Hitbox.tv Breaks Industry Status Quo, Expands Revenue Share to All Live Streamers

VIENNA, July 31, 2015 -- Whether there are five people or 5 million viewing a live stream, all broadcasters can earn money on Hitbox, the next generation live streaming platform for gamers. Starting today, all registered broadcasters on Hitbox can participate in revenue sharing through advertisements and viewer subscriptions. While and other live streaming platforms offer revenue sharing only to a very small fraction of their broadcasters who maintain minimum viewership numbers, Hitbox is erasing that requirement.

“There is so much varied and exciting content streaming live on Hitbox every day. For those broadcasters who are growing a smaller audience or choose unique, lesser known titles over the giants, we wanted our platform to be just as rewarding,” said Martin Klimscha, CEO and co- founder of Hitbox. “Up until now, these broadcasters haven’t been eligible to benefit from the content they create, so we’ve decided to reward all of our streamers as we grow, and hope this will enable them to grow along with us. Hitbox was built with gamers in mind, to deliver a live-streaming platform that works for them, with the highest quality streaming and video technology, premium interactivity through integrated chat and engagement tools, and now the ability for everyone to make money.”

As an extension of the existing partner program, all Hitbox broadcasters, no matter the size of their viewing audience, now have access to monetization options and expanded tools to enhance their live streams. These tools include: custom chat-emotes, badges for their subscribers, exclusive subscriber- only giveaways and polls, and more. For broadcasters, these enhancements allow them to strengthen their bond with their viewers and grow their audience. For viewers, this is an opportunity to show their appreciation and support their favorite broadcasters.

Complete details about Hitbox’s new revenue-for-all model can be found at http://blog.hitbox.tv/

Media assets available at http://www.zebrapartners.net/hitbox/

About Hitbox: Hitbox is the favorite online community for millions of gamers around the world. Home to the highest quality videogame live streaming, the most advanced chat and interactive platform, and the most engaged community for streaming and talking about all-things-gaming, from competitive eSports to new indie hits, Hitbox is the web’s virtual gameroom where gamers go to hangout. It is the only streaming service to offer a delay-free experience with resolutions up to 4K 60fps. Hitbox’s state-of-the-art, HTML5-based chat features allow unprecedented sharing and community involvement for broadcasters and viewers alike. Based in Vienna, Austria, Hitbox is available globally at hitbox.tv, as well as for iOS and Android.

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