If you like to hang out on your couch and watch TV shows back-to-back or several movies, now you can feel less guilty about it with the Viggle rewards program. This nifty app compensates you for keeping it up to date with what you're streaming and watching.
The Viggle app works by allowing users to check-in on their phone while they're watching TV or listening to music. For every minute you're checked in you'll receive one point that can be redeemed for prizes, gift cards or online purchases from the Viggle store. The idea is that the more you watch the more points you collect. You can also connect with fellow users and active 'Fandom' levels for your favorite shows. This reward program makes you feel a little bit less guilty for all the TV you watch.
Couch Potato Reward Programs
The Viggle App Rewards You for Watching TV Shows
Trend Themes
1. Entertainment Reward Programs - Other companies could also start implementing reward programs based on how much users consume their content and stay subscribed to their services.
2. Gamification of Viewing Habits - Other companies could take the idea of gamification of TV watching to the next level and create interactive experiences for their users.
3. Second Screen Engagement - The integration of second screen experiences with television watching is an opportunity worth exploring by businesses in the media industry.
Industry Implications
1. Television - Television companies could take advantage of similar reward programs like Viggle and increase viewer retention rates.
2. Music Streaming - Music streaming services could also implement similar reward programs to encourage listeners to stay subscribed and interact with the service more frequently.
3. App Development - App development companies could create companion apps that provide interactive content that accompanies television programming.