Viafoura and Tickaroo Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver Live Blogging and Interactive Community Experiences for Publishers
Toronto, Canada and Regensburg, Germany —January 28th, 2026— Viafoura, the leading engagement and community platform for digital publishers, and Tickaroo, a premier provider of live blogging and real-time content solutions, announced today a partnership to offer publishers a best-in-class solution for powering live coverage and interactive audience experiences.
Tickaroo’s live blogging technology enables media companies to reach new audiences in real time and monetize their attention by delivering breaking news, sports coverage, and event updates. When paired with Viafoura’s suite of community engagement tools, including commenting, live Q&As, live chats and audience polls, publishers can seamlessly extend dynamic live coverage into interactive community experiences that foster participation and trust.
“This partnership brings together two leaders in audience engagement,” said Mark Zohar, President & CEO of Viafoura. “By integrating Viafoura’s community platform with Tickaroo’s live blogging solution, we’re empowering publishers to deliver richer, more interactive experiences across their owned and operated properties.”
The companies will collaborate on go-to-market initiatives, technical integrations, and joint customer opportunities across North America and Europe. Publishers will benefit from a unified approach to engagement and content creation, backed by proven solutions used by some of the world’s most recognized media brands.
“We’re excited to join forces with Viafoura,” said Naomi Owusu, CEO of Tickaroo. “Together, we’re giving publishers the tools not only to inform and entertain their readers, but to transform passive audiences into active communities.”
About Viafoura
Viafoura helps media companies build thriving digital communities by powering real-time conversations, engagement analytics, and personalization experiences that increase user retention, time on site, and first-party data capture. www.viafoura.com
About Tickaroo
Tickaroo helps deliver engaging, real-time stories that increase reach, build trust, and drive audience growth. Tickaroo Live Blog enables newsrooms to collaborate seamlessly, syndicate live content, and enhance audience engagement, generating new revenue opportunities. www.tickaroo.com
Media Contact
Alex Lea – Head of Revenue at Viafoura
Devon Ramirez – International Account Manager at Tickaroo