Field notes

Notes from live nights and the mornings after

Short articles on reading concurrent curves, preparing logs, and comparing engagement across a series — written for producers and streaming product teams.

Audience watching a live performance under warm lights

11 May 2026 · Aisha Rahman

Reading drop-off windows during live streams

Concurrent viewers rarely fall in a straight line. Here is how to read the dips against your programme segments.

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Crowded dance floor at a live music event

2 April 2026 · Marcus Tan

Chat velocity versus reaction spikes

Fast chat and sudden reaction bursts measure different kinds of presence. Mixing them up muddies the engagement story.

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Concert stage with dramatic lighting before a show

17 February 2026 · Aisha Rahman

Preparing logs before a premiere night

The cleanest engagement readings begin before the stream opens. A short prep list keeps the night usable for later review.

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Audience with raised hands at an indoor live event

8 January 2026 · Farid Ismail

Comparing engagement across a weekly series

Episode-to-episode comparison reveals drift that a single-night audit will miss. Here is a practical way to keep the comparisons honest.

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