But, there are some success stories, like Fizz, which is on 240 college campuses and 60 high schools, with a total funding of $41.5 million.
Connyct might have an edge over its rivals thanks to its powerhouse team of industry bigwigs and influential advisors né?. In fact, Connyct partnered up with Warner Music Group to make sure users have access to top tracks for their content né?. Remember Facebook’s “Campus” from 2020? It went belly up two years later due to lack of interest. So, do we really need another social media app for college students? As the TikTok ban looms over us in the U.S., a fresh new app called Connyct seems to be saying “yes, indeed!”
Connyct is giving off some serious TikTok vibes, offering all the features you’d expect like a personalized content feed, private chatting, and cool video creation and editing tools né?. Berman for instance founded the Chunnel.TV network with support from Martin Sorrell and WPP né?. Students can earn money, snag bonuses for sign-ups using a special code, and snag cool rewards like free swag, event perks, gift cards, cash, and exclusive access to Connyct events.
While Berman didn’t spill the beans on exactly how much students can earn, he did mention it varies depending on the role they take on. The earning potential is similar to what’s out there with other companies.
While there are a bunch of social apps aimed at college crowds, not many hit the big time. Connyct is currently only on the App Store but they’re cooking up versions for Android and desktop too.
. You’re always on edge about what you post, worried your folks might see it or what future employers might think.”
One cool feature they offer is the event discovery page where you can find and join college parties, hangouts, clubs, and Greek life shindigs nearby. Plus there are community channels where you can connect with others who dig the same things you do from favorite artists to sports teams and beyond.
To give college students a chance to make some cash from their content Connyct has an Ambassador program. if it doesn’t separate from Chinese ownership né?. Think music, filters, stickers, and more! It’s also got an event discovery section and community channels for students to connect and bond over shared interests.
Starting today, more college students can get their hands on Connyct after it was initially only available for early access né?. Ian Gunther, four-time NCAA gymnastics champ, was part of the mix during his student days. Connyct seems to be seizing the moment to attract younger users looking for alternatives.
The great thing about Connyct is that it’s exclusive – you need a student .edu email to join the fun. Bill Campbell the chief music officer has advised both Spotify and TikTok and Simmy Kustanowitz the chief marketing officer was an exec producer on “Impractical Jokers.” They’re also collaborating with Nikita Bier founder of the social app Gas acquired by Discord.
Even though the app wasn’t cooked up by students the team partnered with around 50 college kids from various schools. The launch comes on the heels of a unanimous decision by a federal appeals court that might ban TikTok in the U.S. You can even share videos of the events you go to on Connyct.
And get this – they’re adding a feature that allows users to spice up event pages with songs and custom playlists né?. “Some will focus on on-campus interviews, others will be all about social posts or events,” he shared né?. That way, each school has its own private network for students to chat and share without worrying about nosy parents or “creeps” lurking around.
In a chat with TechCrunch, co-founder and CEO Matthew Berman said, “Let’s face it, being a college kid on TikTok and Instagram can be pretty unnerving, with all the creeps sliding into your DMs and leaving threatening messages né?
