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Hashtag Hosts Ltd., headquartered in Preston, United Kingdom, is a dynamic event entertainment company and software innovator specializing in live trivia, bingo, and interactive audience engagement formats. Leveraging proprietary technology through its flagship platform, Hashtag Quiz, the company delivers immersive quiz entertainment to hospitality venues, corporate clients, and private groups across the UK and internationally.

Core Business and Offerings

Hashtag Hosts delivers a comprehensive suite of software-driven quiz experiences, backed by professional hosting services and tailored entertainment formats.

Key Offerings:

• Hashtag Quiz Software:

  • A browser-based platform allowing hosts to run live, interactive quizzes, bingos, and trivia events from any device.
  • No app download required—players join using a simple link or QR code.
  • Formats include General Knowledge, Themed Quizzes, Speed Quizzes, Music Bingo, and Picture Rounds.

• Live Event Hosting:

  • Professional hosts available for pubs, bars, corporate events, weddings, fundraisers, and festivals.
  • Custom-branded quiz nights for hospitality chains and promotional events.

• Subscription-Based Access:

  • Flexible pricing models for self-hosted events and pub operators.
  • Offers daily, weekly, and monthly plans for regular quiz nights.

• White Label and API Licensing:

  • For enterprises looking to integrate the platform into broader loyalty, gamification, or marketing solutions.

The company’s in-house creative team also develops quiz content, custom themes, and branded game environments for client campaigns.

Unique Selling Proposition

Hashtag Hosts blends entertainment and tech innovation to offer a frictionless experience for both hosts and players:

• Real-Time Scoring and Interactivity: Immediate feedback, animated leaderboards, and multi-device support.
• Custom Branding Options: Clients can incorporate their own logos, brand colors, and messaging.
• Scalable Software: Used at small pub nights and large-scale corporate activations alike.
• No App Barrier: Simple browser-based join-in system increases audience reach and ease of use.

This accessibility and interactivity set Hashtag Quiz apart from traditional pen-and-paper trivia and static quiz platforms.

Target Market

Hashtag Hosts caters to a wide spectrum of clients:

• Hospitality Venues: Pubs, bars, and clubs seeking to boost mid-week engagement and customer retention.
• Corporate Clients: Businesses using quizzes for team-building, remote engagement, or virtual events.
• Education & Nonprofits: Schools, colleges, and fundraising organizations.
• Private Individuals: Birthdays, weddings, and virtual quiz parties.

The platform also serves event agencies and entertainment professionals who license the software for regular use.

Certifications and Quality Assurance

While not a manufacturing or foodservice firm, Hashtag Hosts maintains a high operational standard by:

• Ensuring GDPR compliance in data collection and participant analytics.
• Operating secure cloud-hosted servers for real-time quiz performance.
• Providing service-level agreements (SLAs) and dedicated tech support for B2B clients.

Content moderation policies are also in place to ensure age-appropriate, inclusive quiz material across various event settings.

Shipment and Distribution Capabilities

As a digital-first company, Hashtag Hosts delivers services via:

• Cloud-based SaaS Platform (Hashtag Quiz)
• Email activation and access codes for quiz subscription users
• Live streaming and hosting across Zoom, Teams, and in-person venues
• Technical onboarding sessions for new hosts and enterprise teams

Typical onboarding for new clients is completed in under 24 hours, and support is available across multiple time zones for international clients.

Financial Overview

As a private UK-based entity, detailed revenue figures are not publicly available. However:

• The company serves over 500+ active venues across the UK on a weekly basis.
• Post-pandemic demand for virtual quizzes led to a 3X growth in online subscriptions between 2020–2022.
• Corporate partnerships, especially for team engagement events, contribute to over 40% of monthly recurring revenue (MRR).

Growth has continued into 2024 with new feature rollouts, such as dynamic leaderboard animations, live chat integration, and AI-generated quiz rounds.

Achievements and Recognition

• Featured in UK trade media as a Top Quiz Software Platform for Pubs and Events.
• Partnered with national hospitality chains for branded quiz night rollouts.
• Selected for PubAid fundraising initiatives, raising thousands for charitable causes via quiz nights.
• Hosted high-profile events for brands and agencies during London Tech Week and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Customer Testimonials

Client feedback consistently highlights:

• Ease of use for both hosts and players
• Consistent engagement and audience retention at hospitality venues
• High customizability for corporate events
• Reliable uptime and tech support

Quiz participants praise the seamless join-in experience and modern UX, while venue operators report increased dwell time and drink sales on quiz nights.

Hashtag Hosts continues to redefine the quiz experience with technology, entertainment, and scalability—positioning itself as the go-to solution for interactive audience engagement in both digital and in-person spaces.