SoundCTRL Exclusive: 5 Social Media Platforms To Look Out For
As we've seen, the wide world of social media changes rapidly. Platforms are hot one day and forgotten in a sea of old apps the next. Today’s age is all about “what’s next?", and with so many apps being developed every day, it’s not an easy question to answer. Here are a quick five that we have our eyes on.
MEDIUM: Started by Twitter co-founder, Evan Williams, this new interface is designed as a long form Twitter for thought leaders. More of a blog format than a quick news-sharing device, its growth points to it being a leader in the space down the road.
THUMB: Seems like its hitting all the trends social media users love – expression and approval. And its simple, which makes it powerful. Users post a question and it receives a thumbs up or down from other users. Anything from which outfit to wear to which restaurant to eat at can be found. Its a must-have for all the indecisive people out there!
SULIA: Hoping to conquer subject-specific content sharing, Sulia allows users to easily post and comment on stories and articles related to pretty much any topic. Think Pinterest meets Twitter.
MOBLI: A direct Instagram competitor, trying to muscle its way into the photo sharing space. Mobli has one distinct advantage that sets it apart: live streaming. This advantage gives it a keen edge over the competition and will be interesting to see how it grows.
LEARNIST: A content sharing format, utilizing one of our favorite words – curation! The platform is designed to have ‘experts’ in a given field reveal content to your specific interests. So next time you search for music tech, SoundCTRL will have to show up right?!
Happy Monday!
STREAMING & SUBSCRIPTION
Shazam's Matching Algorithm Can't Identify Money
- Shazam integrated in iOS 8; ask Siri which song is playing & get immediate answer
- Move
guaranteed to significantly raise Shazam’s user base
- Pre-tax losses were £5.3 million
CULTURE
Ultra Music Festival Says Thanks, Reduces GA Prices
- GA ticket price has been reduced as 'thank you' to fans
- Tickets go on sale TOMORROW 1pm EST
- 2014 official "aftermovie" available today - with original soundtrack
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TECH
Launch To Exit in 18 Months: Pheed Acquired For $40M
via Forbes
- Acquired by Mobli for $40 Million
- Within few days of operation, 200+ celebs flocked to site, 350K+ uniques
- Allows users to set price for content they create - text, photo, video, audio & live broadcasts.
Spotify Helps Find Most Dramatic Moment In Any Songvia Hypebot
- Most dramatic part often coincides with when volume increases
- Where Is The Drama app grabs detailed audio analysis for song
- App built by The Echo Nest's Paul Lamere
Today, Tango Unveils Standalone App: Music Pix
via Venture Beat
- VP, Strategy Chang says: “We’re [positioning ourselves] as a messaging platform."
- Share up to 10 photos with a short musical soundtrack
- Music provided by Rumblefish
NYC Tech Is On The Rise
- Techweek NYC starts today, shining a light on companies changing the world through tech
- Featuring speeches/panels from 75+ "most engaging and important minds in tech”
- Check out 5 NYC startups, run by millenials you need to know about!
Vevo Original Shows Multiply - Get Animatedvia CNet
- Amps up original content with biggest programming slate yet
- More than 100 episodes of original programming
- Includes exclusives with artists like Iggy Azalea, Neon Trees & Avicii
Ello Is No Facebook Killervia Mashable
- "A renegade social network that flaunts conventions of all who came before it."
- Encourages big images, short thoughts & unthreaded conversation launched over the summer.
- Still-in-beta, invite-only Ello became a white-hot social network in two days
Andreessen: When Market Turns, And It Will...via Business Insider
- Startups are taking too much risk, burning too much cash - and should be worried
- 18 Tweet Rant includes: "We will find out who has been swimming without trunks on."
- Warns high burn rate companies: "[You] will VAPORIZE."