The WE tv App Makes Real-Time Show-Related GIFs and Memes
Meghan Young — January 10, 2015 — Tech
Television watching has just become much more interactive thanks to the latest feature of the WE tv app. Dubbed GIF Sync, it allows people to create real-time GIFs and memes from shows just in time for the second season premiere of Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars. Considering the reality show will star couples such as Natalie Nunn and Jacob Payne from Bad Girls Club and Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag from The Hills, there are bound to be a slew of buzz-worthy moments.
The WE tv app also feature a feed with all #MarriageBootCamp tweets. Marc Juris, president of WE tv, says, "Viewers love to watch a show and comment on it immediately on social media. It's how they consume content today. We've taken that experience to a new level by allowing them to both tweet and share GIFs in real-time right from the WE tv app."
The WE tv app also feature a feed with all #MarriageBootCamp tweets. Marc Juris, president of WE tv, says, "Viewers love to watch a show and comment on it immediately on social media. It's how they consume content today. We've taken that experience to a new level by allowing them to both tweet and share GIFs in real-time right from the WE tv app."
Trend Themes
1. Real-time GIF Creation - Opportunity for app developers to create innovative features that allow users to create and share GIFs in real-time while watching TV.
2. Interactive Television - Opportunity for TV networks and streaming platforms to offer interactive features that enhance the viewing experience and encourage social media engagement.
3. Social Media Integration - Opportunity for social media platforms to integrate features that allow users to seamlessly share GIFs and memes directly from TV apps.
Industry Implications
1. App Development - Opportunity for app developers to create and enhance TV apps with real-time GIF creation and social media integration.
2. Television Networks - Opportunity for TV networks to embrace interactive features and social media integration to engage viewers and increase audience interaction.
3. Social Media Platforms - Opportunity for social media platforms to collaborate with TV apps to provide seamless sharing capabilities for GIFs and memes.
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