Local Facebook rival soars as boycott grow

CLIENT: LITT

OUTLET: THE AUSTRALIAN

A new Australian Facebook rival has spiked in popularity after Facebook blocked news from its platform, with more than 15,000 users signing up to LITT since Thursday, a membership surge of 50 per cent.  LITT co-founder Peter Salom says the last few …

A new Australian Facebook rival has spiked in popularity after Facebook blocked news from its platform, with more than 15,000 users signing up to LITT since Thursday, a membership surge of 50 per cent.

LITT co-founder Peter Salom says the last few days have seen unprecedented growth for his platfom, which is undergoing a national roll out and a capital raise with investors via Birchal equity crowdfunding.

“If you’re an Australian that loves your local community – move on from Facebook and start sharing everything you love about your suburb on LITT. Your fave café, bakery, undiscovered beach, or why your town is the best in Australia," Salom says.