14
February

Next Big Thing Finals - iPad 2 Winner


Remember our Next Big Thing Contest, where you guys could submit your creative ideas to make YouNow even MORE awesome for a chance to win prizes?  And remember how there were so many awesome ideas that we had to choose finalists? I bet you’re wondering who won that coveted iPad 2, huh?
 

The YouNow community submitted over 200 entries, all with amazing and radical ideas for how to change YouNow for the better.

The most popular ideas were:
- a gaming channel
- 1 vote per minute
- multi-user broadcasting
- a How to / Tutorial Channel 

Our CEO, Adi Sideman, YouNow chose “the ability for multiple users to broadcast together” as the top idea. The following contestants, all whose ideas related to multi-user broadcasting, went head-to-head, explaining their ideas to Adi in 3 minute presentations:

Slater The Alien
Connor Halsey
Kirsty Driver
Hannah Johnson
Inja Wollatz 

Each contestant did a great job, however the award for best presentation (along with an iPad 2) went to Kirsty Driver! Her polished and thoughtful presentation was well laid out and imaginative. Check it out below:

Hannah Johnson, who gave an equally impressive presentation complete with a hand-made mockup drawing of her design, was a runner up and won a $100 Apple gift card.

The other contestants won hoodies for their excellent efforts!

Stay tuned for more from YouNow.com! 

#community #events #iPad #next big thing #prizes #kirsty driver #slater the alien #connor halsey #hannah johnson #inja wollatz #adi sideman #contest
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    • 04
    February

    Next Big Thing Contest Results!

    The highly anticipated Next Big Thing Contest has come to a close! Genius ideas have been generated, shared and voted on, and like we promised – there are prizes to be given out!

    Wondering who won!!??? Check out the winners below!

    Winners of YouNow Buttons (50+ votes)
    Dan Summerfield
    Krissy Hunt
    Joanna Russell
    Izzy Strawbridge
    Robert Kinbrum
    Fiona MacLennan

    Winners of YouNow Hoodie + buttons (100+ votes)
    Melinda Lee
    Shirley Mills
    Connor Halsey
    Andy Jowett
    Brandon Murphy
    James Jones
    Awais Siddiqui
    Oli White
    Adam Shallcross
    Cale Gaster

    Winners of a Kigu onesie + hoodie + buttons (highest # of votes)
    Jack Scarth
    Abi Mills
    Sam Pepper

    iPAD 2?…
    We surpassed our goal of 4,000 likes, reaching 4,200+ likes by February 1st, 2012! WOW… Thank you to everyone who shared and spread the word - this means we’re giving away an iPad 2 to the best idea!

    The CEO of YouNow chose “the ability for multiple users to broadcast together” as the top idea to execute on the site. Since several people had this similar idea, we are giving SELECT PARTICIPANTS (have already been contacted via email) an opportunity to present their ideas directly to the community and to the CEO of YouNow, Adi Sideman.

    The best presentation will win!

    The Final Presentation is scheduled for Thursday February 9th, 2012 at 1pm EST (6pm GMT) on YouNow’s 25+ Channel. The winner will be announced at the end of the select presentations by the CEO himself.

    Stay tuned to see who won the iPad 2!

    #next big thing #younow #contest #updates #community #adi sideman
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    • 28
    January

    Next Big Thing Contest Update


    Are you wondering where you stand in our Next Big Thing Contest? HERE’S ANOTHER UPDATE, as of Monday, January 30th, 2012.

    The 20 entries with the most votes: (And no, we’re not telling you how many votes they have… 2 days left so get your friends voting for you!)

    Abi Mills
    Jack Scarth
    Connor Halsey
    Sam Pepper
    Dan Summerfield
    Andy Jowett
    Joanna Russell
    James Jones
    Cale Gaster
    Izzy Strawbridge
    Oli White
    Billie Stone Ralston
    Krissy Hunt
    Slater Alien
    Grace McNamara
    Adam Shallcross
    Fiona MacLennan
    Tobias Alderson
    Marina Joyce
    Corey Middleton

    Prizes:

    1. Get 50+ votes on your idea and get a limited-edition pack of the first-ever collectible YouNow buttons
    2. Get 100+ votes on your idea and get a special-edition YouNow hoodie
    3. The 3 contestants whose ideas receive the most votes will also win the Kigu onesie of their choice!
    4. Upon reaching 4,000 likes on YouNow’s facebook page by February 1, 2012 at 5pm EST, the top idea will win an iPad 2!

    Final Note:
    The key to this contest is spreading the word about your genius ideas, and getting your friends and family to support. Remember, the YouNow Facebook Page must reach 4,000 likes before February 1, 2012 for an iPad to be awarded… so get your friends to like us – we’re almost there!

    #next big thing #younow #contest #events #updates
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    • 18
    January

    Win an iPad 2, Kigu Onesie, and more with YouNow’s “Next Big Thing” Contest

    Have you been itching to tell us your creative ideas? Ever feel like you know what channels YouNow should create? Do you have a game-changing idea that would make YouNow even MORE awesome???

    This is your chance to get your voice heard!

    How to Enter:
    1.     Click “Enter Contest” button on the YouNow Facebook Page tab entitled “Next Big Thing Contest”
    2. Complete the entry form with your first and last name, email address and date of birth
    3. Submit your genius idea for “YouNow’s Next Big Thing”
    4. Rally your friends, family and the community behind your idea after January 25th, and get as many votes as possible on your comment!

    WHAT WILL I WIN?

    1. Get 50+ votes on your idea and get a limited-edition pack of the first-ever collectible YouNow buttons

    2. Get 100+ votes on your idea and get a special-edition YouNow hoodie

    3. The 3 contestants whose ideas receive the most votes will also win the Kigu onesie of their choice!

    4. Upon reaching 4,000 likes on YouNow’s facebook page by February 1, 2012 at 5pm EST, the top idea will win an iPad 2!

    Timing:
    1. Submit Your Entry: (Jan 18 – Jan 25)
    2. Public Vote: Get your friends, family and even strangers to vote on your idea! (Jan 25 – Feb 1)
    3. Judging: The judges will tally votes and review the entries. (Feb 1 – Feb 3)
    4. Winners will be announced by Feb 4!

    Final Note:
    The key to this contest is spreading the word about your genius ideas, and getting your friends and family to support. Remember, the YouNow Facebook Page must reach 4,000 likes before February 1, 2012 for an iPad to be awarded. So ENTER NOW and spread the word!

    #events #contest #next big thing #younow #kigu #hoodie #buttons
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