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Kiwibox
URL www.kiwibox.com
Type of site social network service
Registration Yes
Owner Kiwibox.com, Inc.
Launched 1999
Current status Active

Kiwibox.com is a social network as well as an online magazine that is owned by Kiwibox.com Inc (KIWB BB:KIWB.OB), founded in 1999.

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Company Information

Founded in 1999 by Lin Dai and purchased by Magnitude Inc. in 2007,[3] Kiwibox.com is a social networking destination and online magazine for young adults, with over half a million members.[4] Kiwibox is a social network with user profile pages, forums, blogs, and an online magazine.



Features

Kiwibox has a number of unique features such as offering member jobs, which include writing for the site's magazine content and advisor to other members.



History


Kiwibox 1.0, 1999 launch


[edit] 1999 - 2004

Kiwibox was founded and launched.[5]



2005 - 2007

Kiwibox exceeded 1 million registered members. Kiwibox merged with Magnitude Information Systems[6] (OTC BB:MAGY.OB).



2008 - 2009

August 2008, Kiwibox launched the new Kiwibox 2.0[7] site. With the launch of Kiwibox 2.0, the mobile platform also went live for users to gain access to Kiwibox via cell phones.[8] Sadly, the mobile platform only allowed users to access a small part of the site and the link provided to view the full site was never functional.
During 2008, the Kiwibox Teen Network[9] was also launched. In late 2008, Kiwibox signed contracts with Universal Music Group to distribute video content to its users.[10]
Early in 2009, with over 500 original self-produced videos, Kiwibox was accepted into the partnership program with YouTube, LLC.[11] Kiwibox crossed 2 million registered members.[5] The 4KIWI SMS platform launched enabeling users to get SMS updates from news to friend alerts.



2010

During the beginning months of 2010, Kiwibox released their full functioning Android application allowing users to easily explore, connect, and party via their cellular phones. The revamped site is now a community for college students and young professionals, to connect with friends on the net and meet new people while having a fulfilling online experience. Kiwibox is a platform for them to show off their s****s and interests, whether it is writing, photography, event promotion and planning, or general technical tasks. Along with the social network, the online magazine continues to thrive as well as the new Nightlife/Events section.



See also

  • List of social networking websites



References

  1. ^ emma hughes (8 October 2008). "Universal music group joins kiwibox". theinquirer. http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/...ic-group-joins. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  2. ^ Caroline McCarthy (5 August 2008). "Teen social network Kiwibox relaunches out of beta". CNET News. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13577_3-10006335-36.html. Retrieved 2009-06-12.
  3. ^ Magnitude Information Systems to acquire Kiwibox Media Retrieved 2009-12-17.
  4. ^ Kiwibox.com
  5. ^ a b Universal Music Group (UMG) and Kiwibox.com Launch Music Video Library
  6. ^ Magnitude Announces Acquisition Agreement
  7. ^ Kiwibox Gives Teen Social Network a Makeover
  8. ^ Kiwibox takes its community into mobile
  9. ^ Kiwibox, Burst Media, a good match
  10. ^ UMG To Distribute Music Videos on Kiwibox
  11. ^ Kiwibox Accepted Into YouTube Partner Program



External links

  • Official website
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