As TikTok struggles to safeguard its user data, a competitor focused on security is making a play for Gen Z viewership. Zigazoo, a threaded video platform that initially appealed to kids, is now attracting teens and twentysomethings by working with influencers like Jack Wright and Hannah Kosh.
To help its community age up, Zigazoo is launching a new app catered to Gen Z. That platform will take the Zigazoo moniker, while the company’s initial product will continue to serve Generation Alpha under the name Zigazoo Kids.
Zigazoo was founded during the pandemic and quickly amassed $25 million in Vc funding. Its backers include big names like Serena Williams, Jimmy Kimmel, and Charli D’Amelio. The platform’s big selling point is its robust set of trust and safety features, which have earned praise from nonprofits like Common Sense Media. Zigazoo limits trolling and abusive language by encouraging users to create video...
To help its community age up, Zigazoo is launching a new app catered to Gen Z. That platform will take the Zigazoo moniker, while the company’s initial product will continue to serve Generation Alpha under the name Zigazoo Kids.
Zigazoo was founded during the pandemic and quickly amassed $25 million in Vc funding. Its backers include big names like Serena Williams, Jimmy Kimmel, and Charli D’Amelio. The platform’s big selling point is its robust set of trust and safety features, which have earned praise from nonprofits like Common Sense Media. Zigazoo limits trolling and abusive language by encouraging users to create video...
- 3/24/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Updated with French ministry clarification on impacted apps: France has announced a measure banning all recreational apps from the work phones of the country’s 2.5 million civil servants.
The move, seemingly sparked by recent concerns over TikTok, also impacts a raft of other social media and content platforms.
“Among the recreational apps, we find game apps like Candy Crush, streaming apps like Netflix, but obviously content apps like TikTok, Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat. Dating apps are also affected,” France’s Civil Service Ministry clarified in response to a Deadline query on the extent of the ban.
The ministry said the list of banned apps would be updated in step with the evolving offering of apps on the market.
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The move, seemingly sparked by recent concerns over TikTok, also impacts a raft of other social media and content platforms.
“Among the recreational apps, we find game apps like Candy Crush, streaming apps like Netflix, but obviously content apps like TikTok, Instagram, Twitter or Snapchat. Dating apps are also affected,” France’s Civil Service Ministry clarified in response to a Deadline query on the extent of the ban.
The ministry said the list of banned apps would be updated in step with the evolving offering of apps on the market.
Related Story After TikTok CEO’s Congressional Testimony, Lawmakers Say Momentum Is Growing For A Ban On The App — Update Related Story French Film & TV Stars Get Behind Petition Decrying Macron Pension...
- 3/24/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: UTA has signed Jonathan Roumie, the actor-producer best known for starring in the faith-based hits The Chosen and Jesus Revolution.
The largest fan-supported entertainment project of all time, The Chosen is a drama series about the life of Jesus Christ (Roumie) and the calling of his initial disciples.
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The show from Dallas Jenkins, boasting a seven-series commitment, which is entering its fourth season in April, most recently took a trio of Season 3 episodes, along with the holiday special Christmas with The Chosen to movie theaters. While the show is also available online via Angel Studios’ website and dedicated app, and has been licensed by assorted major streaming platforms, the combined grosses of the theatrical releases put on with...
The largest fan-supported entertainment project of all time, The Chosen is a drama series about the life of Jesus Christ (Roumie) and the calling of his initial disciples.
Related Story Buchwald Signs TikTok Star & Original Hype House Member Jack Wright Related Story UTA, Partner Klutch Sports Open Atlanta Office Related Story Longtime UTA Agent Bec Smith Joins Anonymous Content
The show from Dallas Jenkins, boasting a seven-series commitment, which is entering its fourth season in April, most recently took a trio of Season 3 episodes, along with the holiday special Christmas with The Chosen to movie theaters. While the show is also available online via Angel Studios’ website and dedicated app, and has been licensed by assorted major streaming platforms, the combined grosses of the theatrical releases put on with...
- 3/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Social media star Jack Wright has signed with Buchwald for representation, the agency announced on Thursday.
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Best known as one of the original members of Hype House — the prominent collective of influencers and content creators based in California — 19-year-old Wright has so far amassed 11.4M followers and 740.8M likes on TikTok, with a total social reach of over 13M followers and 1B impressions across all social platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.
Wright’s social content spans lifestyle vlogs, dance videos, comedy sketches and more. He recently sat front row at Paris Fashion Week for brands including Emporio Armani, Fendi, Prada, Etro, Givenchy, Ami Paris and Valentino Couture,...
Related Story Gersh Signs ‘The Boys In The Boat’ And ‘Ordinary Joe’ Actor James Wolk Related Story TikTok CEO Gets Congressional Grilling As Lawmakers Call For Ban Of Social Media Platform — Update Related Story Buchwald Promotes Rob Kim to Co-Head of West Coast
Best known as one of the original members of Hype House — the prominent collective of influencers and content creators based in California — 19-year-old Wright has so far amassed 11.4M followers and 740.8M likes on TikTok, with a total social reach of over 13M followers and 1B impressions across all social platforms including Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.
Wright’s social content spans lifestyle vlogs, dance videos, comedy sketches and more. He recently sat front row at Paris Fashion Week for brands including Emporio Armani, Fendi, Prada, Etro, Givenchy, Ami Paris and Valentino Couture,...
- 3/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
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