On 5 March 2007, we launched Zoopy as a brand new multimedia service in South Africa, changing the lives and internet media habits of our fans forever. We’ve never taken your attention for granted, and really appreciate you visiting us and watching our videos over the last five years. Here’s to many more together, on whatever device you’re using, wherever you are, whenever you like.
To make the day extra special, some local celebs decided to wish us a happy birthday 
Adding to our already-impressive collection of apps is the new version of our iOS (iPhone) app. This new version loads faster, looks better and does more!
The biggest change is the new iPad interface. Download the app on iTunes and sync it to your iPhone and iPad, with a unique interface for each.
Now you can watch Zoopy from your phone, or your tablet, with ease. Same great app, new experiences everywhere!
As we continue to grow Zoopy into the mobile entertainment destination everyone wants to watch on their phone, we’re looking to welcome a senior PHP developer to the team.
If you can tick all the boxes below, please give us a shout. If you make the shortlist, you’ll need to be available for a personal interview at Zoopy HQ in Cape Town in the very near future.
Here’s who we’re looking for:
Working together with Zoopy’s Systems Architect, you’ll be responsible for:
Here’s what you need to bring with you:
Technically-speaking, you need to be able to demonstrate proficiency in working with:
Please send your application to info@zoopy.com as soon as possible. We’re looking to fill this position in the next two weeks, so we’re going to begin shortlisting quickly and then move to final interview stages.
Nokia S40 owners can now enjoy Zoopy as a dedicated app on their phones.
Adding to our other three apps (iPhone, Blackberry and Android), the Nokia S40 app is the first of two Nokia apps we’ll be rolling out.
Next out the gate will be the Nokia S60 app, taking care of the other half of Nokia handsets out there.
If you own an S40 handset, all you need to do is visit the Nokia/Ovi Store and download the app:
http://store.ovi.com/content/232264
Some of the most popular S40 phones include the Nokia X2, Nokia C3, Nokia 5130c and Nokia 2700c.
See the full list of S40 devices here:
http://www.developer.nokia.com/Devices/Device_specifications/?filter1=series40webapps
Enjoy
The numbers are in. Mobile video consumption and engagement has increased dramatically over recent months, leapfrogging desktop access across many metrics.
In addition, according to recent reports from both eMarketer and Gartner, mobile video advertising is poised for the fastest growth of all the mobile ad platforms between now and 2015. In fact, eMarketer predicts that mobile video ads will generate more revenue in 2015 than the combined revenue generated by banners and rich media combined in 2011.
One of Zoopy’s presenters, Leani Ekermans, was chosen to be on the cover of Vodacom Now’s digital magazine in a piece about online shopping. Being digital, the article also features a video of Leani and her online shopping experience, and as always we couldn’t be prouder of one of our own. Keep on keeping on, Leani!
See the cover here and click through to Leani’s video by jumping to ’3′ at the bottom right of the digimag.
If you’re looking for a quick video summary of the day ahead, you have to watch Rise & Shine! At 7.30am every weekday morning, we bring you day’s top news headlines, traffic and weather, giving you everything you need to know in one jam-packed video update, all brought to you by our gorgeous three presenters Jamie, Lizeola and Terri.
Here’s this morning’s episode:
Take a look at some of our previous episodes in the Rise & Shine channel and remember to tune into Zoopy every morning at 7.30am sharp!
The second new Zoopy show to hit our viewers’ mobile screens is Babe Brigade, a show that introduces you to a sensational selection of South Africa’s freshest modeling talent, hand-picked for their attitude, achievements and good looks. Here’s one of our first Babes, Dana:
Keep an eye on the Babe Brigade channel for more Babes every week.
We’re attending the Mobile Video Summit in London this week to look at where the mobile video industry is moving around the globe. These are a few of the interesting stats and insights shared:
We, here at Zoopy, love all things video! We watch on our phones and on our PC’s. So we’re super excited that we can now watch Zoopy videos on our TV’s, with our new BOXEE app!
Boxee.tv – a platform for internet video/TV – has apps for Windows, Mac and Linux. They also make a special box that you plug right into your TV set, which means you can watch all your favorite Phuti and Kuli videos from the comfort of your couch.
Get your couch potato on with this cool little app. You’ll be in love in 90 seconds!
Our CEO Jason Elk has been in the news lately, spreading the Zoopy love as far as the eye can see. Here are a few of the articles:
Leadership Magazine: IT Head Honchos interview