Shots Studios is a Los Angeles-based media company founded by brothers John Shahidi and Sam Shahidi. The company creates original mobile-first content, primarily for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. With originals spanning Netflix, YouTube Originals, Facebook Watch, and Spotify Originals, Shots Studios content accrues over 22 billion minutes of watch time per year on YouTube alone. Shots Studios was originally founded as a software development company named Rock Software in 2009, focusing on creating mobile games and, eventually, celebrity-partnered apps after an expansion and rebrand to RockLive. Some early RockLive celebrity partners include Cristiano Ronaldo, Usain Bolt, and Mike Tyson. With the support of a team of investors including Justin Bieber, the company rebranded to Shots in 2013, launching a photo-sharing app. In 2016, Shots entered into partnerships with Internet creators and began producing original content as Shots Studios.
| Formerly called | Rock Software, RockLive, Inc. (2009–2013), Shots Studios, Inc. (2013–Present) |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | MCN |
| Founded | January 04, 2008 |
| Founders | John Shahidi, Sam Shahidi |
| Key people | John Shahidi, Sam Shahidi, Justin Bieber, Lele Pons |
About Shots Studios
Entertainment company operating as a record label, management and production company founded by brothers John and Sam Shahidi that is home to numerous internet personalities. Justin Bieber is an investor in the company.
Achievement of Shots Studios
Company investor Justin Bieber asked Rudy Mancuso to be the opening act on Purpose World Tour in 2017. Other artists affiliated with the company were Anwar Jibawi, Lele Pons and Hannah Stocking.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Shots Studios
Mobile social software.
Latest information about Shots Studios updated on July 28 2021.
