WatanNetwork

What WatanNetwork does

WatanNetwork (Watan Group Network, LLC.) is a US-incorporated (Clifton, NJ) but MENA-focused full-service digital content management agency and Multi-Channel Network (MCN). It partners with 4,000+ individual content creators, production companies, and artists to manage their channels across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and DailyMotion. Core services include professional channel management, monetization optimization (preferred ad placements, brand sponsorship matchmaking, copyright monetization), 24/7 copyright protection enforcement, and access to a 150+ partner distribution network, all delivered under certified platform partnership status with YouTube since 2018.

The technology stack is centered on a proprietary client dashboard (dashboard.watannetwork.com) built on YouTube/YouTube Studio and Google APIs, which surfaces real-time analytics, offers 7 payment options, and supports 40-day advance payments to creators. Supporting the core MCN offering is a portfolio of free public-facing tools — a YouTube Region Restrictions Checker, Channel Playlist Extractor, Video Metadata/Tag Checker, and DailyMotion Search Tool — that double as a top-of-funnel acquisition channel. Sub-brands WatanFlix and Watan Community extend the footprint into community and OTT-style platforms.

The revenue model is a take-rate on ad revenue: WatanNetwork collects revenues from Google AdSense, YouTube direct sales, and its own direct sales channels, then shares 50-70% with creators (who are reported to earn ~12% more than under AdSense alone), with the platform retaining 30-50%. Additional revenue streams come from exclusive brand sponsorship sales and from monetizing content found to be infringing on managed creators' work. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, led by founder and CEO Mohamad Bassel Khair, with a small core team (11-50 employees) and a MENA Representative role dedicated to regional partnership management.

Name

WatanNetwork

Legal name

Watan Group Network, LLC.

Website

https://watannetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WatanNetwork is a US-incorporated, MENA-focused Multi-Channel Network and digital content management agency that monetizes, distributes, and protects content for 4,000+ creators, production companies, and artists across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and DailyMotion via certified platform partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Channel Network (MCN) and Digital Content Management

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Media Representatives (541840)

SIC

Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs) & Creator Management Platforms (MPACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Niche/Genre Streaming Channels (e.g., Horror, Anime, Faith, Kids) (MPABAHAH), Customer Support, CRM & Retention Tooling (Helpdesk, Churn, Messaging) (MPAHAJAM)

Keywords

• Multi-channel network services
• Content monetization services
• Copyright protection services
• Creator channel management
• Digital content distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Clifton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ad Revenue Sharing: WatanNetwork collects all revenues from Google AdSense, YouTube direct sales, and their direct sales channels, then shares revenue with creators. Clients retain 50-70% of their earnings and reportedly make 12% more than with AdSense alone.
2. Brand Sponsorships: Exclusive rights to sell sponsorship and brand integrations for creator content, with creators needing written approval for each instance. Creators can also find and sign their own sponsorship deals and keep all the money.
3. Copyright Monetization: When content is found that was copied without authorization, WatanNetwork can monetize that content on behalf of the original creator, generating revenue from infringing uses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WatanNetwork operates as a full-service digital content management agency and certified Multi-Channel Network (MCN) serving content creators, production companies, and artists in the MENA region. The company bundles professional channel management, multi-platform distribution through a network of 150+ partners, monetization via brand sponsorships and preferred ad placements, and 24/7 copyright protection. Revenue is generated by collecting ad and sponsorship income and sharing 50–70% with creators, with clients reportedly earning 12% more than through AdSense alone.

Product overview

WatanNetwork is a full-service digital content management agency and certified platform partner serving content creators, production companies, and artists across the MENA region. The core product is its Content Management & MCN Services platform, which bundles professional channel management, multi-platform distribution through 150+ partners, monetization via brand sponsorships and preferred ad placements, and 24/7 copyright protection. The proprietary Client Dashboard (dashboard.watannetwork.com) provides real-time analytics, 7 payment options, and 40-day advance payments. Supporting the core offering is a suite of free YouTube Tools including the Region Restrictions Checker, Playlist Extractor, Video Metadata Checker, and DailyMotion Search Tool, all designed to help creators optimize and manage their video content. The company also operates WatanFlix and the Watan Community as sub-brands. The platform has achieved YouTube certification (2018) and manages over 4,000 clients, with 1 billion monthly views and 21M paid to creators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WatanNetwork Content Management & MCN Services Full-service digital content management for content creators, producers, and artists in the MENA region, including professional channel management, multi-platform distribution through a network of 150+ partners, monetization via brand sponsorships and preferred ad placements, and 24/7 copyright protection.
• WatanNetwork Client Dashboard Proprietary web dashboard providing creators with real-time analytics and insights, 7 different payment options, and 40-day advance payments. Powered by YouTube and Google APIs.
• Copyright Protection Service 24/7 monitoring service that finds, removes, or monetizes content copied without authorization across the internet on behalf of creators.
• YouTube Region Restrictions Checker Free online tool that checks any YouTube video to see in which countries it is blocked or allowed, displaying results on an interactive world map.
• YouTube Channel Playlist Extractor Free tool that extracts any YouTube channel's playlist IDs and URLs along with video titles and links within each playlist, with selectable column export.
• YouTube Video Metadata (Tags) Checker Free tool that exports and downloads YouTube video metadata including descriptions, tags, thumbnails, and titles, exported as an Excel file.
• DailyMotion Search Tool Free tool that finds videos on DailyMotion using descriptive search and exports results as CSV or Excel, with title, channel name, content type, and company claimer filtering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Creators retain 50-70% of earnings and make 12% more than with AdSense alone
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• YouTubecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified platform partner providing VIP treatment, faster resolutions, and higher-paying ad placements for WatanNetwork's creator clients. Exclusive access to platform decision makers and preferred ad placements.
• Google (AdSense)coreTechnology or IntegrationRevenue collection through Google AdSense for managed channels. WatanNetwork collects ad revenues from AdSense and shares with creators.
• FacebookcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner for content distribution and monetization through Facebook's ecosystem.
• InstagramcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform partner for creator content distribution on Instagram.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/watanNetwork
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WatanNetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/watanNetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/watannetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/watannetwork

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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