On Stompstart by 12 February 2016 · New York · United States
Headliner.
A New York app where comedians and anyone else could post 20-second videos delivering the news, from sisters who later ran a chatbot firm.
Media and entertainment
Timeline
- Activity
Headliner version 2.5 added a Featured Feed and a daily leaderboard.
Activity · Announced - Listing page saved
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The archived headlinerapp.com described Headliner as news in 20-second user videos, introduced by founders 'Dana and Lini', and its terms said the app was owned and operated by OhSayNation, Inc.
On record · Announced - Changed course
The archived headlinerapp.com was retitled 'Start conversations. Get video responses', with the same OhSayNation, Inc. terms.
Change of course · Announced - Changed course
Headliner Labs' archived site offered AI chatbots for brands on messaging apps, with a contact address at the headlinerapp.com domain.
Change of course · Announced - Acquired
ForwardPMX announced it acquired Headliner Labs; co-founders Caroline Klatt and Dana Gibber joined as Co-Chief Innovation Officers.
Acquisition · Announced - Site checked
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“Headliner is a user-generated, video news broadcast app, with comedians delivering the news.”
As listed on Stompstart
“Headliner is a user-generated, video news broadcast app, with comedians delivering the news.”
Headliner is a streaming video news app in which comedians, musicians, and other entertaining people deliver you the top headlines. The app functions like a user-generated Daily Show, allowing users to upload 20-second video clips delivering news headlines that are both informative and entertaining. On the app, you can interact with other users, follow your favorite talent, and discover your new favorite news casters.
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- New York · United States
In our words: The listing described Headliner as a streaming video news app where comedians, musicians and other entertaining people delivered the top headlines, working like a user-generated Daily Show. Users uploaded 20-second clips, followed favorite talent and interacted with other users.
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