Once upon a time, YouTube vlogging sensation Casey Neistat launched an app called “BEME” — but after selling the program to CNN, news on the project went radio silent. Casey Neistat is one of YouTube’s most prominent vloggers. Boasting over 12 million subscribers, the influencer reached fame for his daily vlogs in New York City, but has since moved to Los Angeles to focus on his family. That being said, his content still drives millions of views with every upload… but he’s more than just a YouTuber. In 2014, Neistat founded Beme Inc. alongside Matt Hackett with the intention of creating a mobile app by the same name: BEME. Neistat described the app as “Snapchat before Snapchat,” with an emphasis on sharing experiences without staring through a phone screen. Instead, users would record footage while holding their phone to their chest, allowing them to take in the real world instead of a filtered version of reality. In a stroke of major fortune, CNN purchased Beme Inc. in 2016 with the intention of creating a new brand to market to younger audiences… but in 2017, the BEME app officially shut down. Read More: Joe Rogan slams “disgusting” criticism over Simone Biles’…
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Casey Neistat reveals what happened to his BEME app
