Snapchat has introduced the following 15 members in its 523 creator accelerator program, which goals to supply help and help for small, minority-owned companies and creatives, which historically don’t have entry to such sources.
Initially launched in 2022, Snap’s 523 program contains 12 months of help for the chosen members, which will even see them obtain mentorship alternatives, associate schooling, in-app publicity and extra.
And this yr, Snap has prolonged the parameters of the initiative to broaden its help.
As per Snap:
“As introduced at Snapchat’s NewFronts presentation earlier this spring, the 2024 program has expanded to incorporate all underrepresented communities, together with the LGBTQ+ group, and has partnered with Ensemble, a branded leisure firm co-founded by award-winning actress, author, and producer Issa Rae to empower this yr’s class of storytellers whereas offering manufacturers with alternatives to collaborate instantly with them.”
It’s an essential initiative, offering further help for these most in want, whereas additionally serving to to construct Snapchat as a key facilitator of promotion and connection for minority-owned manufacturers.
Snap has additionally partnered with Clinique and AT&T to supply expanded help and schooling, which can higher place members for future success.
The chosen creators will likely be featured in Snapchat’s Discovery part all year long.
