Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)
hq trivia and the quiz daddy
Jul 16, 2024
Host Scott Rogowsky discusses the rise and fall of HQ Trivia, sharing insights on the app's popularity, internal struggles, PR crises, tech problems, financial troubles, and founder controversies. He also talks about his transition from comedy to hosting, online content consumption, success, and uncertainties in the world of internet game shows.
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Quick takeaways
- HQ Trivia rose to fame but faced financial struggles and internal turmoil, eventually shutting down in 2020.
- Scott Rogowski's comedic journey evolved from stand-up comedy to hosting HQ Trivia, blending entrepreneurship and personal passions.
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Pivot to Video Era and Misleading View Numbers
During the pivot to video era, Facebook promoted video content as the future leading to layoffs in journalism for online video creation. However, Facebook later admitted to inflating video view numbers up to 80%, impacting journalism and media companies like Vice and Mashable. This trend continued with media outlets prioritizing video over articles, causing layoffs in the news industry.
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