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The Disneyland of Social Media

July 2, 2020 | 4 mins read

Building a social media app usually means courting trolls and misinformation. But from day one, a former school principal at this Filipino startup kept politics off its platform. James Rumohr, 38, is the head of community and chief of staff at Kumu, a Philippines-based livestreaming app with more than one million monthly active users. Before joining Kumu,…

KUMU PRIDE: Inside the diverse livestream landscape that provides inclusivity to Kumu’s LGBTQIA+ community

July 2, 2020 | 6 mins read

Members of LGBTQIA+ communities all over the world have made strides to foster social acceptance. In the country, there are already a number of safe spaces and communities wherein LGBTQIA+ members can be themselves and totally proud of it. One of these is the fastest-growing social media app in the country, KUMU. The app’s online…

KUMU PRIDE: SPOTLIGHT ON streams from allies and icons from the LGBTQIA+ community

June 30, 2020 | 3 mins read

Your favorite Pinoy Livestream app KUMU has always believed in prioritizing the voice of Filipinos in order to spark connections with other citizens around the globe. And with our dynamic live streaming application already becoming a powerful tool in discovering people and their stories, it has become all the more important to use it as…

Inside the Industry: Tech and live streaming with Kumu

June 30, 2020 | 1 min read

https://soundcloud.com/hustle-inside-industry/episode-24-tech-and-live-streaming-with-kumu Migrating from Silicon Valley to “social media capital of the world,” Kumu CEO Roland Ros champions Philippine tech as the next big thing MANILA, Philippines — Inside the Industry is back to its regular programming, highlighting notable professionals and their personal stories. Founded in 2018, live streaming network Kumu has skyrocketed into one of the fastest-growing apps…

Digital: Karlito is treating Dads with special Tous les Jours and Cold Stone promos on KUMU for their special day

June 19, 2020 | 3 mins read

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Every Pinoy has a sweet tooth for the best treats and that sweetness extends to every loved one. Thanks to the country’s premier social media app KUMU which puts everything Filipino on the spotlight, that innate Pinoy sweetness remains alive and well this Father’s Day, June 21, regardless of all the stress that all…

Brand & Business: Kumu shares how it takes care of employees and the KUMUNITY with new WFH programs

June 18, 2020 | 6 mins read

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Terms such as “remote work” or “work from home” have suddenly (and quite literally) become household names. With the emergence of a global pandemic that forced a number of employees to shelter in place, companies have resorted to using tech tools to communicate and remain productive amidst the dawn of a new…

Digital: KUMU and Edukasyon.ph launches live discussions with schools around the Philippines

June 11, 2020 | 2 mins read

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Online student portal Edukasyon.ph recently partnered with the KUMU to live stream relevant discussions with various school administrators last June 4. The initiative gave students the latest updates on what’s happening in the academic halls and digital space. Hosted by Hanz Ponceca of Edukasyon.ph’s Education Partnerships team, the first #EdukasyonAsks live discussion invited representatives from Mapua Institute of…

Entertainment: Here’s a peek at the lineup for KUMU’s social tv channel

June 11, 2020 | 3 mins read

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Social media app KUMU geared up for an exciting lineup of new shows to be aired starting this month on the “SPOTLIGHT,” KUMU’s social tv channel. The live stream channel contains themed time slots will cover a range of topics including health and wellness, hobbies enrichment, pop culture, comedy, and other social subjects that…

Unlock exclusive concerts with Ylona Garcia, JayR and Mica, and Kris Lawrence on KUMU

June 8, 2020 | 5 mins read

After people were advised to observe social distancing and ‘stay at home’ guidelines amid the implemented community quarantines, most have turned to social media for their dose of everything. The country’s fastest-growing social media app that’s dedicated to give importance to the Filipino voice and showcase Pinoy talent KUMU, doesn’t fall short in providing what…