How Much Does it Cost to Stream an Event in Madison

Live streaming an event is something that many Madison business owners have considered, especially because COVID-19 has brought several changes to the way that companies operate and host events. Widespread closures plus restrictions mean a new way of doing things is needed, so many companies are now using live stream services for their events. Several are asking “How much does it cost to stream an event in Madison?”

At Beverly Boy Productions, we usually talk about Madison live streaming costs with potential clients. We want you to know what to expect, so our initial answer will be about $1,000 and $5,000 for most events but there are several things to consider that could lead to higher costs.

Madison Event Streaming Costs

Streaming your event can have a higher cost due to things like event size, duration, and the crew you need to work with. So, when asking, “How much does it cost to stream an event in Madison?,” the list below refers to initial daily or hourly crew rates:

• Director – up to $257 per hour
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• Camera Operator – up to $407 per hour
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• Equipment – up to $107s per hour
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• Narrator – up to $407 per hour
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• Switcher – up to $207 per hour
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• Streaming platform – $57 to $1,007 (depends on the platform and usage)
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• B-Roll – usually a percentage of the total cost between 17 and 57%
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• Miscellaneous Fees – very little or could be 1,007s

Your venue, equipment rental, and stuff like a CDN are not included in these rates. 

Event Streaming Cost Considerations

When a Mad City business owner asks, ‘How much does it cost to stream an event in Madison?” these considerations can help you determine the final budget:

• Event duration plays a big part in how much you’ll spend, as the longer it is, the more crew you’ll need.
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• Viewing audience size also impacts budget because a larger audience is going to require higher bandwidth.
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• The overall size of the event will impact final cost. A single presentation event means fewer crew members than a large, multiple presentation event.

Madison virtual event cost 

When talking about your Madison virtual event cost we’ll discuss your ideas so we can come up with the total budget of the live stream. For most single day events, the average cost is between $1,000 and $5,000.

But, there are so many other variables to consider that result in higher costs, such as multiple crews or a multiple day event, broadcast engineers needed for advanced technology, and more. 

So, when you ask, “how much does it cost to stream an event in Madison?” A blanket answer is between $1,000 and $5,000 but we’ll discuss your specific event needs to define the final cost for your individual needs. Call us today at 888-462-7808!