LOS ANGELES—Audio-based social media platform Clubhouse has selected "Sex Profiteers" as a finalist in its inaugural “Creator First” accelerator program.
"Sex Profiteers" is a Clubhouse chat room covering the business of selling sexy: how it is marketed, consumed and monetized. The show’s creators and hosts are industry veterans and co-founders of boutique marketing firm Agency Bardo, Magalie Rheault (COO of Evil Angel) and Cyndi Pham (CEO of Dirty Hen). Previous guests have included Vitaly of VitalyUncensored.com and Ana Foxxx and Misty Stone for Playboy Plus. "Sex Profiteers" was selected from a field of over 5,000 show concepts, narrowed down to only 60 finalists. Finalists will compete to be showcased on Clubhouse as a recurring series on the app.
“From a business standpoint, I feel like the topic of marketing sexuality has been taboo for far too long. The adult industry has always been at the forefront of technology, content distribution and marketing, but is often marginalized," Pham said. "There are a lot of people who speak for our industry but there are not enough voices from within included in the larger conversation. To be able to connect with Clubhouse’s listeners gives us an incredible opportunity to help further normalize the discussion.”
Clubhouse recently closed an undisclosed $4B valuation Series C led by Andreesen Horowitz and has hosted luminaries such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah, Drake and Paris Hilton. Most recently Clubhouse inked a deal with the NFL to host audio rooms about the upcoming draft. In March, Clubhouse announced its “Creator First” program to support and curate content on the platform through its accelerator, similar to TikTok and YouTube creator programs.
“Having been an early adopter of this app, I’m incredibly proud to be part of Clubhouse’s Creator First program," Rheault commented. "I believe it’s important to be at the forefront of new technologies and progressive platforms like this one. We wanted to give a voice to our industry and bring on conversations and guests that are exciting, relevant and that have successfully monetized their brand or product in that space. I am honored that our show was selected amongst such great concepts, and to be able to share knowledge and expertise with this great community.”
All pilots will be hosted live on Clubhouse beginning May 10 via Clubhouse HQ.
