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kumu’s SVP of Business Development Paolo Pineda shares his insights on start-up culture

June 11, 2021 | 8 mins read

In one particular meeting, kumu’s virtual town hall is abuzz with excitement. The Pinoy livestreaming app had just wrapped up its quarter-year goals, which included new ventures such as Shopkumu, Gaming and Brand Partnerships, more commonly known as ad sales. A disruptive yet remarkably expansive year had gone by; but with it came a cautious…

kumu’s “ArtiSTAR Ka!” campaign wants to make you famous

June 10, 2021 | 3 mins read

Are you ready to take your place under the spotlight? kumu, the most dynamic app for aspiring artistas, extends its campaign platform for you to be discovered with ArtiSTAR Ka! Launched in partnership with Cornerstone Entertainment (@cs_entertainment), the ArtiSTAR Ka! campaign runs from June 1 to June 15, 2021, with the top prize offering a…

kumu closes Series B funding round from SIG, Openspace Ventures, PH Conglomerates, and Endeavor Catalyst

June 10, 2021 | 5 mins read

Filipino live-streaming app Kumu announced that it closed a Series B funding round to roll out new features in the app and scale its operations. The round closed less than 12 months after the company announced its Series A in April 2020. In that time, and in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic, Kumu has…

Got a useless talent? Prove it on “Talentadong Waley” and WIN 1 million pesos

June 10, 2021 | 3 mins read

As the #1 Pinoy livestreaming app, kumu believes that everyone deserves a moment to shine--even if you think you’re talentless. That’s why kumu Social TV wants to give you your spotlight with the hilariously nonsensical “Talentadong Waley: Ang Pinakawalang Kwentang Bidyo”, a special show that highlights the many “useless” talents we have. The call for…

The BEST deals on Shopkumu’s Freedom SALE

June 4, 2021 | 3 mins read

It’s almost time! Shopkumu is about to activate their fabulous Freedom Sale on June 6 (Yes, that’s 6.6 for you), an all-day sale and color-blast extravaganza, in partnership with J&T Express. There’s a lot going on, all the excitement, the exclusives and-- of course!-- all the good perks! To give you a little lowdown of…

June is #kumuPride2021: Celebrating a month full of color

June 1, 2021 | 4 mins read

It’s no secret that kumu has always been a proud advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. From providing safe spaces where individuality is celebrated, to even giving the community different spotlights to shine—the Pinoy livestreaming app ensures that every voice is heard and amplified.  So, with Pride Month finally here, you better believe that kumu has…

Thank you, MOM! “Mommy Squad” hosts #kumuMOMents concert at the Kumunity Stage

May 26, 2021 | 4 mins read

As the month of May draws to a close, we want to uphold the spirit of #kumuMOMents towards the rest of the year; after all, momma’s love knows no seasons, and extends throughout a lifetime. This May 29th,  at 8:30pm the Kumunity Stage will be hosting a special concert with “Mommy Squad”, featuring guest appearances…

The “QMK: 1 Million Drop” causes gameshow-hype within the Kumunity

May 24, 2021 | 2 mins read

We better brush up on our trivia knowledge and gameshow skills, because kumu’s Quiz Mo Ko (QMK) is about to put up a 1 million peso cash prize. That’s right, with some smarts and a little dash of luck, gameshow players can win up to 1 million pesos cash, making this one of the biggest…

Celebrate with style! The Shopkumu Freedom SALE welcomes a colorful month

May 21, 2021 | 3 mins read

Feeling festive for June? We get you, it’s a month with plenty to celebrate, from Independence day, to Father’s Day and Pride Month. So we’re kicking of the colorful month with Shopkumu’s biggest sale yet! The Shopkumu Freedom sale is set for June 6 (that’s 6.6 to you!), a shopping marathon from morning till night.…