Bonus Episode: What it Was Like to Be a Professional Live Streamer in China with Stream Wars Host Lauren Hallanan

Summary: <p>In this bonus episode of the Stream Wars podcast we turn the tables and MeetMe Talent Manager Anthony Marc interviews the show’s host, Lauren Hallanan, to learn more about her experience as a former professional live streamer in China. </p> <p>They discuss: </p> <ul> <li>How Lauren became a live streamer</li> <li>Why her career in marketing, PR and entertainment came in handy as a livestreamer</li> <li>Which Chinese platforms she streamed on (MOMO, Huajiao, Yizhibo, and Meipai)</li> <li>How China’s live streaming environment is different than the US </li> <li>The prevalence of live streaming talent agencies in China </li> <li>The importance of getting to know your followers on a deeper level </li> <li>The value of learning from other cultures</li> <li>If she could go back what would she do differently </li> <li>How to be consistently ‘on’ and why it is so important </li> <li>Why most live streamers in China have fan groups </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Learn more about Lauren’s experience: </p> <p><a href="https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2140079/confessions-china-live-streamer">Confessions of a China Live Streamer</a></p> <p><a href="http://chinalivestream.com/">Lauren’s China Live Streaming Blog</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Understanding China’s live streaming Industry: </p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/themeetgroup/top-5-chinese-live-streaming-platforms-you-need-to-know-in-2018-d963352124c7">Top 5 Chinese Live Streaming Platforms You Need to Know in 2018</a></p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/themeetgroup/short-video-gaming-and-e-commerce-live-streaming-platforms-in-china-b8855a0541d4">Short Video, Gaming, and E-commerce Live Streaming Platforms in China</a> </p> <p><br></p> <p>To learn more about live streaming, visit www.themeetgroup.com/blog </p>