ChoreMonster's Gamification Works for Pixar

Have mentioned ChoreMonster here a number of times.  A very creative startup by a former  colleague.

ChoreMonster lands Disney deal to promote 'Inside Out'  
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Cincinnati startup ChoreMonster has landed a partnership with one of the world's biggest media companies and will help it promote a new feature film.

ChoreMonster in Over-the-Rhine is working with The Walt Disney Co.'s Pixar to promote "Inside Out," a movie that takes place inside the mind of a young girl who has just moved to a new city. The movie – planned for release June 19 – focuses on the girl's emotions. Those feelings act as the story's main characters.

ChoreMonster uses the web and mobile applications to help make chores fun for children and easy for parents to track and reward their behavior.   ....  "

Choremonster Meets Disney

I see that colleague and long time connect Chris Bergman has been out in LA to meet with Disney to talk about his gamification startup Choremonster.   What a natural connection.    Have written much about that here.  Good luck on your new connections!  Check out the Choremonster site.

ChoreMonster Lauded by Parents Magazine

In Bizjournals, about colleague Chris Bergman's  startup ChoreMonster.  Congratulations Chris!

' ... Cincinnati-made app lauded by Parents Magazine on 'Today' show
A Cincinnati-made app was touted by Parents Magazine as one of the must-haves for 2015 in a segment on the "Today" show this morning. ...

Parents Magazine editor in chief Dana Points selected Cincinnati-made ChoreMonster as one of six best apps for families she presented on the national morning program. ... '

See some of my previous writing on this Startup, link below.   A good example of gamification, here turning family chores into a game.

Disney Accelerator Chooses ChoreMonster

The ChoreMonster system, founded by a former colleague, has been mentioned here a number of times.  Now they have been chosen by the Disney Accelerator.   The premise:   " ... What if your kids begged you to do their chores? ... With ChoreMonster, it's possible. No chore charts required. ChoreMonster is a suite of web and mobile apps that make chores fun for kids. ...  

Updates on ChoreMonster

A former colleague's startup, new updates:

" ... ChoreMonster, the platform that wants to encourage your kids to do their household tasks by rewarding them for achieving goals, has today released a major update for its Web and iOS apps that brings new features and makes the platform completely free for the first time.

In brief, it allows children to earn points by completing chores to work towards goals set by parents, like an hour of gaming or TV time, or something larger like a family holiday. ... " 

Making a Game of Chores

I see that colleague Chris Bergman's ChoreMonster startup was mentioned in this morning's Cincinnati Enquirer. Nice idea that I have not been following for a while.  Worth taking a look at.

The premise: " ... What if your kids begged you to do their chores? ... With ChoreMonster, it's possible. No chore charts required. ChoreMonster is a suite of web and mobile apps that make chores fun for kids. ... "

Will follow with more from Chris as this progresses.    @Choremonster  See also their blog.