Shots Studios
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Shots Studios commonly known as Shots, is a data-driven entertainment company in San Francisco, CA that produces online comedy videos and comedy music for Millennials and is distributed through multi-channels on YouTube.
Millennial Comedy
Shots Studios has partnered and successfully helped the careers of internet comedians King Bach, Anwar Jibawi, Lele Pons and Rudy Mancuso.[1]
In October 2015, Shots Studios launched the Awkward Puppets, an original show in partnership with comedian and internet star, Rudy Mancuso.[2]
In 2016, Shots Studios launched YouTube channels with internet stars Lele Pons, Rudy Mancuso, Lorenzo Cromwell and Anwar Jibawi. [3]
As of October 2016, Shots Studios channels generate over 2 million daily views with an average watch through rate of 78%.
History
Shots Studios was created in 2009 by video game creators and brothers, John Shahidi and Sam Shahidi. The company started as a mobile gaming company called RockLive and after a large investment and partnership with Justin Bieber in 2013, RockLive renamed to Shots Studios.
On April 20, 2016 it was announced that Shots Studios purchased the Mindie app.[4]
In 2016, Shots Studios rebranded to a content creating studio with a comedy focus. The company operates as a Multi-Channel Network (MCN) with the world’s largest digital media influencers, including Lele Pons and Rudy Mancuso to create videos and boost millions of views to their YouTube channels.[5] [6]
The company is backed by Justin Bieber, Floyd Mayweather, King Bach, Marlon Wayans, Omar Epps, Shervin Pishevar, WI Harper, Upfront Ventures and DCM Ventures.
Twitter, Inc.
After Twitter CEO, Anthony Noto accidentally tweeted a message about an acquisition for Twitter, a source close to the company confirmed that Twitter is looking to buy Shots Studios for $150 million .[7][8] [9]
CEO, John Shahidi stated to Fox News that the company is not for sale.[10]
Channels
- Shots Studios's channel on YouTube
- Awkward Puppets's channel on YouTube
- Rudy Mancuso's channel on YouTube
- Lele Pons's channel on YouTube
- Anwar Jibawi's channel on YouTube
- Lorenzo Cromwell's channel on YouTube
References
- ↑ http://www.bnn.ca/Video/player.aspx?vid=885687
- ↑ http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/29/awkward-puppets/
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilyinverso/2016/10/17/21st-century-funny-how-bart-baker-john-shahidi-and-the-fine-brothers-make-it-big/#5bd3b2d76ebd
- ↑ https://techcrunch.com/2016/04/20/if-you-build-it-they-will-squeal/
- ↑ Josh Constine, Katie Roof (6 October 2016). "Shots Studios rebrands from selfie app to social star video factory". TechCrunch. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ Alex Kantrowitz (6 October 2016). "Justin Bieber-Backed Shots Prioritizes Making Video For Other Platforms". BuzzFeedNews. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ http://www.cnbc.com/id/102218174
- ↑ recode.net/2014/11/24/who-is-twitter-cfo-anthony-noto-trying-to-buy/
- ↑ Josh Constine, Katie Roof (6 October 2016). "Shots Studios rebrands from selfie app to social star video factory". TechCrunch. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
- ↑ http://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/2014/11/25/ceo-shots-not-focused-on-selling/?intcmp=marketfeatures