Simon’s Cat is amongst a host of online creators expanding their content to the mobile video app.
Simon’s Cat is a YouTube channel known for its comedic animated videos depicting a cat and its owner, Simon. In the month since joining TikTok, the account has gained over 600,000 followers and received more than 3.8 million hearts, making it one of the most successful cross-generational channels on the platform.
The addition of Simon’s Cat to TikTok follows that of Mr. Bean, who joined the app back in January. His joining the platform has since gone on to inspire the #MrBeanChallenge, which saw users trying their hand at the television character’s iconic dance moves.
Speaking about having both Mr. Bean and Simon’s Cat on the platform, TikTok’s Community Manager, Joanna Touqmatchi, said:
“We are honoured to have these two renowned brands and outstanding content creators on our platform. They complement perfectly our vast and diversified family-friendly content whilst providing positive inspiration for our users around the world.”
Since joining TikTok, Mr. Bean’s channel has grown to include over 860,000 followers and more than three million hearts.
“TikTok offers us a great opportunity to engage with new audiences around the world through vertical, short-video content,” says Wim Ponnet, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer at Endemol Shine Group. “Although our Mr. Bean and Simon’s Cat channels are relatively new, we are seeing great traction on the platform and a really positive response from fans.”
Those wishing to follow either Simon’s Cat or Mr. Bean can do so by visiting their official TikTok pages.
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