RockLive

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RockLive is an American online social network and games developer that was founded in 2009.

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In 2013, RockLive became Shots Studios, a digital studio and management company which also released the Shots App, a comedy social network for millennials. [1]

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RockLive developed mobile games in partnership with athletes, including Mike Tyson, [2] Cristiano Ronaldo [3] and Usain Bolt. [4]

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Sam Shahidi is a businessperson, software developer, music producer and music manager. In 2009, he and his brother John started the video game development company RockLive, where they developed mobile games for athletes such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Mike Tyson. In 2013 RockLive became Shots Mobile, and in 2015 it became Shots Studios. The company helps create content and manages the careers of artists such as Alesso, Anitta, Anwar Jibawi, Lele Pons and Rudy Mancuso.

References

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  2. ↑ Bilton, Nick. "Building Apps for Mike Tyson and Other Big Names". Bits Blog. Retrieved 2018-03-13.
  3. ↑ Sam Laird (2011-12-28). "How Mobile Games Are Sports Stars' Newest Marketing Channel". Mashable.com. Retrieved 2014-02-10.
  4. ↑ Carney, Michael (2012-07-17). "RockLive and Olympian Usain Bolt Release Addictive Mobile Game With the Help of Celebrity Friends". PandoDaily. Retrieved 2014-02-10.



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