The team behind the livestreaming platform Kick, which has become a haven for controversial creators, is launching a new app. On Club, creators can earn money through direct payments and build fan communities.
The pitch: At a time when social media has become riddled with bots and AI slop, Club can help creators — particularly livestreamers — build stronger relationships with their fans and diversify their businesses.
“We launched Club to create a more human form of social media,” said Henrik Pohlmann, Club’s 30-year-old CEO.
Club, which is launching out of beta this week with iOS and Android apps, is entering a crowded market, with big players…
