The QC Scene: Hang W/…New Social Media App

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Β CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Β Today’s jaw-dropping Princeton research report predicting that the beloved social media site Facebook will lose 80 percent of its users by 2015-2017 is no news to teens, who are flocking to new social media apps like Hang w/ for the fresh, cool factor and a friendlier environment.

Live streaming and simultaneous chat application Hang w/, which recently hit 1 million downloads after just nine months since its launch, is attracting young users who crave its authenticity and spontaneity.Β  Β The app has also gained favor with celebs from 50 Cent and Lucy Hale to Paula Abdul and Jamie Kennedy who can talk live to fans anytime, uncensored.

I spoke with CEO and Founder Andrew Maltin to discuss his new technology.