The story goes something likes this..."It's Otis! Otis loves us!" was the email from one friend to another. "Ah, you're watching Animal House." "Yeah. And why can't we check-in to TV shows? I watch way more TV than I go out..." "That's a great f'ing idea." And thus, Philo was born.
We started Philo with the goal of connecting television viewers, television content, and networks and sponsors via social media. Our first product was the Philo consumer web and mobile applications. Over the last several months, we've been working on a new platform to connect the social TV ecosystem. During this process, we got to know some folks in and around the check-in space quite well and we are now pleased to announce that we have found a new home: Philo has been acquired by Local Response, which lets brands and merchants tweet offers to end users based on their check-ins. We're very excited to join forces with the Local Response team.
As a result of the transaction, we are shutting down our consumer service. But fear not, there are plenty of social TV applications out there and we like them all in their own way. Here are a few to try out:
GetGlue Check-in to TV shows. Or movies. Or music. Or books. Or any entertainment. Great stuff and good people. Plus they'll send you stickers in the mail.
IntoNow Like Shazam for TV. And yes it really works.
Miso Like Philo. But different.
Tunerfish Like Miso. But different.
SocialGuide A real-time social TV guide.
Yap.TV Like SocialGuide (for the iPad).
And there are plenty more. Use one or use all - just remember to share your check-ins with all of your friends via social media ;-)
Thank you for all of your support - The Philo Team