While other comedy apps might focus on joke generation of shareable gifs, Laugh Radio by startup Laugh.ly hopes to make streaming stand-up sets as easy and accessible as streaming music. Many comedians are turning to streaming services like Netflix to host their shows (for example, Aziz Ansari and John Mulaney). A natural next step is looking to a mobile streaming platform such as comedy apps.
Coming soon in Summer 2016, the Laugh Radio app lets users follow big names and emerging comedians, which also gives comics a chance to monetize their fan base. This has been a challenge for many in the entertainment industry, with streaming subscription models becoming increasingly prevalent in television, music and movies. Now a comedy is entering into the sphere as well.
Stand-Up Streaming Apps
Comedy Apps Like Laugh.ly's Laugh Radio Make Streaming Sets Simple
Trend Themes
1. Streaming Stand-up - Apps are focusing on streaming stand-up sets to make it as easy and accessible as streaming music, providing an opportunity for comedians to monetize their fan base.
2. Mobile Comedy Apps - Mobile comedy apps are becoming more popular, providing an opportunity for comedians to expand their reach and monetize their fan base.
3. Monetizing Fan Base - Comedy and entertainment industries are recognizing the opportunity of utilizing streaming platforms to monetize their fan base.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry has an opportunity to utilize mobile comedy apps and streaming platforms to reach and monetize a wider audience.
2. Technology - The advancement of mobile technology presents an opportunity for comedy apps to provide an easy and accessible way to stream stand-up sets.
3. Marketing - Marketers can utilize mobile comedy apps and streaming platforms to reach new customers and fan base, creating a new avenue for advertising and sponsorship opportunities.