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Connyct social media app for college students opens early access
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Connyct social media app for college students opens early access

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Connyct social media app for college students opens early access


Friday, October 4, 2024

Austin Harris Austin Harris

The Connyct social media app for college students will bridge the gap between online and offline worlds and is launching exclusively for college students, offering a space for real-life connections and meaningful experiences. Powered by a partnership with Warner Music Group, the platform integrates licensed music to enhance events and community-building.

What if social media could step beyond mere media consumption and instead create communities and bring people together? Linking online content with communities and real-world experiences, the new social app Connyct ‘connects’ real people with real passions, all powered by a proprietary platform integrating an extensive library of licensed music clips through a landmark partnership with Warner Music Group (WMG).

Unlike traditional social networks, Connyct (pronounced kuh-nekt) meets the market demand for closer connections and streamlined community coordination. Launching exclusively to college students (.edu required), the app provides a digital space exclusive to students, where they can create and consume content, interact freely, plan adventures and parties together, discover and pursue their passions, and seamlessly blend online connection with real-world activities.

Connyct app to bridge gap online to offline for digital natives

Front and center of Connyct’s mobile short form platform technology is the innovative Events Center, powered by video, with an extensive library of licensed music clips. Hosting or going to a party? Make a video featuring your favorite song as you get ready and share it with your crew to get everyone hyped up for the night.

"We created Connyct to spark joy and excitement around real-life experiences, a digital reflection of your favorite times. We’re all about connection and discovery, meant to help users find people who share the same passions and want to publicize events to enjoy them with their friends. Our partnership with WMG takes this vision to the next level, allowing students to soundtrack their college experiences with an incredible array of music," says CEO & Co-Founder Matthew Berman.

Connyct revolutionizing social media by bridging digital connections

Connyct: Revolutionizing social media by bridging digital connections with real-world experiences for college students

"Music is the heartbeat of the college experience, and Warner Music Group is committed to ensuring that our artists’ music is available wherever their fans are. Connyct has created an innovative platform that amplifies this connection, offering students a space to integrate music into their social lives. We're excited to see how this partnership will bring music and community together in a whole new way," explains Rachel Scarpati, Vice President of Digital Strategy & Business Development at Warner Music Group.

"Connyct is more than just a playground for music-loving content creators. Connyct is a purpose-built technology platform that champions user rights, safety, privacy, transparency and fosters authentic engagement. Connyct prioritizes giving users control over their content and visibility and never selling or sharing their personal data," adds David Polinsky, Chairman and Founder of Connyct.

Ian Gunther, an NCAA gymnastics champion and Stanford graduate, who is drumming up support with college students for Connyct’s launch added: "We know how important it is to have a space where you can be yourself without the pressure of external judgment. Connyct is that space."

Connyct has announced exciting updates designed to enhance user interactions with new features. Early Access - 2.0 updates include:

  • React to Vibes: Users can now express themselves instantly with a variety of reactions while watching vibes, making interactions more engaging.
  • Full-Screen Videos: A new button allows users to enjoy videos in full-screen mode, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
  • Chat with Friends: The app now features a chat option, enabling real-time conversations and making it easier to stay connected with friends.

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