NEW YORK, Oct 15 — The fast-growing online video app Zoom said yesterday it would open its platform to paid events to help performers, teachers and others monetise their activity. The announcement of the new service called OnZoom comes after a similar initiative by Facebook to help people and...
OnZoom will allow users to host and monetize events like yoga classes, concerts, comedy shows and music lessons, according to the company which has seen a surge in usage since the start of the pandemic. ― AFP pic
“The difficult period we are going through has taught us that it’s possible to work remotely,” said Zoom founder and chief executive Eric Yuan, who announced the new service at the company’s Zoomtopia conference.OnZoom will allow users to host and monetize events like yoga classes, concerts, comedy shows and music lessons, according to the company which has seen a surge in usage since the start of the pandemic.
The OnZoom service, which is being launched in the US market ahead of a wider rollout, will allow for paid or free tickets, with an option to donate some of the proceeds to philanthropic organizations. For the initial launch period, Zoom said it would take no commission on ticket sales.
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