TAPP TV
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TAPP TV ("TAPP" stands for TV APP) is a subscription-based online video content network, home to individual "channels" built around public personalities with large followings.[1][2] It was founded in 2013 by Jeff Gaspin, former chairman of NBC Universal Television, and Jonathan Klein, former president of CNN US. Michael Greer, former CTO of the Onion, is TAPP's co-founder and CTO.
TAPP TV subscribers pay $9.95 per month or $99.95 per year to receive daily video content from subscribed video channels.[3] Each channel is sold separately.
TAPP TV's investors include Discovery Communications and Demarest Films, as well as individual investors including Eric Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Google, and investment bankers Ken Moelis, Peter Ezersky and Michael Huber.[4] In addition to Gaspin and Klein, the TAPP TV board includes Sean Atkins, senior vice president and general manager, Digital, at Discovery Communications.