webcast

A webcast is a live or recorded broadcast delivered over the internet. In many cases it is video, but it can also focus on audio, slides, or a speaker presenting to an online audience. Over time, it has become a common way to share information, host events, and connect with people in different places. While people sometimes use it in the same way as "webinar" or "stream," a webcast often suggests a more organized presentation or public event, such as a keynote speech, product launch, investor call, lecture, or virtual conference.

One of the main strengths of a webcast is how easy it is to reach people. Unlike traditional broadcasts that may be limited by location or schedule, a webcast can usually be watched from anywhere with an internet connection, and many are available later as recordings. That makes it useful for businesses trying to reach a wider audience, teachers offering lessons online, and organizations that want to share news or training with many people at once.

Modern webcasts often include features such as live chat, question-and-answer sessions, polls, and shared presentation screens. During the pandemic, they became an important way to keep work, learning, and public events going when in-person gatherings were not possible.

So whether it is a company announcement, an educational talk, a church service, or a live concert sent straight to your screen, a webcast is about bringing an event or presentation to people online, wherever they are.