Facebook’s Daniel Danker explained that Watch is a new destination for users of the social media platform to consume content.

Content is made by a variety of creators and publishers who are hoping to build a loyal audience for their shows streamed on Facebook. 

“People discover shows through their community, through their friends and through people who share their interests but also by the Facebook community at large,” Danker said.

He continued: “We are really excited about Watch and hope to create a platform where creators and publishers can thrive, can find a loyal audience and make money using ads and sponsorships.” 

Daniel Danker

Product Director, Facebook 

Daniel Danker is a Product Director at Facebook, leading product management of the company’s video product and Facebook Live.

Danker joined Facebook in January 2016, and oversaw the global rollout of Facebook Live, as well as new formats including Live 360 and Live.

Before joining Facebook, he was Chief Product Officer of Shazam, where he sat on Shazam’s executive board and was responsible for the company’s product strategy and direction.

Danker led the expansion of Shazam’s role in music and was instrumental in growing new businesses like Shazam for television. He joined Shazam in 2013 from the BBC, where he was the General Manager of BBC iPlayer, responsible for making it ubiquitous across mobile, web, and connected TV.  

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