8. Famous

About this episode

This episode explores the impact and legacy of Vine following its shutdown in 2016.

Do you believe in life after Vine? On October 28, 2016, the app took its last breath. It left behind a bittersweet legacy that would shape the internet for years to come. In this episode, we unravel the truth behind the app’s demise: the million-dollar demands, the missed opportunities (lip-syncing, anyone?), and the seismic impact it had on creators and culture. With firsthand accounts from insiders and creators, we explore whether Vine’s early exit preserved its charm or whether it was always destined to fall. Credits: Benedict Townsend - Host & Creator Mary Goodhart - Producer & Creator Kevyah Cardoso - Narrative & Creative Producer Patrick Lee - Sound Design & Score Chris Janes – Mix Lucy Chisholm Batten - Legal Sophie Snelling - Executive Producer Al Riddel - Head of Factual Podcasts Vicky Etchells - Director of Podcasts Archive acknowledgments: CBS News/CNET/’It’s official: Twitter Shut Down Vine’ Bluezone Corporation/’Cinematic Session – Industrial Samples & Impacts’ Artwork acknowledgments: Cathleen Dovolis Brandon Moore  B Bowen Nicholas Fraser James Morosky Ava Ryan

People in this episode

Host: Benedict Townsend

Topics covered

• Vine
• internet culture
• social media
• creators
• technology
• legacy

Keywords

• Vine
• shutdown
• internet legacy
• creators
• social media impact

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News, CNET, Bluezone Corporation

Books & works: Cinematic Session – Industrial Samples & Impacts

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