LAUNCHED YOU NOW TO BECOME LIVE-STREAM JUGGERNAUT

GOAL

  • Increase awareness of new platform – and genre – geared to teens and 20-somethings
  • Build engaged creator community 
  • Set the company up for success

OUR APPROACH

  • Launched Category: Deployed aggressive media relations campaign that tapped into worldwide fascination with live streaming and unique monetization model 
  • Arranged Exclusives: Arranged series of high-impact exclusives with top tier reporters and individual YouNow personalities in outlets 
  • Surfaced Unique Stories:  Found unusual streaming personalities willing to be front and center
  • Thought Leadership:  Elevated founder Adi Seidman as innovator and industry leader

IMPACT & OUTCOMES

  • Media Impact: Secured hundreds of stories in all categories focusing on YouNow as a powerful platform in the millennial space. Highlights included Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, USA Today, People, Variety, Adweek, Huffington Post, Verge, Business Insider, etc
  • Accolades:  Secured industry recognition including Business Insider Top 100 List
  • High Visibility:  Arranged keynotes and panel participation for YouNow executives