Polywork is LinkedIn’s cooler, younger sister
According to the team behind the platform, Playwork is
a professional social network that lets users
share what they’re up to both personally and professionally and send
collaboration requests to others.
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Polywork
The platform
aims to take on LinkedIn, emphasizing that people (and their careers) are more
than just the roles they’ve held. Playwork is the best way for multi-hyphenates
to show off everything they’re working on.
It’s also a
great way to find people to collaborate with (I’ve used it to source quotes for
an article), test your products, and go deeper into the everyday activities
that bring you joy to work on.
You currently
need an invite to join Polywork, so I’m sharing the twelve I’ve been granted.
The invites are not unlimited, so don’t hesitate to pay it forward when you
create your own account.
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Get started with Polywork today through this link.
Applaudable allows users to share daily pleasures
Launching in
2022, Applaudable will
allow users to share daily pleasures by 'Applauding' them - whether it’s for a
book they read or a recipe they tried. Applaudable strives to “improve the
quality of life of its users by focusing on specific, genuine experiences its
users love or appreciate, and making them available on its platform in such a
way that they can be repeated by others.”
The app has
potential for businesses as it will offer a commercial element from the get-go,
allowing users to order products or book services they want to try.While it’s
still in early access, a platform spokesperson says there has been high
interest, and registrations are in the tens of thousands. If you’re interested,
you can also register ahead
of the app’s launch in August.
Supernova is the ethical way to engage on social media
Supernova is
branded as the “ethical alternative” to Instagram and Facebook, as most of its
ad revenue goes to charities. Supernova claims it will start with only human
moderators as part of its Charter
for Users to deal
with hate speech properly.
The app’s
founder and CEO Dominic O’Meara said to TechCrunch that sponsors and charities have chosen to
engage with the brand because of its “inclusive social network with user safety
at it’s heart.”
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According to the
app’s website, users can nominate which charitable field they want to support
with the cash that Supernova gleans from its ad partners. When a user’s post is
liked, their choice of charity will earn a bigger slice of the “Supernova Action
Fund” as a donation. So far, mental health charity MQ
Mental Health is the
first charity selected to benefit, with more options presumably on the way.
Supernova has
the potential to become a great platform for businesses looking to be more
inclusive and give back to their community.
Sunroom is all about the creator
Sunroom is
a newcomer to the social media space, like many apps on this list, but it’s the
first one directly for creators. Founders Lucy Mort and Michelle Battersby
created the app to support women and non-binary creators and help them make
money.
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Sunroom
Sunroom mixes
the monetization model of platforms like Patreon or OnlyFans with a
well-designed social feed. But in a TechCrunch article, the founders say that
that’s where the similarities end. “Sunroom is designed to provide an
alternative to traditional social media apps, one that empowers people who are
tired of seeing their content devalued and censored elsewhere.”
There’s no word
on what the brand experience will be like on the app (or if there will even be
one), but Sunroom is a great opportunity for creators looking for alternative
ways to monetize their content.
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Between their
anti-screenshot technology called SunBlock and three monetization options, Sunroom plans to be a safe space for creators who
want to connect with their audience in ways they may not be able to on big
tech’s platforms.
Download: iOS
Pearpop connects brands and creators
Pearpop is
a social platform that connects creators and brands looking to collaborate with
them. Founded by Guy Oseary in 2020, Pearpop “gives brands direct and instant
access to collaborate with creators at scale.”
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Pearpop
According
to TechCrunch, PearPop’s platform works by
letting TikTok celebrities set a price for screen time. They can accept bids
and preview the content, ensuring it aligns with their persona. Once paid, the
celebrity posts the shared-screen video.
Another platform
feature is "Challenges," which allows brands to activate creator
campaigns on-demand. This means that a brand can set up a campaign, and
creators that want to participate can do so and be reimbursed for their level
of engagement. So any TikTok challenge you’ve seen a major celebrity participate in
just might have resulted from a Pearpop connection.
For smaller
businesses and creators, Pearpop is an opportunity to filter a large number of
potential collaborators to a more manageable handful with which you can build
relationships. The app has the potential to democratize how creators sort out
brand partnerships.
Whichever side
of the equation you’re on, get started with Pearpop here.
