Who's Behind MetropolitanZoom?
Meet Bernie Furshpan
“Our new, virtual nightclub enables performers to see their audience on large screens. By reinstating that all-important visual connection across the (virtual) footlights, the experience of the live event happening in real-time -- at the same time -- for performers and audience alike is solved. In the COVID era, MetropolitanZoom is a game-changer." - Bernie Furshpan, Pres|CEO
CoViD-19 Impact Survey of 5,000 Theater-goers
The Popularity of Virtual Performances
- 78% watch live stream content. The adoption of live streaming content by the arts has pushed the boundaries and removed stigmas.
- 89% under 25; 87% 25-40; 81% 40-60; 73% above 60
- 75% were satisfied with the quality and content
- Only 26% is paid for streaming content
- Willingness to pay for streaming content 24% Yes, 36% Maybe;
- Price dependent 50%,
- Content dependent 50%
- 50% would buy a VR device that theater is selling to heighten experience