Newzo is a mobile news-sharing platform that rewards users with coins when their shared news articles are read by others. The app provides current affairs and breaking news content, with earnings redeemable weekly via UPI transfer. It features a UTM trace mechanism to track sharing performance and a transparent monetization plan.
- Applications
- Content & Publishing
- Media & Entertainment
- Software Only
Funding
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional news consumption is a passive activity where readers receive information without any direct benefit or incentive for engagement. Users who share news articles across social networks and messaging platforms receive no compensation for the value they generate through content distribution and audience reach.
Solution
Newzo is a mobile app that combines news consumption with a reward-based sharing model, allowing users to earn coins when the news articles they share are read by others. The platform provides a steady stream of current affairs and breaking news content that users can easily distribute to friends and family through integrated sharing tools. Each view generated from a user's shared links contributes coins to their account, creating a direct financial incentive for active content distribution. Users can cash out accumulated coins every Saturday, with payments deposited directly into their bank accounts via UPI ID.
Target Audience
Primary users are individuals in India who regularly consume and share news content on social media and messaging platforms, seeking to monetize their content distribution activity.
Features
- Bulk unique URL generation with UTM trace mechanism to track individual sharing performance and link clicks
- Reward system based on content sharing rather than direct selling, differentiating from typical referral programs
- Transparent monetization plan that clearly communicates earning rules and payout structures
- Mobile app available on both Play Store and App Store with OTP-based login and profile setup
- Secure user profile management including name, phone number, email, and UPI ID for direct payouts
- Weekly cash-out schedule with automatic bank deposit via UPI integration