Software:SHOWROOM (streaming service)
SHOWROOM is a Japanese live streaming service used primarily for Japanese idols and voice actors. A development of DeNA, it has been integrated into the audition process for idol groups such as 22/7,[1] Nogizaka46,[2] and Keyakizaka46.[3]
App analytics company App Annie announced on September 13, 2017 that for the first half of 2017, in terms of revenue, SHOWROOM is Japan's top-ranked video distribution application.[4]
Events
The service is used for daily live-streams which may be viewed for free. As of March 2018, there are no paid or subscription-based memberships. Revenue is generated from paid virtual gift items given to the performer from registered members during live-streams. Earnings are shared with the performers based upon the number of points they accumulate for audience size, the number of comments and other factors,[5] and production companies may offer licensing deals or other music offers.[6][7]
Initially, it only allowed streaming by the DeNA headquarters studio and by officially-recognized entertainers. After September 13, 2014, any registered member could live-stream.[8] English language support was also added.[9]
History
- November 25, 2013 - Browser-based service initiated by DeNA Corporation
- December 20, 2013 - Android app launched
- January 14, 2014 - iOS app launched
- June 10, 2014 - Added the free gift system given as a bonus for watching streams
- September 13, 2014 - All registered members are allowed to live-stream[10], English support added.[11]
- October 1, 2014 - 10-minute additional usage limit for amateur dedicated gift items and paid gifts raised to 10000 gold
- January 9, 2015 - Free release of official dedicated streaming software "SHOWROOM Producer"
- February 9, 2015 - Added a 25-character maximum chyron function displayed at the top of the video
- April 1, 2015 - Released an iOS-version of "SHOWROOM Producer"
- May 18, 2015 - Limit raised for maximum amount of free gift items
- May 2015 - Viewing fees charged for some official content (Yokohama DeNA BayStars game live-stream, etc)
- August 3, 2015 - DeNA Corporation spins off SHOWROOM Co., Ltd. to operate the service.[12]
References
- ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in Japanese). oricon.jp. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2083591/full/?ref_cd=tw. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in Japanese). natalie. 2016-08-25. http://natalie.mu/music/news/199425. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in Japanese). realsound.jp. http://realsound.jp/2016/04/post-7231.html. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in Japanese). Sankei Shimbun. http://www.sankeibiz.jp/business/news/170914/bsj1709140500003-n1.htm. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}". PC World. https://www.pcworld.com/article/2685492/geeks-favorite-dena-interactive-streaming-platform-looks-beyond-japan.html. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "スターが生まれる場所を作りたい - DeNAが仕掛けるパフォーマーの仮想ライブ空間配信サービス「Showroom」". THE BRIDGE. http://thebridge.jp/2014/03/showroom. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
- ↑ オーディション情報 - De☆View
- ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in Japanese). DeNA Press Release. http://dena.com/jp/press/2014/09/12/1/. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}". PC World. https://www.pcworld.com/article/2685492/geeks-favorite-dena-interactive-streaming-platform-looks-beyond-japan.html. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}" (in Japanese). DeNA Press Release. http://dena.com/jp/press/2014/09/12/1/. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "Error: no
|title=specified when using {{Cite web}}". PC World. https://www.pcworld.com/article/2685492/geeks-favorite-dena-interactive-streaming-platform-looks-beyond-japan.html. Retrieved 2018-04-15. - ↑ "会社分割によりSHOWROOM株式会社を設立" (Press release). ディー・エヌ・エー. 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2018-04-15.
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