Leading voice-based social media platform developer HearMeOut Limited (ASX: HMO) has formed a partnership with one of the most recognisable voices in global media, US broadcaster Larry King.
Under the agreement, the legendary broadcaster will be posting original content on the HearMeOut platform going forward.
Mr King is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished and respected television and radio broadcasters of the modern era and has been recognised with awards including two Peabodys, 10 Cable ACE Awards, and a lifetime achievement Emmy award.
He boasts more than 3M followers on Twitter and Facebook.
In 2009 Larry King made global headlines when Hollywood star and tech investor Ashton Kutcher challenged him (and his employer CNN) to a popularity contest, with Kutcher and King/CNN each racing to get 1 million followers on Twitter first. This was well before today’s mainstream adoption of social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, HearMeOut, etc).
Mr King said he was both pleased and excited to be working with HearMeOut.
“While I have always enjoyed the ability to’ talk’ directly to my audiences through social media, I believe the HearMeOut platform will allow me to do this like never before – using my own voice.”
HearMeOut Co-Founder and CEO Moran Chamsi, said that in addition to boasting one of the most accomplished broadcasting careers in modern times, Mr King also has one of the world’s most recognisable voices.
“Larry is a proven pioneer, having produced unique and engaging content for a large range of audiences – and mediums – over his career.”
The HearMeOut platform, dubbed by some as “Twitter with a voice”, enables users to share and listen to 42-second audio posts through the platform’s native feeder on other social networks, such as Twitter or Facebook. Through this app, people can express their authentic voice and put their unique signature on social media interactions.
