A streamer on YouNow has been livestreaming his experience on the ground level of the Russia Ukraine conflict. Some users have expressed concern about broadcasting such events however YouNow believes it is vital to inform our users on what is happening.
Read MoreRoxxie Toxxic is a 33-year-old professional live streamer. She focuses her content on rock music, open mic sessions, and hosting parties. She uses YouNow to connect with people and boost others up. Streaming every day of the week—and sometimes multiple times per day—Roxxie has been able to build a strong bond with her 30.5K followers on the platform.
Read MoreNick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra have been in the news a lot lately—as they just had a baby girl. But did you know that Nick and Priyanka’s relationship started on Twitter? That’s right, the famous Jonas brother met his wife by sliding into her DM’s online. While it may sound wild, finding romance through social media is actually pretty common. For those of us who are looking for love online—and those just trying to manage the relationships they have in the digital age—it’s important to consider the impact that social media can have on our love lives. YouNow has spoken with experts—and consulted our users—to offer you tips, and help you understand the potential positives and drawbacks of social media on romantic relationships.
Read MoreDaren The Fire Guy is a 26-year-old danger performer. He specializes in glass eating, fire eating, and fire spinning for a live audience. He uses YouNow and Discord to live stream stunts, offer digital editing lessons to viewers, and hold discussions around mental health. With 7.9K fans on YouNow—and a daily streaming schedule—he is able to develop a deep connection with his devoted fan base.
Read MoreAdriana Guillen is a 35-year-old private chef and streamer. She specializes in devising plate-based meals that pay tribute to her Mexican heritage. She utilizes YouNow and YouTube to live stream her cooking show. With over 10K subscribers on YouTube and 1.9K fans on YouNow, she is able to connect and interact with a broad audience.
Read MoreOnline bullies target their victims using social media, text messages, online games, chatrooms, and more. And perpetrators often use these avenues to gain social or emotional leverage over another person, and their words and actions are intended to inflict social, emotional, or physical harm. Cyberbullies can create fake accounts, troll pages, embarrassing memes, and much more. They often spread false rumors and harass, threaten, or intimidate their victims. And cyberbullying can also include virtual sexual attacks, cyberstalking, and more.
Read MoreOn October 28th, 2021, Netflix released the official trailer for the upcoming movie, Through My Window, and they have been teasing the premiere of the Spanish-language film ever since. On January 4th, 2022, they dropped an extended trailer, tantalizing fans with even more steamy details, and hype for the February 4th release is only building. The heavily anticipated Netflix Original film is an adaptation of the popular novel, Through My Window—A través de mi Ventana—written by YouNow broadcaster and Wattpad writer, Ariana Godoy. On January 6th, Godoy sat down with YouNow for an interview. Read on to find out more about her journey as an online writer and streamer turned published writer.
Read MoreInfluencers, CEOs, and online gamers know that the best way to connect with an audience is to engage with them—and there is nothing more engaging than live streaming! Live streaming gives your audience and fans access to your world. It allows them to interact with you in real-time, and it helps you stay in touch with the type of content that your viewers like to see. Read on to find out more about how to pick the right laptop for your needs and find out which laptop earns the title of best overall for live streaming.
Read MoreOver the past few years, people have been looking to the internet more and more to help expand their social circles. In fact, in a 2020 poll conducted by Evite, it was found that 83% of people had made at least one new friend online. And 61% of people said that they were making plans to meet up with those friends face-to-face.
If you are looking for some tips and strategies for making strong online friendships, YouNow has your back. We’ve worked with psychologists and relationship experts to help you learn where to connect with people online and how to develop meaningful friendships. Plus, we’ve compiled a list of do’s and don’ts for meeting up with online friends in person.
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Introducing: BAR GIVEAWAYS! Broadcasters can now give back to their fans by hosting Bar Giveaways.
Broadcasters (who are Level 50 and above) can choose a Bar prize amount, as well as an amount of winners. Once the Bar Giveaway is set live, viewers can choose to participate.
The broadcaster can decide when he wants the giveaway to end - at this point, the winners will be chosen at random. Please note that you must be watching the broadcast in order to be eligible to win!
Want to learn more about how you can host and participate in Bar Giveaways? Check out our FAQs here!
If you want the best camera for streaming and making video content, YouNow has your back.
Being active on social media has become a big part of developing a personal brand. Having a well-defined brand can help people succeed as influencers and advance in their careers. Live streaming is one of the best ways to amp up your online presence and establish or define your personal or professional brand—it’s also a great way to connect with friends, family, and followers around the world.
Read MoreLivestream shopping has businesses taking digital to new heights to meet changing demands. Find out how they are doing it and how it's impacting the world.
Read MoreSocial interaction is a necessary and healthy part of life. Feelings of community and autonomy are crucial to wellness–so it’s no wonder that people gravitate toward social media apps to express themselves and share their daily accomplishments. Filters, stickers, chat features, and in-app purchases make using social media entertaining and exciting.
Read MoreWe can all admit that COVID-19 impacted the way we live our lives. Businesses, schools, families, and individual people showed tremendous resiliency through these changes. We learned how to shop online, attend school via Zoom, and bring our offices into our living rooms. As time has gone on, restrictions have loosened—and in many ways–things have gone back to normal. Whether you're planning to take a trip or you want to protect your health, you may find yourself needing to practice social distancing again.
Read MoreSocial media platforms and online forums have the power to connect people around the world. They build community and togetherness, and they offer a place for people to give each other, love, support, and guidance. However, this connectivity does come with a dangerous downfall—cyberbullying.
Read MoreThe updated Producer Program is coming soon! Starting December 1st, 2021, we will be making it easier to become a Red Crown Producer while rewarding our Platinum Crown Producers who spend consistently with new perks! Our revamped Program is focused on rewarding those Producers who participate in our community on a regular basis while slashing the price to get a Crown by a minimum of 50%. That’s right -- starting December 1st, getting a Crown costs half of what it did in November, and it comes with better perks.
Read MoreThe best mic for streaming can provide you with the professional sound quality you need to bring your broadcasting game to the next level. A lot of brands say they’re the best, and between flashy packaging and technical terminology, it may be hard to determine what’s what. To save you time YouNow did the research to decipher industry terms, compare prices, and find the mic that is perfect for you.
Read MorePartners now also have the ability to customize their subscription experience by adding a unique subscription title and description. PLUS, we’re excited to announce that we have expanded the sub sticker collection. All partners can create and upload up to 6 subscription stickers!
Read MoreYouNow is a live broadcasting platform for communities to connect, gather, and build real, positive human relationships. Our users enjoy real-time face-to-face conversations with people from all around the world.
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