# Rewarding Livestreaming Apps The Busker App Helps Multimedia Creators Maximize Their Earnings By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livestreaming-apps References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/10/17/busker-app-commerce/) & [busker.co](https://busker.co/) Busker is an innovative and intelligently designed smartphone livestreaming app that is designed to make it easier for [content creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headquarterz) to go about finding an audience, engaging with them and making their due financial profit. What makes this livestreaming app unique from its competitors is the fact that it allows viewers to pay creators in cash increments in order to support their work. What's more, creators can go about making their content available for download and purchase. While many livestreaming apps out there appear to be focused on sharing of content, Busker takes things to the next level by helping creators grow their audience while getting [monetary rewards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlo) simultaneously. This makes the app exceptionally inviting for young and upcoming musicians, filmmakers and performers looking to leverage smartphone platforms to put their product out there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monetized Livestreaming:** Livestreaming apps that allow creators to earn money through tips and content sales. - **Direct-to-consumer Sales:** Apps that enable creators to sell their original content and merchandise directly to their audience. - **Audience Growth Assistance:** Livestreaming apps with tools and features for creators to expand their audience reach. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate livestreaming apps to augment their revenue streams through ticketed live events and exclusive content sales. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can develop monetized livestreaming features to further engage their users and attract more influencers. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce businesses can utilize direct-to-consumer sales features in livestreaming apps to offer personalized product recommendations and drive conversions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creator Streaming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-streaming.md) - [Online Creator Banking Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashstream.md) - [Live Music Booking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gig-app1.md) - [Influencer Photo Monetization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monetization-apps.md) - [Creator-Connecting Texting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatorconnecting-texting-app.md) - [Street Performer Livestream Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburb-street-performance-recorder.md) - [Music Investment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-investment.md) - [Curated Sport Moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-live-moments-in-sport.md) - [Simple Creator Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buy-me-a-beer.md)