Thursday, February 10, 2022

FANJOLT LAUNCHES GLOBALLY TO CONNECT FANS WITH THEIR CELEBRITY IDOLS IN SPORTS, MUSIC, AND POP CULTURE IN SUPPORT OF FAVORITE CAUSES

New Experiential Platform Launches Worldwide Today With Fan Favorites Rafael Nadal, Aaron Judge, Jewel, Ashanti, Kevin O'Leary, Josh Richards, Jen Selter, Daymond John, Lexi Thompson, Chevy Chase, Rocco DiSpirito, Annika Sörenstam, Leanne Morgan, Charlie Berens, Brent Rivera, Spencer Rattler, and Patrick Mahomes' 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and Tua Tagovailoa's Tua Foundation


NEW YORKFeb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FanJolt, a new experiential platform creating memorable interactions between fans and a curated list of premier talent to support their favorite causes, launches today worldwide. Focused on the fan experience, the new platform, available for free at the App store and on FanJolt.com, brings direct and live

interactive experiences to users with top names in sports, business, music, social media, comedy, and pop culture.

FanJolt is the only platform that offers fans the chance to get "JOLTED" for a once in a lifetime opportunity to speak directly to their favorite celebrity during live broadcasts. The new FanJolt app is designed to create direct connections with celebrities at various price points for live broadcasts, social media follows, and recorded videos, with one on one video chat requests coming soon. See a jolt in action here.

Aaron Judge, Annika Sörenstam, Antonio Esfandiari, Ashanti, Brent RiveraBryan Bros., Charlie BerensChevy ChaseDaniel NegreanuDaymond JohnGrigor DmitrovJen SelterJerry Jeudy, Jewel, Josh RichardsKareem HuntKevin O'LearyLeanne MorganLexi RiveraLexi ThompsonMaria HoMontana FoutsPenny OleksiakRafael NadalRocco DiSpiritoSloane StephensSpencer RattlerTaylor Heinicke, and Vernon Davis, as well as Patrick Mahomes' 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and Tua Tagovailoa's Tua Foundation are among its inaugural roster. A full roster of talent can be found at FanJolt.com or on the FanJolt app available at the App store.

Philanthropy is an important part of the experience at FanJolt. Organizations supported by FanJolt include Rafa Nadal FoundationAaron Judge's #AllRise FoundationPatrick Mahomes' 15 and the Mahomies FoundationTua Tagovailoa's Tua Foundation, and Jewel's Inspiring Children Foundation, with more to be identified by participating talent.

Trevor Short, Founder and CEO of FanJolt, said: "Most people dream about having a personal connection with their idols; FanJolt gives you the opportunity to make the dream a reality while being a force for good. FanJolt offers fans live connections and other ways to engage their favorite celebrities, making memorable and lasting moments that can be shared with friends and family. Charitable giving is a top priority at FanJolt and for our celebrity roster. We want to offer the FanJolt community the opportunity to support causes, foundations and charities that are important to our talent and users."

Rafael Nadal said: "I love the opportunity to directly engage with fans anywhere in the world, while providing support to charities and foundations. I am honored that I will be able to connect with fans through FanJolt, who have a shared passion for tennis and sports and I hope to impact their lives. I am excited to be part of this experience and to have the Rafa Nadal Foundation included among charities receiving support from the app. I can't wait to see how FanJolt will help and effect change with each Jolt."

Patrick Mahomes said: "I'm thrilled for the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation to be a part of FanJolt. FanJolt offers the global platform to educate and elevate the mission of the foundation and garner support for children's health and well-being. FanJolt has the capability to effect real change for all charities. I'm excited for what FanJolt and 15 and the Mahomies will do together."

Beginning February 15, fans can "Get Jolted And Give Back," highlighted by a series of live broadcasts of never before seen pairings of celebrity talent, with talent donating 100% of their net proceeds from broadcasts during the month of February to charities of their choice.

"Get Jolted And Give Back" special broadcasts include:

  • Aaron Judge and Josh Richards on February 15
  • Leanne Morgan and Charlie Berens on February 16
  • Taylor Heinicke and Spencer Rattler on February 16
  • Maria Ho and Daniel Negreanu on February 17
  • Rafael Nadal on February 18
  • Jewel and Kevin O'Leary on February 23

Other "Get Jolted And Give Back" experiences include live broadcasts from the Bahamas with creators Brent RiveraLexi Rivera, Ben Azelart, Pierson Wodzynski, as well as upcoming events with Jen SelterChevy ChaseSloane Stephens, and special guest stars.

Additionally, FanJolt will be giving away special opportunities and signed memorabilia from 21-time Grand Slam Title winner Rafael Nadal, and New York Yankee All-Star Aaron Judge, as well as a 3-night luxury vacation in Las Vegas courtesy of Mandalay Bay, among many other exclusive opportunities. Details available at FanJolt.com.

The platform will also feature "FanJolt Exclusives," special opportunities for celebrities not normally on the FanJolt roster to host one-off live broadcasts to engage their global fan-base to promote films, book launches, new music or support causes they care about.

FanJolt is available for FREE at the Apple store and provides fans with live engagement and a rare and personal connection with their favorite celebrities at varying price points.

FanJolt can be found at FanJolt.com and on social media at FanJolt on Facebook, @fanjoltlive on Twitter, and @fanjolt on Instagram!

ABOUT FANJOLT

FanJolt is the ultimate destination for live access and to create memorable moments between fans and their favorite celebrities in sports, music, entertainment, and pop culture while supporting important causes. The new FanJolt app creates the most direct encounters with celebrities at every price point, including live broadcasts, social media follows, and recorded videos, with one on one video chat requests coming soon. Deriving its name from one of its unique features, FanJolt offers broadcast participants the special opportunity to be "Jolted" on screen for a one-on-one conversation with their favorite celebrity. Stellar talent on FanJolt's roster include Aaron JudgeAndrew Davila, Annika Sörenstam, Antonio Esfandiari, Ashanti, Ben Azeler, Brent RiveraBryan Bros., Charlie BerensChevy ChaseDaniel NegreanuDaymond John, Dom Brack, Grigor DmitrovJen SelterJeremy HutchinsJerry Jeudy, Jewel, Josh RichardsKareem HuntKevin O'LearyLeanne MorganLexi HenslerLexi RiveraLexi ThompsonMaria HoMontana FoutsPenny OleksiakPierson WodzynskiRafael NadalRocco DiSpiritoSloane StephensSpencer RattlerTaylor Heinicke, and Vernon Davis, as well as Patrick Mahomes' 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and Tua Tagovailoa's Tua Foundation with a growing number of curated personalities. A full list of talent is available on the App and at Fanjolt.com. FanJolt also allows talent and fans to engage to serve the greater good, with a portion of the proceeds from identified experiences going to philanthropic causes through the FanJolt Foundation, a fiscally sponsored project of the Player Philanthropy Fund, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

SOURCE FanJolt

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