Facebook Live exhibit at NAB draws interest from churches
By Jim Bask
There is a new way to spread the word of God — Facebook Live.
Church members seeking a professional way to stream their sermons were among the early visitors to the first-ever Facebook Live pavilion on Monday at the National Association of Broadcasters show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, according to exhibitors.
Religious organizations are one of the top customers for Livestream, which offers polished solutions for live broadcasts on social networks. Livestream is one of 13 Facebook-recommended vendors taking part in the pavilion.
“Churches are trying to get their word out and, just like brands, they are now starting to do that via live video,’’ said Jeremiah Linder, a Livestream marketing director who showed off his company’s streaming products to three members of a church on Monday.
Kelan O’Connor, a support technician for LiveU, another Facebook Live solutions provider at the pavilion, also fielded questions from a church representative looking to broadcast sermons.
“Even funerals are being streamed now because elderly people can’t make it,’’ O’Connor said. ‘’People are coming up with events to stream that I never even thought of.’’
The world’s largest social media company has come under fire as some people use its live-streaming app to broadcast anger and crimes. Facebook should do more to remove such content, critics claim. Facebook could not be reached for comment…[continue reading ]