prosper.
We are a Secure Grid Network . We are not a P2P Network. We control each and every stream in the network at all times and never allow the broadcast to be downloaded and re-transmitted using our software or system. This is a major differentiating factor between a P2P Network and Jetcast as we believe that broadcasters and content owners want full reporting and accountability at all times.
P2P networks allow users to download the video/audio and then allow users of the service free access to audio/video files stored on any users hard drive without tracking or proper licensing and reporting to the RIAA or MPAA, these services have had very bad publicity and have typically not adhered to DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).
Jetcast is an “Optimized Streaming Media Network” for “Live” or “Join in Progress” programs. Jetcast creates a massive grid of its customers and allows broadcasters the ability to harness the extra bandwidth users have and are already paying for as part of their existing broadband connections. By using Jetcast, broadcasters get all the benefits of getting content to the edge and avoiding bottle necks that sometimes occur with CDN’s during peak times or for very popular broadcasts. Each viewer of a Jetcast Channel receives the broadcast and is constantly authenticated by the Jetcast servers. The Jetcast servers know when the user has enough data to provide an optimized feed and redirects any extra bandwidth to the next closest users, which build the massive grid. Because every user is constantly being authenticated and because each user must have a numbered player, Jetcast can track and report every viewer to every content owner and broadcaster.
To Broadcast a channel, the broadcaster must seed the massive grid with anywhere between 1 and many feeds. The Jetcast broker servers will throttle the number of feed streams based on the user demand and the QoS Quality of Service a broadcaster desires. Currently in the USA, broadcasts using Jetcast are best at around 256kbps because most USA broadband consumers have asynchronous broadband connections, meaning they have a better down speed then they have up speed. A typical broadband connection in the USA is 1500kpbs down speed and 256kbps up speed. Because the Jetcast Optimized Grid takes advantage of both the down speed and the up speed of the users broadband connection, Jetcast today is limited to the lowest common denominator. In this case, the up speed is it. The up speed demand by consumers is changing rapidly and as soon as it is commercially viable, Jetcast will be well positioned to increase the speeds.
http://www.Jetcast.com
contact@jetcast.com
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
About the jet:// Protocol
MeTV Network, Inc. is the owner of Jetcast and the jet:// protocol. The jet:// network is an optimized network for media services, a better Internet.
Jetcast’s goal is to offer a one stop site, where viewers, listeners or broadcasters can easily find what they want. Jetcast supports legal content without copyright infringements and adheres to the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).
If you have content, we want to make it easy for you to market your assets or share your interests. We offer you many ways to broadcast your content for free or by subscription, without many of the traditional costs. We do not like hurdles and believe anyone should be able to broadcast, whether it is a live commercial broadcast to a scalable audience or a hobbyist broadcast.
If you want to:
* webcam for family members to see to a soccer game,
* publish your commercial webcam,
* broadcast your radio station with live audio and/or video,
* broadcast your internet video channel,
* broadcast your television channel,
* broadcast a subscription channel,
* post your audio channel or video channel for our audience to enjoy, or
* post your favorite public channels to the website and your My Guide,
we want you to do so with ease.
We are in the business of providing broadcasting services within a secure environment and with accountability. If you desire to have a higher level of service including customized player, Jetcast providing all the solutions for you to have a subscription channel, or other advanced services, please go to Help, choose Contact, and choose "Biz Dev - Want To Partner With Us?" to send us an e-mail.
Please refer to the Terms of Service documentation that is available to you prior to becoming a Member and/or Broadcaster. The terms will define your rights and the use of all content and Services that are provided through this Website.
Share the love,
jet://yourchannelhere
for more information visit www.Jetcast.com
Jetcast’s goal is to offer a one stop site, where viewers, listeners or broadcasters can easily find what they want. Jetcast supports legal content without copyright infringements and adheres to the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act).
If you have content, we want to make it easy for you to market your assets or share your interests. We offer you many ways to broadcast your content for free or by subscription, without many of the traditional costs. We do not like hurdles and believe anyone should be able to broadcast, whether it is a live commercial broadcast to a scalable audience or a hobbyist broadcast.
If you want to:
* webcam for family members to see to a soccer game,
* publish your commercial webcam,
* broadcast your radio station with live audio and/or video,
* broadcast your internet video channel,
* broadcast your television channel,
* broadcast a subscription channel,
* post your audio channel or video channel for our audience to enjoy, or
* post your favorite public channels to the website and your My Guide,
we want you to do so with ease.
We are in the business of providing broadcasting services within a secure environment and with accountability. If you desire to have a higher level of service including customized player, Jetcast providing all the solutions for you to have a subscription channel, or other advanced services, please go to Help, choose Contact, and choose "Biz Dev - Want To Partner With Us?" to send us an e-mail.
Please refer to the Terms of Service documentation that is available to you prior to becoming a Member and/or Broadcaster. The terms will define your rights and the use of all content and Services that are provided through this Website.
Share the love,
jet://yourchannelhere
for more information visit www.Jetcast.com
How do I Broadcast using Jetcast Secure Grid Server Software?
Our Broadcast service applies to anyone who wants to broadcast to an infinite audience size without the variable bandwidth expenses. Our solutions broadcast 4 to 5 upstreams of your channel or loop files into our network and Jetcast takes care of the rest. Typically, you will not have to invest in anymore bandwidth for the service. To get the Jetcast service, please Sign Up free, go to Add A Broadcast in the Members section, enter in the information required, follow the instructions to create your channel using the Jetcast Server and adding a channel, and start broadcasting. We provide security for your channel and all the manuals and help text that you will need. Please see the Server Manual and How To Broadcast above for detailed directions www.Jetcast.com
What kind of computer should I have to use the Jetcast Player?
A Pentium 3 running at 1 GHz or faster will keep up with the processing requirements of today's video streams. To ensure best performance, get lots of RAM -- at least 128 MB, more if you can afford it. Of course, the faster the computer the better. We also suggest a stand alone computer if you have on for your broadcasting computer, however you can use any pc you have, as long as you always leave the Jetcast server application running the broadcast and the pc on. www.Jetcast.com
The video will not start on a Jetcast channel. What is wrong?
Assuming you have already downloaded and installed the Jetcast Player, this problem can happen for four (4) reasons. The route to your connection through your ISP is having problems, your Internet Explorer is having problems, you may need the latest version of the Jetcast Player, or your Internet Explorer security is set to a high level.
To get the most recent version of the Jetcast Player, you can normally find it on the home page of Jetcast or on our download page in the Help section. Download, save to desktop, install or install using the desktop icon you created and start playing.
To set your Internet Explorer security to an acceptable level, please:
1. Choose Tools from the top menu bar of Internet Explorer
2. Choose Internet Options
3. Select the Security tab
4. Click on the Internet globe icon
5. Click on the Custom Level Button below
6. Enable all the ActiveX options (There are normally seven (7) of them)
7. Click on the Okay to accept the changes
8. Remaining in the Security tab, click on the green Trusted Sites icon
9. Click on the Site button
10. Enter in http:///www.jetcast.com
11. Click Okay to accept the change
12. Click Okay to totally get out of the Internet Options window
To get the most recent version of the Jetcast Player, you can normally find it on the home page of Jetcast or on our download page in the Help section. Download, save to desktop, install or install using the desktop icon you created and start playing.
To set your Internet Explorer security to an acceptable level, please:
1. Choose Tools from the top menu bar of Internet Explorer
2. Choose Internet Options
3. Select the Security tab
4. Click on the Internet globe icon
5. Click on the Custom Level Button below
6. Enable all the ActiveX options (There are normally seven (7) of them)
7. Click on the Okay to accept the changes
8. Remaining in the Security tab, click on the green Trusted Sites icon
9. Click on the Site button
10. Enter in http:///www.jetcast.com
11. Click Okay to accept the change
12. Click Okay to totally get out of the Internet Options window
What software do I need besides the Jetcast Player?
All that is needed are programs called Windows Internet Explorer and the media players required by the individual broadcasters (they are free). If your PC does not have the required media player, the Jetcast player may detect and point you in the right direction to download the free software. www.Jetcast.com
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