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# LinkedIn, ABC News Making Video Spicier This Week
- URL: https://tvrev2beta2.ghost.io/3327-2/
- Published: 2017-07-21T16:35:16.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-03T23:45:04.000Z
- Author: John Cassillo
- Tags: LinkedIN, White House, ABC News, Live TV, #sqs, #Import 2026-09-03 18:51

**LinkedIN enabled native mobile video**. 

[Business Insider is calling it a possible revelation.](http://www.businessinsider.com/linkedin-video-sharing-could-be-a-revelation-2017-7?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) Only its audio-off, auto-play which kind of sucks for everyone. Aside from worries about the quality, [we think it’s only a matter of time before LinkedIN starts to offer live video](http://www.tvrev.com/s/will-linkedin-video-create-blow-hard-network/img?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io), at which time the inevitable seminar-palooza throws a wrench in the best social platform for business there is.Brands just got a new opening to **reach consumers with live VR**. 

Facebook Spaces [will bring streams to users](http://mashable.com/2017/07/12/facebook-space-live-streaming/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io#PdaNk9U0uiq1) without any sort of headsets involved. Here, live just gave VR a huge growth opportunity. Let’s see who takes the bait. Also we’re not sleeping on NYT’s coverage on how [Facebook is placing some juice behind private groups](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/16/business/behind-the-velvet-ropes-of-facebooks-private-groups.html?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io).Not to be outdone by Facebook, Apple and Samsung are also **making live video an easier proposition** for anyone with a mobile device. 

The new [iOS Beta 3 reveals new live-streaming options](https://thenextweb.com/apple/2017/07/11/apple-might-allow-livestream-screen-ios-11/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io#.tnw%5FLJ154K1t), even from the home screen. Meanwhile, Samsung’s S8 opens the door to [stream directly to Twitch, YouTube or Facebook](https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/14/15971478/samsung-game-live-app-streaming-galaxy-s8-twitch-facebook-youtube?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io).Brands know when they have a captive live audience, as evidenced by what’s been going on with CBS’s Big Brother. Viewers are [delivering emotional responses and avid attention scores](http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/programming/big-emotions-viewer-engagement-big-brother-how-cbs-hit-delivers-brands/167142?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) for the long-running reality show -- and most of all, they’re doing so live (nearly 84% of viewers watched it in real-time)

**THIS COULD BE ONE SPICY AFTERSHOW**

Everything gets an aftershow today, and that list now includes the White House press briefings. [ABC News will host a digital program](http://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/abc-news-launches-a-post-press-briefing-digital-show/335199?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) following future briefings to break down every spicy covfefe, Russian rumbling and alternative fact spilled out during the sessions.If an escape is what you want and last week’s #bearcam wasn’t enough, perhaps [take a live video trip to the Great Barrier Reef](https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/15/facebook-live-emmy-nominations/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io). 

Travel personality Mitch Oates and Twitter brought you to the natural wonder last Thursday, taking questions while taking a (literal) live dive into the famous waters. It’s hot out there, so maybe go for a swim next time!Slate’s not your typical VR shop, but they’ll be hosting a [live weekly talkshow on Facebook ](http://variety.com/2017/digital/news/slate-conundrums-facebook-live-vr-1202493894/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)using virtual reality. Coupled with the Spaces announcement above, that’s a lot of buzz around live VR right now.Speaking of interesting uses of Facebook Live, CANAL+ recently **hosted the first live animated video**, where [“Tony” answered user questions in real-time](http://mashable.com/2017/07/12/twitter-periscope-great-barrier-reef/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io#kjmKPcFytkqD). Facebook Live also [received its first Emmy nod](https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/15/facebook-live-emmy-nominations/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) last week, for the ACLU Telethon.