iFollo.com Partners
with Shovio.com to
Launch First Fully-Interactive Entertainment Talk Show
iFollo TV to Feature Fan Experiences, Celebrity Guests,
Entertainment News Through Two-Way Broadcasting Network
PARK CITY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iFollo.com,
a fan-driven online community where real fans can share personal
encounters with real celebrities, today launched iFollo TV as part of a
strategic partnership with Shovio.com,
the first two-way video broadcasting network. iFollo Vice President of
Entertainment Business Development and former E! Entertainment
Television host, Michael Essany, will host the weekly iFollo TV
broadcast featuring celebrity guests, iFollo fans and the latest
celebrity and entertainment news.
?With Shovio, we?re not talking about a local presence or
even that of a national network. This is the emergence of a global
network that is instantly scalable to millions of participants worldwide
? picture NBC without the limitations of a traditional network. This is
literally the democratization of television.?
Shovio is a revolutionary two-way broadcasting network that combines the
look of TV and the spontaneity of radio with the interactivity of the
Internet. Through Shovio?s innovative, proprietary technology, viewers
will participate in live iFollo TV broadcasts through real-time audio
and video interaction with Essany, celebrity guests and fellow fans.
"As Rupert Murdoch put it, ?technology is shifting the power away from
the editors, the publishers, the establishment, the media elite? and
placing that power in the hands of everyday people,? said Colin House,
CEO of iFollo. ?Combine the real stories real people share of their
personal celebrity encounters on iFollo.com
with Shovio?s robust, interactive platform and the result will
revolutionize the way fans interact with their favorite celebrities and
elevate citizen journalism to a new level. This partnership is the
fulfillment of Murdoch's visionary statement."
Shovio?s offering includes both professional Shovio broadcasts from
seasoned radio and entertainment hosts as well as ShoCasts from budding
talent. iFollo TV and Essany bring a wealth of entertainment background
and expertise to Shovio?s current line-up of professional hosts with
years of on-air experience.
?iFollo TV is the perfect marriage between iFollo?s unique offering and
Shovio?s breakthrough broadcasting web technology,? said Shovio founder
Leslie Gold. ?With Shovio, we?re not talking about a local presence or
even that of a national network. This is the emergence of a global
network that is instantly scalable to millions of participants worldwide
? picture NBC without the limitations of a traditional network. This is
literally the democratization of television.?
With iFollo TV, the real stories from iFollo.com of
real individuals? personal experiences with celebrities take form in an
interactive dialogue among viewer, host and guest. As celebrities make
news and capture national attention, Essany will share corresponding
content from iFollo.com users
and real-time input from iFollo TV viewers to shape a more complete,
dynamic profile of the celebrities making headlines.
In addition to celebrity guests and entertainment news, iFollo TV and
Essany will also feature interviews with individuals from all walks of
life.
?iFollo TV is meant to be a talk show with a twist, highlighting not
only the latest celebrity happenings, but also ordinary people with
extraordinary stories to share,? said Essany. ?Thanks to Shovio?s
interactive format, iFollo TV can be something truly original that
resonates with our viewers because it?s built on their input. This isn?t
our show, it?s their show.?
iFollo TV launches Friday, January 15 at 9 p.m. EST when Essany welcomes
celebrity guest Justin Roberts, World Wrestling Entertainment ring
announcer who appears each week on WWE?s Monday Night Raw. Sports
entertainment fans can tune into iFollo TV on Shovio.com for
this exclusive interview.
To share celebrity encounters, participate live with iFollo TV or for
more information, visit www.iFollo.com
and www.Shovio.com.
About iFollo
iFollo, LLC, is an interactive, online, fan-based community that enables
people to share personal celebrity experiences, photos and video.
Ratings and user-generated content ensure that iFollo remains grounded
in its roots of Real Stories. Real People. Real Celebrities. Responsible
celebrities embrace iFollo?s unique content with less gossip, fewer
scandals and less hype. iFollo is headquartered in Park City, Utah. For
more information, please visit www.iFollo.com
About Shovio
Founded in 2009 and based in New York City, Shovio
is a digital broadcasting network that created the first proprietary
technology to enable live, interactive broadcasting with two-way video
and audio interaction between host, interviewee and viewer. Shovio
broadcasters can instantaneously integrate separate videos, images and
graphics content in PIP format. The platform is supported with robust
social networking features that maximize interactivity of the medium and
connection with the audience.
Media
Coltrin & Associates, for iFollo
Neal
Chamberlain, 212-221-1616
neal_chamberlain@coltrin.comRead more