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New ZOOTCH App Allowing Users to Message Anybody Nearby with no Personal Info Required, is set to Launch at SXSW 2020

ZOOTCH, the 'messaging app with a twist,' offers the capability to communicate with anyone nearby without ever having to disclose a personal cell number, email address or social media contact information


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TORONTO, March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ZOOTCH, a new instant messaging app that connects people with no need to exchange personal information is being officially launched at the South by Southwest (SXSW) 2020 Conference & Festivals in Austin, Texas from March 15-18 at booth #244 in the SXSW Market Place.

The new messaging app is now available in the App Store and on Google Play.

Whether youu2019re all business, or simply looking to communicate with friends and family, ZOOTCH opens up a whole new realm of messaging capabilities.

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"We call it 'a messaging app with a twist,' since it gives you the ability to easily communicate with anybody within your 25-mile radius without needing to have or to exchange personal contact information," said ZOOTCH Founder David Weiss. "Once initial contact has been made, you will be able to communicate no matter where you are located."

In today's high-tech society, Weiss says invasion of privacy is a huge concern while chatting, messaging or socializing with friends on personal contact lists or with new people. That's the primary reason he developed ZOOTCH: a solution that offers a safe and secure way to connect to people without ever exchanging personal contact information, while at the same time maintaining privacy.

With its patented technology for this method of communication, all ZOOTCH messages and calls are secured with end-to-end encryption. No third party, including ZOOTCH, can read or listen to any messages or calls.

People can also send and receive a variety of media with ZOOTCH, including messages, text, photos, videos, voice and documents. In addition to people in close-proximity, users can also use ZOOTCH to connect with anyone around the world by simply searching for their username in the contact list within the app.

There are no monthly subscriptions or in-app purchases required for ZOOTCH users to unlock premium features.

Weiss came up with the idea a few years ago while sitting in a restaurant.

"I thought how cool it would be to speak to the people a few tables away and ask them about their food choices on their plate," he said. "That started my thinking process: 'if my cell phone can track the whereabouts of an Uber car, and the Uber car would know where I am, then certainly, I thought, my cell phone can easily detect anyone nearby via GPS and possibly communicate with them.'"

In mid 2018, Weiss explored the technology world and hired programmers and developers to make the ZOOTCH app a reality. In January 2019, after testing both from professional beta testing companies and with live crowd testing in Toronto, ZOOTCH was introduced and marketed at the Comicon Convention.

"It was well received with phenomenal success," he said.

Since that time, the ZOOTCH app has been tested by students at four Canadian Universities and a trade show – which led to further refinements and additional testing at eight American Universities last fall from UCLA to University of Central Florida, all with great success and many users even saying, "Zootch Me" when referring to the app with others.

Weiss says they have continued their ZOOTCH Brand Ambassador Campaign at American Universities into 2020, which culminates with the official launch of the app to the U.S. consumer market at SXSW.

"Whether you're all business, or simply looking to communicate with friends and family, ZOOTCH opens up a whole new realm of messaging capabilities," Weiss said. "It's our desire for our ZOOTCH community to easily and quickly communicate with each other, anywhere in the world, without barriers, or hindrances."

For more information, visit http://www.zootch.com.

About ZOOTCH

ZOOTCH is a Messaging App available for iOS and on Google Play.
With ZOOTCH users can easily communicate without needing to exchange any personal contact information. You can send and receive a variety of media including text, photos, videos, voice and documents.

Expand your network. Make new connections! With ZOOTCH, your reach is limitless.

About SXSW 2020

South by Southwest is an annual conglomeration of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly that takes place in mid-March in Austin, Texas, United States. It began in 1987 and has continued to grow in both scope and size every year. The WELCOME TO THE FUTURE | SXSW 2020 conference takes place from March 13 – 22, 2020 – where artists, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world gather to turn their ideas into reality, offering 10 days of unparalleled discovery, learning, and networking with creatives across tech, film and music industries. For more information, visit https://www.sxsw.com/.

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