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Live Blogging Platform

Deliver dynamic, in-the-moment & exclusive content experiences

Giving you the tools to publish engaging and real-time event updates with a quick-to-deploy Live Blog that is easy to implement, manage and customise, reducing the resource required to maintain a live blog on owned channels.
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Live Blog - Sponsorable feed

A single, sponsorable feed

The Live Sport Blog utilises highly engaging content types and Digital Activations within a single, sponsorable feed. Key features include automated repeatable content allowing for consistent ad distribution, an events marker, “on-air”/live indicator, live viewer count, custom styling and post scheduling.

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Key features

Quick deployment via embed code

Quick Deployment

Built to be flexible, efficient and low resource, the Live Blog can be instantly published via web sockets or embedded anywhere using a two-line HTML code.
Styling

Styling

Compared to other live blog systems with tiered pricing for additional, isolated functionality, the Live Blog offers all styling options as standard; fonts, colour changes and pre-set brand themes are all included.
Brandable

Brandable

Using pre-set themes or styling options within set-up, Live Blogs are customisable to internal or partner branding with the option to apply targeted, sponsor led content organically throughout the blog.
Linked IDs

Linked IDs

Unique to the Cortex Live Blog, linkedIDs ensure that blogs are directly linked to specific games and matches from any integrated sports data feeds, seamlessly pulling through to match dedicated pages and official match centres.

Complementary products

Cortex CMS block builder
Content Management System
to introduce personalised content
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Cortex Digital Asset Manager
Digital Asset Manager
for instant media sourcing
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Digital Activations
Digital Activations
to create interactive moments alongside live commentary
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Single Sign-On
Single Sign-On
to create an element of exclusivity and drive data capture
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Live Blog FAQs

  • A live blog is a digital publishing tool that allows content creators to provide real-time updates and commentary on ongoing events. It is commonly used for covering sports events, conferences, breaking news, and other dynamic situations. Live blogs are designed to keep readers informed with the latest developments, integrating text updates, images, videos, and social media content in a chronological feed.

  • Live blogging software streamlines the process of updating and managing a live blog by providing tools that allow for quick posting, editing, and organising of content as events unfold. This type of software often includes features like automated publishing, real-time analytics, audience interaction capabilities, and mobile compatibility, enabling you to engage effectively with your audience and enhance the reach and impact of your coverage.

  • Creating a live blog presents several challenges, including the need for rapid content creation and updates, managing high volumes of incoming information, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of real-time data, and engaging an audience continuously over extended periods. Additionally, technical challenges such as maintaining website stability under potentially high traffic and integrating various media types and sources can also arise, requiring robust software solutions and effective content management strategies.

  • Live blogging software enhances audience engagement by providing features that facilitate real-time interaction between the content creators and their audience. This can include polls, and social media integration, allowing readers to engage with events as they happen. The immediacy and interactive nature of live blogging not only keep the audience informed but also involved, making them more likely to stay engaged and return to the platform for future events.