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{{short description|American live broadcasting service company}}
{{short description|American live broadcasting service company}}
{{Infobox website
{{Infobox website
| name = YouNow
| name = YouNow
| logo = YouNow logo.png
| logo = YouNow logo.png
| screenshot =
| screenshot =
| caption =
| caption =
| url = {{URL|https://www.younow.com/}}
| url = {{URL|https://www.younow.com/}}
| commercial = Yes
| commercial = Yes
| type = Video chat, webcasting
| type = Broadcasting, Podcasting
| registration = Optional
| registration = Optional
| language = 15 languages
| language = 15 languages
| key_people = Adi Sideman, Jon Brodsky
| founder = Adi Sideman
| CEO = Jon Brodsky
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2011|9}}
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2011|9|12}}
}}{{Advert|date=January 2022}}
}}
'''YouNow''' is a broadcasting service where users [[Streaming media|stream]] their own live video content or interact with the video streams of other users in real time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-younow-the-live-casting-app-that-teens-love-115982018424.html|last=Tynan|first=Dan|title=Meet YouNow, the Live-Casting App that Teens Love and Parents Fear|date=April 13, 2015|publisher=Yahoo! Tech|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> The service is available on its website, on [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] apps.


As of August 2015, the service handles 150,000 broadcasts each day.<ref name=techcrunchOctober2015>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2015/10/05/younow-a-live-social-network-raises-15-million-in-fresh-funding/|title=YouNow, A "Live" Social Network, Raises $15 Million in Fresh Funding|date=2015-10-05|publisher=TechCrunch|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref>
'''YouNow''' is an American<ref name=techcrunchOctober2015>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2015/10/05/younow-a-live-social-network-raises-15-million-in-fresh-funding/|title=YouNow, A "Live" Social Network, Raises Million in Fresh Funding|date=2015-10-05|publisher=TechCrunch|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> [[Live streaming|live streaming]] broadcasting service where users [[Streaming media|stream]] their own live video content or interact with the video streams of other users in real time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-younow-the-live-casting-app-that-teens-love-115982018424.html|last=Tynan|first=Dan|title=Meet YouNow, the Live-Casting App that Teens Love and Parents Fear|date=April 13, 2015|publisher=Yahoo! Tech|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> The service is available on its website and on [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]] apps.


The majority of the users of YouNow are under 24 years old.<ref name=businessinsider>{{cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/younow-profile-2015-4|title=Teens are going crazy for YouNow, a livestreaming app with 100 million monthly user sessions|date=2015-04-29|publisher=[[Business Insider]]|author=Maya Kosoff|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref>{{Update inline|date=June 2020|reason=User demographics may have changed.}} Many users perform music, game, engage with their fans or dance,<ref name=recodeOctober2014>{{cite web|url=https://www.recode.net/2014/10/29/11632418/younow-is-the-live-video-amateur-hour-that-nearly-died-now-its|title=YouNow Is the Live Video Amateur Hour That Nearly Died. Now It's Booming. Here's How.|author=Peter Kafka|date=2014-10-29|publisher=recode.net|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> others talk or make jokes. A tag-based topic system enables viewers to browse content of their choice, while trending streams enable users to locate more popular webcasters.
The majority of the users of YouNow are under 24 years old.<ref name="businessinsider">{{cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/younow-profile-2015-4|title=Teens are going crazy for YouNow, a livestreaming app with 100 million monthly user sessions|date=2015-04-29|publisher=[[Business Insider]]|author=Maya Kosoff|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref>{{Update inline|date=June 2020|reason=User demographics may have changed.}} Many users perform music, game, engage with their fans or dance,<ref name="recodeOctober2014">{{cite web|url=https://www.recode.net/2014/10/29/11632418/younow-is-the-live-video-amateur-hour-that-nearly-died-now-its|title=YouNow Is the Live Video Amateur Hour That Nearly Died. Now It's Booming. Here's How.|author=Peter Kafka|date=2014-10-29|publisher=recode.net|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> others talk or make jokes. A tag-based topic system enables viewers to browse content of their choice, while trending streams enable users to locate more popular webcasters.


It competes with apps like [[TikTok]], [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] and even [[Instagram]] Live.
As of August 2015, the service handles 150,000 broadcasts each day.<ref name="techcrunchOctober2015" /> It competes with apps like [[TikTok]], [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] and [[Instagram]] Live.


== History ==
YouNow was founded by Adi Sideman<ref name=businessinsider/> in September 2011,<ref name=allthingsdFebruary2013>{{cite web|url=http://allthingsd.com/20130212/younow-gives-stage-to-internets-wannabe-stars-leaves-judgment-in-your-hands/|title=YouNow Gives Stage to Internet's Wannabe Stars, Leaves Judgment in Your Hands|author=Bonnie Cha|publisher=All Things D|date=2013-02-12|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> but significantly grew in popularity during 2014 and 2015<ref name=hollywoodreporterOctober2013/> following significant changes to the service.<ref name=recodeOctober2014/> A round of funding in 2015 raised $15 million from venture capitalists, bringing the total invested to $30 million.<ref name=techcrunchOctober2015/>
YouNow was founded by Adi Sideman<ref name=businessinsider/> on September 12, 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/09/12/younow/|date=2011-09-12|title=Take YouTube, Add The Gong Show, Get YouNow|publisher=TechCrunch|access-date=2022-11-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/media/younow-disrupt-launch/|title=Cheer and jeer broadcasters (until you boot them off) with YouNow|publisher=VentureBeat|date=2011-09-12|access-date=2022-11-18}}</ref> but significantly grew in popularity during 2014 and 2015<ref name=hollywoodreporterOctober2013/> following significant changes to the service.<ref name=recodeOctober2014/> A round of funding in 2015 raised $15 million from venture capitalists.<ref name=techcrunchOctober2015/>


YouNow bought live streaming company BlogTV.com in 2013,<ref name=allthingsdMarch2013>{{cite web|url=http://allthingsd.com/20130314/younow-web-videos-live-amateur-hour-bulks-up-by-buying-blog-tv/|title=YouNow, Web Video's Live Amateur Hour, Bulks Up by Buying Blog TV|author=Peter Kafka|date=2013-03-14|publisher=All Things D|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> user accounts being merged into YouNow.
YouNow bought live streaming company BlogTV.com in 2013,<ref name=allthingsdMarch2013>{{cite web|url=http://allthingsd.com/20130314/younow-web-videos-live-amateur-hour-bulks-up-by-buying-blog-tv/|title=YouNow, Web Video's Live Amateur Hour, Bulks Up by Buying Blog TV|author=Peter Kafka|date=2013-03-14|publisher=All Things D|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> with user accounts being merged into YouNow.


[[MTV]] partnered with YouNow for the [[2014 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref name=businessinsider/> ''[[HuffPost|The Huffington Post]]'' has started streaming a live show on YouNow weekly since August 2015.<ref name=wsjAugust2015>{{cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/cmo/2015/08/18/huffington-post-teams-up-with-live-streaming-service-younow-on-weekly-show/|title=Huffington Post Teams Up With Live Streaming Service YouNow on Weekly Show|date=2015-08-18|author=Mike Shields|publisher=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref>
[[MTV]] partnered with YouNow for the [[2014 MTV Video Music Awards]].<ref name=businessinsider/> ''[[HuffPost|The Huffington Post]]'' has started streaming a live show on YouNow weekly since August 2015.<ref name=wsjAugust2015>{{cite news|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/cmo/2015/08/18/huffington-post-teams-up-with-live-streaming-service-younow-on-weekly-show/|title=Huffington Post Teams Up With Live Streaming Service YouNow on Weekly Show|date=2015-08-18|author=Mike Shields|publisher=[[The Wall Street Journal]]|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref>
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''[[America's Got Talent]]'' partnered with YouNow to hold auditions for [[America's Got Talent (season 11)|Season 11]] with the final auditions on YouNow held live in YouNow HQ on Times Square, on March 1, 2016.
''[[America's Got Talent]]'' partnered with YouNow to hold auditions for [[America's Got Talent (season 11)|Season 11]] with the final auditions on YouNow held live in YouNow HQ on Times Square, on March 1, 2016.


In 2017 YouNow began losing user broadcasters, including many partnered users and their fans, to other social media apps including Live.me and [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]].
In 2017, YouNow began losing user broadcasters, including many partnered users and their fans, to other social media apps including [[Liveme|Live.me]] and [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]]. Many of the young social media influencers that made the app popular, began leaving and YouNow's audience began shrinking and trending much older.


In 2019, in an attempt to bring user broadcasters and fans back, YouNow developed and implemented similar features that Live.me and Twitch already had on their social media platforms. These similar features included high definition resolution broadcasting, the ability to assign chat moderators and the ability to have multiple guest broadcasters (up to 3) at the same time with the broadcaster. Gold bars replaced likes as the in-app currency on the lower priced YouNow gifts at time of this redesign. YouNow has also introduced a new platform rewards system in the form of Props.<ref>{{cite web|title=Props Rewards|url=https://younow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360029541712-Props-Rewards|website=YouNow Support}}</ref>
In 2019, in an attempt to bring user broadcasters and fans back, YouNow developed and implemented similar features that Live.me and Twitch already had on their social media platforms. These similar features included high definition resolution broadcasting, the ability to assign chat moderators and the ability to have multiple guest broadcasters (up to 3) at the same time with the broadcaster. Gold bars replaced likes as the in-app currency on the lower priced YouNow gifts at time of this redesign. YouNow also introduced a new platform rewards system in the form of Props.<ref>{{cite web|title=Props Rewards|url=https://younow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360029541712-Props-Rewards|website=YouNow Support|access-date=2020-08-27|archive-date=2020-10-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201025013222/https://younow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360029541712-Props-Rewards|url-status=dead}}</ref>


On the 11th January 2021, YouNow changed over from the Prop system, introducing Diamonds a new way for non-partner users to earn.
In August 2021, YouNow was bought by [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbrodsky/ Jon Brodsky] who has helped YouNow grow as a platform. Taking on new broadcasters every month YouNow continues to grow, and is slowly but surely making a comeback along with obtaining new features along the way. YouNows future is a bright one and we cannot wait to see it grow and blossom as a whole.


==Safety features and moderation==
==Safety features and moderation==


In order to improve online safety within the community, YouNow uses a combination of automated systems and manual monitoring. YouNow continuously monitors broadcasts and takes necessary action on any individual who violates the policies laid out in their [https://www.younow.com/policy/en/rules Community Standards & Site Rules] and [https://www.younow.com/policy/en/terms Terms of Service.]
In order to improve online safety within the community, YouNow uses a combination of automated systems and manual monitoring. YouNow continuously monitors broadcasts for violations to the community standards and site rules or the terms of service.


To ensure that every user feels safe on the platform, YouNow offers a variety of safety features, including the ability to block other users, silence users within the chat feature, and flag inappropriate conduct to alert YouNow's 24/7 live moderation team. This team investigates and handles all reports of violating conduct and takes immediate action against users who violate YouNow rules.
YouNow offers a variety of safety features, including the ability to block other users, silence users within the chat feature, and flag inappropriate conduct to alert YouNow's moderation team. YouNow can suspend or remove an account for conduct that is determined to be inappropriate or harmful.


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YouNow has stricter rules for those under 18 and adults interacting with minors on the platform and reports all incidents related to child victimization to the [[NCMEC]].
To protect the integrity of the community, YouNow can suspend or remove any account at any time for conduct that is determined to be inappropriate or harmful.

⚫
YouNow has stricter rules for those under 18 and adults interacting with minors on the platform and proactively reports all incidents related to child victimization to [https://www.missingkids.org/HOME NCMEC].

Mods are available 24/7 in all markets.


==Features==
==Features==
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YouNow has a partner program that allows popular broadcasters to earn money.<ref name=hollywoodreporterOctober2013>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fullscreens-gregory-strompolos-joins-younow-831680|title=Live-Streaming Startup YouNow Taps Fullscreen Veteran (Exclusive)|date=2015-10-13|author=Natalie Jarvey|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> Virtual goods bought by viewers are used to acclaim videos; the resulting revenue is split between YouNow and the video creator,<ref name=recodeOctober2014/> with about 60% going to the latter.<ref name=ibtJanuary2016>{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.com/shorty-awards-2016-nominees-brings-periscope-younow-stars-legitimacy-media-industry-2271283|title=Shorty Awards 2016 Nominees Brings Periscope, YouNow Stars Legitimacy In Media Industry|author=Kerry Flynn|work=International Business Times|date=2016-01-19|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref>
YouNow has a partner program that allows popular broadcasters to earn money.<ref name=hollywoodreporterOctober2013>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/fullscreens-gregory-strompolos-joins-younow-831680|title=Live-Streaming Startup YouNow Taps Fullscreen Veteran (Exclusive)|date=2015-10-13|author=Natalie Jarvey|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref> Virtual goods bought by viewers are used to acclaim videos; the resulting revenue is split between YouNow and the video creator,<ref name=recodeOctober2014/> with about 60% going to the latter.<ref name=ibtJanuary2016>{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.com/shorty-awards-2016-nominees-brings-periscope-younow-stars-legitimacy-media-industry-2271283|title=Shorty Awards 2016 Nominees Brings Periscope, YouNow Stars Legitimacy In Media Industry|author=Kerry Flynn|work=International Business Times|date=2016-01-19|access-date=2016-01-27}}</ref>


Partnership is offered to accounts in good standing at YouNow's discretion. As of May 2019, partnership requirements are as follows:
Partnership is offered to accounts in good standing at YouNow's discretion.
* '''Partner''': 1,500 fans and an average of 15 concurrent viewers<ref>{{cite web|title=How do I become a YouNow partner?|url=https://younow.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028240311-How-do-I-become-a-YouNow-partner-|website=YouNow Support}}</ref>
* '''Subscriptions:''' Upon becoming Partner on YouNow you will instantly be subscribable, and have access to having 6 customizable stickers. With the option of a further 3 along with line depending on amounts of subscribers. [https://support.younow.com/hc/en-us/articles/4409816575245-Subscriptions]


==References==
==References==
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{{Internet streaming services}}
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[[Category:Android (operating system) software]]
[[Category:Android (operating system) software]]
[[Category:Entertainment companies established in 2011]]
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YouNow
Type of site
Broadcasting, Podcasting
Available in15 languages
Founder(s)Adi Sideman
CEOJon Brodsky
URLwww.younow.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
LaunchedSeptember 12, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-09-12)

YouNow is an American[1] live streaming broadcasting service where users stream their own live video content or interact with the video streams of other users in real time.[2] The service is available on its website and on Android and iOS apps.

The majority of the users of YouNow are under 24 years old.[3][needs update] Many users perform music, game, engage with their fans or dance,[4] others talk or make jokes. A tag-based topic system enables viewers to browse content of their choice, while trending streams enable users to locate more popular webcasters.

As of August 2015, the service handles 150,000 broadcasts each day.[1] It competes with apps like TikTok, Twitch and Instagram Live.

History

[edit]

YouNow was founded by Adi Sideman[3] on September 12, 2011[5][6] but significantly grew in popularity during 2014 and 2015[7] following significant changes to the service.[4] A round of funding in 2015 raised $15 million from venture capitalists.[1]

YouNow bought live streaming company BlogTV.com in 2013,[8] with user accounts being merged into YouNow.

MTV partnered with YouNow for the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.[3] The Huffington Post has started streaming a live show on YouNow weekly since August 2015.[9]

The Shorty Awards featured a "YouNower of the Year" category in 2016 and 2017.[10]

America's Got Talent partnered with YouNow to hold auditions for Season 11 with the final auditions on YouNow held live in YouNow HQ on Times Square, on March 1, 2016.

In 2017, YouNow began losing user broadcasters, including many partnered users and their fans, to other social media apps including Live.me and Twitch. Many of the young social media influencers that made the app popular, began leaving and YouNow's audience began shrinking and trending much older.

In 2019, in an attempt to bring user broadcasters and fans back, YouNow developed and implemented similar features that Live.me and Twitch already had on their social media platforms. These similar features included high definition resolution broadcasting, the ability to assign chat moderators and the ability to have multiple guest broadcasters (up to 3) at the same time with the broadcaster. Gold bars replaced likes as the in-app currency on the lower priced YouNow gifts at time of this redesign. YouNow also introduced a new platform rewards system in the form of Props.[11]

On the 11th January 2021, YouNow changed over from the Prop system, introducing Diamonds a new way for non-partner users to earn.

Safety features and moderation

[edit]

In order to improve online safety within the community, YouNow uses a combination of automated systems and manual monitoring. YouNow continuously monitors broadcasts for violations to the community standards and site rules or the terms of service.

YouNow offers a variety of safety features, including the ability to block other users, silence users within the chat feature, and flag inappropriate conduct to alert YouNow's moderation team. YouNow can suspend or remove an account for conduct that is determined to be inappropriate or harmful.

YouNow has stricter rules for those under 18 and adults interacting with minors on the platform and reports all incidents related to child victimization to the NCMEC.

Features

[edit]

Partnership

[edit]

YouNow has a partner program that allows popular broadcasters to earn money.[7] Virtual goods bought by viewers are used to acclaim videos; the resulting revenue is split between YouNow and the video creator,[4] with about 60% going to the latter.[10]

Partnership is offered to accounts in good standing at YouNow's discretion.

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c "YouNow, A "Live" Social Network, Raises Million in Fresh Funding". TechCrunch. 2015-10-05. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  2. ^ Tynan, Dan (April 13, 2015). "Meet YouNow, the Live-Casting App that Teens Love and Parents Fear". Yahoo! Tech. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  3. ^ a b c Maya Kosoff (2015-04-29). "Teens are going crazy for YouNow, a livestreaming app with 100 million monthly user sessions". Business Insider. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  4. ^ a b c Peter Kafka (2014-10-29). "YouNow Is the Live Video Amateur Hour That Nearly Died. Now It's Booming. Here's How". recode.net. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  5. ^ "Take YouTube, Add The Gong Show, Get YouNow". TechCrunch. 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  6. ^ "Cheer and jeer broadcasters (until you boot them off) with YouNow". VentureBeat. 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
  7. ^ a b Natalie Jarvey (2015-10-13). "Live-Streaming Startup YouNow Taps Fullscreen Veteran (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  8. ^ Peter Kafka (2013-03-14). "YouNow, Web Video's Live Amateur Hour, Bulks Up by Buying Blog TV". All Things D. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  9. ^ Mike Shields (2015-08-18). "Huffington Post Teams Up With Live Streaming Service YouNow on Weekly Show". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  10. ^ a b Kerry Flynn (2016-01-19). "Shorty Awards 2016 Nominees Brings Periscope, YouNow Stars Legitimacy In Media Industry". International Business Times. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
  11. ^ "Props Rewards". YouNow Support. Archived from the original on 2020-10-25. Retrieved 2020-08-27.
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