Community (celebrity texting) explained

Community is a social marketing startup that connects fans with celebrities, through a phone number run by Community. Celebrities leak or share their phone number as if it's their personal cell phone. It is based in Santa Monica, California.

The cofounders are Matthew Peltier and Josh Rosenheck, who pivoted from their previous app, Shimmur, which was in a Techstars incubator in 2017. Barry Steinglass, formerly CTO of Hulu, is the CTO.[1] [2]

The service was launched in July 2019 with investments from Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary. Maverick's Chief Impact Officer Molly DeWolf Swenson brought Community to Oseary after trialing the texting platform with G-Eazy.[3] At the time Barack Obama joined Community, on September 23, 2020, the company had amassed nearly 20 million members.[4]

Notable users

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Forget DMs. Celebrities Want You to Text Them. . Taylor Lorenz . The New York Times . 15 October 2019 . 10 July 2020 .
  2. Web site: An inside look at the startup behind Ashton Kutcher's weird tweets – TechCrunch . Kate Clark . TechCrunch . 25 July 2019 . 10 July 2020 .
  3. Web site: Beer. Jeff. 2020-01-06. Why your favorite celebs are ditching Twitter for an app you've never heard of. 2021-03-25. Fast Company. en-US.
  4. Web site: Beer. Jeff. 2020-09-23. Why President Barack Obama is giving out his phone number today. 2021-03-25. Fast Company. en-US.
  5. Web site: Beer. Jeff. 2020-09-23. Why President Barack Obama is giving out his phone number today. 2020-11-12. Fast Company. en-US.
  6. Web site: LEAKING My Phone Number text me: 505-596-3556 . YouTube . 7 July 2019 . 10 July 2020 . Leaking my phone # so you can text me your thoughts on the album or anything else that might be on your mind. Text me: [+1] 505-596-3556 .
  7. Web site: Why your favorite celebs are ditching Twitter for an app you've never heard of . Jeff Beer . Fast Company . 6 January 2020 . 10 July 2020 .
  8. aplusk . 1153809650724196352 . 23 July 2019 . Just text me it’s easier. +1 (319) 519-0576 .
  9. karliekloss . 1194656336937701377 . 13 November 2019 . Okay who knew texting could be so fun?? I’m loving getting to know you but it’s taking me a second to get back to you Smiling face with open mouth and cold sweat (314)-310-8545 .
  10. greggsulkin . 1217534296971284480 . 15 January 2020 . Text me - 3102999316 or click here https://my.community.com/greggsulkin excited to get to know you guys more x .
  11. amyschumer . 1193707494423584769 . 10 November 2019 . +1 (917) 970-9333 ok this is a phone number where I can respond and also let you know what I’m up to. I hope you join my community! .
  12. Web site: Sophia Bush Hughes (@sophiabush) • Instagram photos and videos . Actress. Activist. Host @workinprogress podcastTEXT ME (213)205-3777.
  13. Why Hundreds of Music Stars Are Giving Fans Their Phone Numbers . Micah Singleton . Billboard . 10 November 2019 . 10 July 2020 .
  14. Web site: What's Up With All These Celebrities Asking You To Text Them? . Monica Chon . Oprah Magazine . 7 February 2020 . 10 July 2020 .
  15. Web site: Why Some Celebs Are Giving Out Their 'Phone Numbers' to Fans . Paige Skinner . Los Angeles Magazine . 16 October 2019 . 10 July 2020 .
  16. Web site: Why Are All Your Favorite Stars Giving Out Their Phone Numbers? - E! Online . Billy Nilles . E! . 14 November 2019 . 10 July 2020 .
  17. dreamwastaken . 1382317572155133954 . 14 April 2021 . text me! +1 407-214-5333.

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