# Stand-Up Streaming Apps Comedy Apps Like Laugh.ly's Laugh Radio Make Streaming Sets Simple By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-05-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comedy-apps References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/09/laugh-ly-aims-to-be-the-pandora-for-stand-up-comedy/) & [laughradio](http://www.laughradio.com/) While other comedy apps might focus on joke generation of shareable gifs, Laugh Radio by startup Laugh.ly hopes to make [streaming stand-up sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-me-ai) as easy and accessible as streaming music. Many comedians are turning to streaming services like [Netflix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-rock-2) to host their shows (for example, Aziz Ansari and John Mulaney). A natural next step is looking to a mobile streaming platform such as comedy apps. Coming soon in Summer 2016, the Laugh Radio app lets users follow big names and emerging comedians, which also gives comics a chance to monetize their fan base. This has been a challenge for many in the entertainment industry, with [streaming subscription models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audia-box) becoming increasingly prevalent in television, music and movies. Now a comedy is entering into the sphere as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streaming Stand-up:** Apps are focusing on streaming stand-up sets to make it as easy and accessible as streaming music, providing an opportunity for comedians to monetize their fan base. - **Mobile Comedy Apps:** Mobile comedy apps are becoming more popular, providing an opportunity for comedians to expand their reach and monetize their fan base. - **Monetizing Fan Base:** Comedy and entertainment industries are recognizing the opportunity of utilizing streaming platforms to monetize their fan base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has an opportunity to utilize mobile comedy apps and streaming platforms to reach and monetize a wider audience. - **Technology:** The advancement of mobile technology presents an opportunity for comedy apps to provide an easy and accessible way to stream stand-up sets. - **Marketing:** Marketers can utilize mobile comedy apps and streaming platforms to reach new customers and fan base, creating a new avenue for advertising and sponsorship opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Streaming Service Livestreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neflix-livestream.md) - [Live Audio Streaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-amp.md) - [Radio-Style Chat Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amp.md) - [Simple Joke Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-jokes1.md) - [Satirical News Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-satire-news.md) - [Inaugural Live Comedy Specials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-rock-2.md) - [Publication Audio Journalism Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyt-audio.md) - [Smart TV Radio Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-radio.md) - [Immersive Sports Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-streaming-apps.md)