We are excited to share that Aron Levitz has been appointed co-President of Wattpad, alongside Kyung-Bo Nam! Together, the pair will lead Wattpad into its next era of growth. Aron has seen many eras of Wattpad, from his first role as Head of Business Development through building Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. His passion for storytelling and deep knowledge of the community make him the ideal person to work with KB to help propel the brand into its next chapter! Read more about this announcement here: https://lnkd.in/g5q7g7D3
About us
Wattpad. Where Stories Live. Wattpad’s vision is to entertain and connect the world through stories. A leading social storytelling platform and home to a community of more than 94 million people who spend over 23 billion minutes a month engaged in original stories, Wattpad has democratized storytelling for a new generation of diverse Gen Z writers and their fans. Alongside Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, the company’s TV, film, and publishing counterparts, Wattpad combines art and science to unearth incredible stories and cultivate the fandoms driving the future of entertainment. The company is proudly based in Toronto, Canada. Learn more at: company.wattpad.com
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- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2006
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36 Wellington St E
Toronto, Ontario M5E, CA
Employees at Wattpad
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Albert Wenger
Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures
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Aron Levitz
I mix Art and Science; Tech, Entertainment and Community. Award winning producer, publisher of books and over all nerd..
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Allen Lau
Recovering CEO, 3x Entrepreneur, 2x exits (last one at US$660M), Deep Tech VC by Profession, Electrical Engineer by Training, Rocket Scientist at…
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Tamara Lush
Fiction Author
Updates
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We are officially 6 days away from NY Advertising Week, and the Wattpad WEBTOON Ad Solutions Team is looking forward to seeing you there! 🔥 📣 Be sure to check out the Wattpad WEBTOON Hub in the Leadership Zone from October 7th - 10th, and don’t miss our panel discussion on October 8th at 11:30am ET as we explore Fandoms, Tropes and Reaching Gen Z Through Storytelling! 🎤 If you haven’t already, register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/emJxyA29 Drop a comment if you'll be in town and/or attending - The team would love to connect! #AWNY24 #AdWeek #Networking #Marketing #Advertising #Wattpad #WEBTOON
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At Wattpad, nothing is more important than our community. We prioritize initiatives and campaigns that foster community and reflect what our readers and writers want: representation, inclusion, and a place to call home. We're honored to share that our efforts have been recognized with The Webby Awards nomination in the Community category. 🗳️ Vote for us below! Community: https://lnkd.in/geNSnnaC
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We are excited to share that Wattpad and WEBTOON will be attending #YMSNYC this week! Come say hi to our awesome team, Kelly O'Mara , Hyunju Christine Yoo and JIHUN SONG at our booth and let’s connect on all things storytelling and Gen Z marketing. 📚 ✏ We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/ggR6NuSa
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Our new survey highlights where the future of fiction is heading. Spoiler alert: it’s digital. Discover how generational shifts in reading habits and a skeptical view of AI are shaping the future of fiction. Join Nick Uskoski, Wattpad’s Head of Content, as he unpacks the findings with Rob Salkowitz at Forbes: https://lnkd.in/erNrbpEh