Content in too many tools
Publishing the same piece to web, app and social takes hours of copying.
Media & Entertainment
Media platforms that keep audiences coming back.
Content and streaming platforms, subscription and membership apps, and community features for publishers, creators and entertainment brands.
The problem
What gets in the way today.
High expectations
Audiences compare every app with the biggest streaming services.
Monetising fans
Turning occasional viewers into members needs a smooth, trustworthy flow.
Audiences on many platforms
Content needs to work on web, phones and TVs, each with its own rules.
Publishing takes too long
Getting content live involves too many manual steps and people.
Little data on what works
It is hard to see which content people really watch or read.
What we build
Media & Entertainment software we can build for you.
Content platforms
Publish articles, video and audio once, to web and apps.
Video streaming
Streaming through established video services, with access rules for members.
Subscriptions and memberships
Plans, trials and paywalls through an established billing provider.
Community features
Comments, profiles and notifications with the moderation tools you need.
Ticketing and events
Sell tickets, manage guest lists and check people in.
Audio and podcasts
Players, feeds and member-only episodes.
Recommendations
Suggest what to watch or read next based on what people enjoy.
Audience dashboards
See what people watch, read and share, with privacy in mind.
Solutions
Where most media & entertainment projects start.
Three common starting points. Most products grow to include more than one, and every scope is shaped around your needs.
Content app and website
- Video, audio or articles
- Search and recommendations
- Accounts and favourites
- Web and mobile
Publishing tools
- Content scheduling
- Media library
- Roles and approvals
- Previews
Membership and events
- Plans and paywalls
- Ticketing
- Offers and codes
- Reports
How we work
What we take care of in media & entertainment.
Every sector has its own rules and habits. These are the things we plan for from the first workshop, so they do not turn into surprises before launch.
Technology that suits this work
- React and Next.js
- React Native
- Node.js
- Video hosting and streaming services
- Stripe billing
Speed and scale
Content delivery networks and caching so launches do not fall over.
Easy publishing
Editors that let your team publish without a developer.
Moderation
Tools to keep comments and communities healthy.
Rights and access
Control who can watch what, by plan, region or date.
What changes
What good software gives your team.
Faster publishing
Fewer steps from idea to live.
Every screen
Content that works on any device.
Know what works
Clear audience data.
Direct revenue
Memberships and tickets you own.
Loyal audiences
Recommendations and reminders.
Simple for your team
Tools editors enjoy using.
Trends
Where media & entertainment is heading.
- 01
Direct-to-audience
Creators and publishers are building their own apps and memberships.
- 02
AI for content workflows
AI helps tag, caption and summarise content, with editors in control.
- 03
Short-form and live
Short videos and live events keep audiences coming back.
- 04
Privacy-friendly analytics
Audience measurement is moving away from third-party tracking.
Why CrowdApps
How we work with media & entertainment teams.
Scope agreed in writing
Before any work starts you get a written scope, timeline and price, so everyone knows what is being built.
Working software every week
Weekly demos of real, working features. You see progress and can change direction early.
You own the code and IP
Everything we build is yours: source code, designs and accounts, handed over in full.
NDA before we see your idea
We sign an NDA before you share details, and the same senior team stays with you from start to finish.
Our process
From first call to launch and beyond.
- 1
Intro call
A short call about what you need, who will use it and what is in the way today.
- 2
Written scope
Features, timeline and price in writing, with an NDA signed first if you need one.
- 3
Design
Clickable screens you can test with real users before we build.
- 4
Build and weekly demos
Working software every week, so you can steer as it takes shape.
- 5
Test and launch
Testing on real devices, then release to the web or the app stores.
- 6
Support and grow
Monitoring, fixes and new features in planned releases.
How our work carries over
Content management, video in learning platforms, subscriptions and member apps are things we have built in other sectors, and we are happy to talk you through how they carry over.
Talk to us about your project →Questions
Asked by media & entertainment teams.
Do you build your own video streaming?
No. We use established video hosting and streaming services, and build the experience, access rules and apps around them.
Can editors publish without a developer?
Yes. We set up content tools your team can use day to day.
Can you build video streaming?
Yes. We use established video hosting and streaming services so playback is reliable, and build the app experience around them.
Can editors publish without a developer?
Yes. We build content tools so your team can create, schedule and update content themselves.
How much does a project like this cost?
It depends on scope: the number of user types, features, integrations and platforms. After a short call we send a written scope with a fixed price or a monthly team cost, so you can decide before anything starts. You can also get a first range from our project estimator.
How long does it take to launch?
A focused first version usually takes a few months, and smaller tools can be faster. We agree the timeline in the written scope and show working software every week, so you can see it taking shape.
Who owns the code?
You do. The source code, designs, documentation and app store or cloud accounts are yours, and we hand everything over in full.
Do you support the product after launch?
Yes. We offer ongoing support, monitoring and updates, and we can keep adding features in planned releases. You can also take the code to your own team at any time.
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