Social Discovery Insights

11/03/2024

Potential TikTok Ban In US Gains Momentum

08/03/2024

Only two weeks to go until our upcoming New York City conference! We're excited to share that the CEO & Co-Founder of Lex App will be joining us to speak about Lex App 's journey into the space. Click here to learn more about the event's full agenda & book your place: https://www.socialdiscoveryinsights.com/2024/03/06/social-discovery-conference-new-york-2024-full-agenda-released/

08/03/2024

Hunch Raises $23 Million To Fund Its Global Expansion

Anonymous social Q&A app Hunch successfully raises $23 million in its latest push for investment to fund its global expansion plans.

08/03/2024

Startup Roundup – 8th March

Social Discovery Insights is constantly on the lookout for new players, disruptive business models, and innovative technologies, in the social discovery market. This week's roundup: Axir, Whyzzer and The Lo.

06/03/2024

Social Discovery Conference New York 2024 – Full Agenda Released!

Social Discovery Insights is delighted to release the agenda for its upcoming conference in New York City on the 21st

05/03/2024

Liveliness – A Sports Community App To Find Workout Buddies👇

Liveliness is a Spanish startup and new app based on finding community over shared fitness interests.

05/03/2024

One In Three Students In Latin America Uses Widget App Noteit by Iconic Hearts

Iconic Hearts reaches a new milestone in its expansion efforts - with 1 in 3 students in Latin America now an active user of Noteit, the company's viral social widget app.

04/03/2024

Lapse - Photo-Sharing App Secures $30 Million In Series A Funding

Lapse, a photo-sharing app popular with Gen Z users raises $30 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round.

01/03/2024

We're really excited to share that the Co-Founder & COO of Landing is joining us at our upcoming conference in New York! Only three weeks to go...Learn more & book your place here👇: https://socialdiscoveryinsights.com/event/social-discovery-conference-new-york-2024/

01/03/2024

Most Users Find Social Media Content Controls Ineffective

New research shows that for those who do use them, under half find content controls on social media platforms to be effective, highlighting a stark gap between the safety features' intended function and their actual impact on user experience.

01/03/2024

Startup Roundup – 1st March👇
This week: S'more, Discz Music, Retro

Social Discovery Insights is constantly on the lookout for new players, disruptive business models, and innovative technologies, in the social discovery market.

29/02/2024

Azar – Video Chat & Livestream App Eyes Global Expansion

The social real-time video and livestream app, Azar, is gaining ground with users globally and has announced upcoming updates and marketing plans for the rest of this year to build on their momentum.

29/02/2024

Just three more weeks to go until SDI's upcoming conference in New York City! Join us as social discovery leaders share their insights and shape the future of this growing sector.👇

Social Discovery Insights is delighted to announce that tickets for our New York Conference 2024 are on sale now. Following

28/02/2024

VERO True Social – Ad & Algorithm-free Social App Rolls Out New Look

VERO – Ad & Algorithm-free Social App Rolls Out New Look.Vero is a social app built to offer users an ad and algorithm-free alternative to the current leading social platforms like Facebook and TikTok, and it's just launched a new look and feature to the app.

27/02/2024

Reddit Strikes Data Sharing Deal With Google For $60 Million Per Year

Ahead of its IPO next month, Reddit is making another strategic move by agreeing to give Google exclusive access to its data for use in Search and generative AI projects, for a cool $60 Million per year.

26/02/2024

Muzz Social – Muslim Dating App Adds Social Networking

Muzz Social is a new groups-based social networking feature within the Muzz app, the US's biggest dating and marriage app for Muslims with over 10 million members globally. It's now available to Muzz users based in the U.S., U.K, Canada and Australia.

23/02/2024

Startup Roundup – 23rd February

Social Discovery Insights is constantly on the lookout for new players, disruptive business models, and innovative technologies, in the social discovery market. 23rd February 2024: Communia, Spill, ID.

23/02/2024

Wizz Removed From App Stores Due To Safety Issues

The Apple App Store and Google Play pulled Wizz from their online app stores after the National Center on Sexual Exploitation both companies with concerns over its alleged use in financial sextortion scams and safety issues due to a lack of safeguards and effective age verification systems.

22/02/2024

We’re very excited to have the Co-founder and CEO of OneRoof - Chat With Neighbors, Selin Sonmez, joining us as a speaker at our upcoming conference in New York City! Have you booked your ticket yet?

Click here to find out more about the event: https://www.socialdiscoveryinsights.com/event/social-discovery-conference-new-york-2024/

22/02/2024

Communia – A Social Self-Care App

Communia is a social self-care app aimed at women and marginalized genders, and it seeks to better users' "social health" through features including journaling, mood tracking, and community support.

21/02/2024

Hunch Targets US Market, Sets Its Sights On Global Expansion

Hunch, a polls-based social networking app from India, where it's already acquired more than a million users, eyes a global expansion and is zeroing in on the U.S. market as a first step.

20/02/2024

EU Investigates TikTok’s Suspected Breaches Of Online Content Rules

The European Union opens an investigation into TikTok's suspected breaches of online content rules which protect children and transparent advertising, and the social platform is at risk of a hefty fine if Digital Services Act violations are confirmed.

19/02/2024

UK Parents WhatsApp Group Grows Into Campaign for Children’s Online Safety

A U.K. Whatsapp group calling for a 'Smartphone Free Childhood', started by two mums concerned about online safety, has snowballed into a nationwide campaign after the group quickly reached the 1,024 maximum member capacity within 24 hours of one of its creators publishing an Instagram post about it...

16/02/2024

Tokyo Welcomes Tourists Through VR Metaverse Experience On Roblox

16/02/2024

Social Discovery Conference New York: One Week Left To Collect Early Bird Tickets!

Discounted Early Bird tickets for the upcoming Social Discovery Insights conference in New York will only be available for one more week! Join us on Thursday 21st of March 2024 as social discovery leaders share their insights and shape the future of the sector.

16/02/2024

Startup Roundup – 16th February
Atmosfy App, Kndrd, Cosmos

Social Discovery Insights is constantly on the lookout for new players, disruptive business models, and innovative technologies, in the social discovery market. Startup Roundup: Atmosfy, Kndrd, Cosmos.

15/02/2024

We're extremely excited to have the Co-Founders of Gofrendly
joining us at our conference in New York City! They'll be speaking about: 'The Importance of Female-Only Spaces in the Social-Tech Realm'.

Find out more details about the event and book your ticket here: https://socialdiscoveryinsights.com/event/social-discovery-conference-new-york-2024/

14/02/2024

Podcast: Buddee – Find Shared Hobbies & Meaningful Friendships

On this episode of the Social Discovery Podcast, we’re delighted to be joined by Maddie Mullock & Harry Hall, Co-Founders

13/02/2024

X Alternative Bluesky Opens To All, But Will It Catch On?

Bluesky, a decentralized alternative to social platform X, is now available to all, with 1.3 million people signing up by the fourth day since its public launch: but will it catch on?

12/02/2024

Yubo User Poll Reveals Gen Z Views On Online Safety

Recently published results from Yubo’s UK-based in-app user poll show that online safety is a significant concern for Gen Z, with close to half of those polled saying the current online landscape is "unsafe and hostile" for young people.