Stream Key: Twitch Streaming Tips

Thinking of running your own charity stream? Check out our interview with PJ and Scott of Operation Supply Drop to learn the best practices for making your event a success!

PJ and Scott also host their own podcast, Slightly Original, and have a lot of experience when it comes to charity streams (the've done "more than they can count.") Find links to all of their social media and streams at https://slightlyoriginal.com.

Big thanks to the viewers that asked questions in chat this week! Those are:
- StilterFish - https://twitch.tv/stilterfish
- Regicelle - https://twitch.tv/regicelle
- Spartandave7 - https://twitch.tv/spartandave7
- Robofallgames - https://twitch.tv/robofallgames

Lastly, be sure to check out Operation Supply Drop if you're looking for a fantastic charity to support - https://operationsupplydrop.org/
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Connect with SlightlyOriginal
Follow SO on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/slightly_original
Follow SO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/slightoriginal
Visit Slightly Original's Website: https://slightlyoriginal.com

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On Twitch: https://twitch.tv/trugaming
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Visit our website: https://trugaming.com

About The Stream Key Podcast
"Stream Key" is a bi-weekly TRUgaming podcast that premieres on Mondays with exclusive interviews featuring successful streamers on Twitch, Mixer, YouTube, and other game streaming platforms. Join host Ben "GreenChord" Green for insights and tips and how to grow your own channel, and hear amazing stories and lessons along the way.

In episode 6 of The Stream Key Podcast,
I (GreenChord) chat with Sponsored Streamer Pimz about what it means to find an "Identity" as a streamer on Twitch. With over 2 million monthly streamers on Twitch, how do we stand out from the crowd? Get some practical tips for creating a unique identity on Twitch, Mixer, and YouTube that viewers will come to love.

Got a question about streaming? Send me an email at [email protected] and I'll give you custom feedback on our show!
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Connect with Pimz
Follow Pimz on Twitch: https://twitch.tv/pimz
Follow Pimz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pimzdigital

Connect with TRUgaming
On Twitch: https://twitch.tv/trugaming
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TRUgamingLLC
On Discord: discord.gg/trugaming
Visit our website: https://trugaming.com

About The Stream Key Podcast
"Stream Key" is a bi-weekly TRUgaming podcast that premieres on Mondays with exclusive interviews featuring successful streamers on Twitch, Mixer, YouTube, and other game streaming platforms. Join host Ben "GreenChord" Green for insights and tips and how to grow your own channel, and hear amazing stories and lessons along the way.

In episode 5 of The Stream Key Podcast, I chat with NEW Sponsored Streamer SadomiWertyo about his 7+ years of streaming experience on Twitch. Find out how taking ideas from other casters can be a powerful method for improving your own channel. Sadomi also shares his tips for bouncing back from breaks, and his personal inspiration to start streaming.

In this episode of The Stream Key Podcast, I chat with Sponsored Streamer ShadyPyro about his time on Twitch, and his expertise in the world of audio. Learn some great tips on microphones, filters, software, and more that can help you take your stream audio to the next level!

In this episode of The Stream Key Podcast, I chat with Sponsored Streamer DNLinkman about his success on Twitch.tv and his experiences with "Network Streaming." Hear his tips on the advantages and pitfalls of streaming as part of a network on Twitch.

In episode 2 of the Stream Key Podcast, we talk with Jens Erik Vaaler (Community Manager of Funcom) and Whiteshadow001 (TRU Sponsored Streamer) about the Do's and Don'ts of what to do when looking to work with developers as a streamer.

New episodes every few weeks!
Looking to level-up your stream game? Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/trugaming

Plus, check out streaming resources on our website - https://trugaming.com
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This week’s topic is about the Do’s and Don’ts of Working with Developers as a Streamer.

DO: Be Ambitious
One of the biggest tips I think broadcasters should know, is that you don’t have to be scared about contacting developers to ask about partnership opportunities. The worst that can happen is they say no! If you’re smart about your pitch, and have reasonable expectations, then feel free to reach out to your dream organizations. You never know what could happen!

DON’T: Be Desperate
While you should feel confident enough to reach out to developers, you need to be careful how you word your pitch. You don’t want to come off as someone who is desperate for the opportunity. Make a convincing case for yourself, but keep it concise. The worst thing you can do is make it seem like you don’t deserve the opportunity, because if you believe that, so will the developer.

DO: Your Research
When making your pitch, make sure you show the developer that you know their game or product. It’s extremely easy to tell the difference between someone who is really passionate about your product, versus someone who is just looking for freebies. Why are you the best candidate to represent this company?

DO: Make it Easy
Another important point to remember when looking to work with developers and other organizations, is to make it easy for them to see what you’re about. Be sure to include links to all the social sites you want to be considered, and also be sure that the email you are sending from is attached to those sites. The less work that the developer has to do to find out what you do, the better.

DON’T: Be Selfish
Perhaps the most important part of your pitch is to consider what you can offer the developer. Many streamers get caught up in how a beta key or a free product could help them add status to their streams, but don’t stop to consider what they can give in return to the developers. If you don’t prove to the developer that they can get some sort of return on investment, they won’t want to work with you. It’s as simple as that.

DO: Think Long-Term
Our last tip for broadcasters is to think beyond the near future in developer relationships. So, you just landed your first developer partnership - great! Don’t let it stop there. Continue to develop that relationship over time, and be sure to constantly think about ways in which you can help that developer in the future.

For our very first episode, special guests Alexander Paschall of Epic Games and Sponsored Streamer Velokk_TV join us as we discuss the 5 types of viewers that you'll meet in chat while streaming:
1. The Lurkers
2. The Experts
3. The Self-Promoters
4. The Giveaway-Grabbers
5. The Foundations

We also respond to a number of viewer questions from the live Twitch broadcast of the podcast!

If you've got a streaming-related topic you'd like us to discuss, send us an email at [email protected] or leave a suggestion in the comments!

Twitch Stream Links:
TRUgamingllc - https://twitch.tv/trugamingllc
ILxDOTTORE - https://twitch.tv/ilxdottore
UnrealAlexander - https://twitch.tv/unrealalexander
Velokk_TV - https://twitch.tv/velokk_TV