GZTV Reports Strong Second Quarter Growth as Platform Expands Original Programming, Global Reach, and Technology Initiatives
- Justyn Burgest-Graham
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 30
ATLANTA — GZTV has released its 2026 Second Quarter Review, reporting significant growth across user engagement, platform visibility, and international expansion while outlining several major initiatives planned for the remainder of the year.
According to the company, the second quarter saw a 407% increase in user engagement compared to the first quarter of 2026. App impressions increased by 183%, while app downloads grew 59% during the same period. GZTV also reported expansion into 18 additional countries, reflecting continued international adoption of the fashion streaming platform as it broadens its global audience.
The quarter also marked continued investment in original programming, with GZTV expanding its catalog of fashion-focused films, documentaries, interviews, and historical releases.
Original Productions Continue to Expand
Among the company’s newest releases is Behind The Lens, an original documentary series highlighting the careers and creative processes of professionals working throughout the fashion industry. Two episodes have already premiered, featuring Jai Lyle, designer at Bloomingdale’s Lenox Mall and founder of his fashion house, and Timothy McGuire, an ESSENCE-published photographer whose work has documented notable figures across entertainment and fashion.
GZTV also released a PUMA Fashion Film of the legendary PUMA Speedcat in collaboration with and starring award-winning international fashion model and GZTV founder Justyn Burgest-Graham, continuing the platform’s focus on original fashion cinema.
The platform further expanded its programming through the release of the award-winning COUP USA Fashion Films, produced in collaboration with Death to Heartbreaks. The accompanying fashion collection sold out following its release, marking another milestone for the collaborative project.
In addition to contemporary productions, GZTV added the influential 1995 documentary Catwalk to its growing library. The film chronicles the careers of several defining figures of the supermodel era, including Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Kate Moss, Cindy Crawford, and other internationally recognized models, providing audiences with historical fashion content alongside original programming.
Strengthening Industry Relationships
As part of its broader strategy connecting fashion and technology, GZTV announced it will return as a Community Partner for both Atlanta Tech Week and RenderATL. The partnerships continue the company’s involvement with organizations focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies while highlighting the increasing role technology plays within the fashion industry.
Platform Expansion Continues
GZTV also provided an update on platform development, confirming that its Apple TV application is expected to launch within the coming week. Head engineered by Justyn Burgest-Graham, the expansion will provide viewers with another way to access the platform’s library through connected television devices.
Development of the Android application remains underway and is currently on schedule for release by the end of Summer 2026, further increasing accessibility as the company continues expanding across multiple operating systems.
Looking Ahead
Looking toward the second half of the year, GZTV announced plans to significantly expand its production slate. Upcoming projects include a University Tour documenting educational institutions and conversations surrounding fashion careers, as well as original coverage and productions from the upcoming fashion weeks in New York, London, Milan, Paris, and Berlin.
The company also confirmed preparations for a large-scale back-to-school community initiative, with additional details expected to be announced in the coming weeks as students prepare to return to school.
The announcements follow continued growth for the global platform as it expands its catalog of fashion programming while increasing its international audience and investing in future technology development.
WHYME Institute of Fashion
The WHYME Institute of Fashion has entered Week 10 of its FASH3100 certification curriculum and is preparing to begin FASH3101 during the first full week of July. Throughout the program, models have received foundational training in runway, print, and commercial modeling while developing the professional skills needed in preparation for New York Fashion Week.
According to the institute, this year’s class has demonstrated steady growth, with one model in particular making significant progress in both technical ability and career development as the program transitions into its next phase of advanced instruction.
About GZTV
GZTV is a global fashion streaming network dedicated to fashion films, documentaries, runway presentations, interviews, historical archives, and original productions. Available in more than 170 countries, the platform brings together fashion, storytelling, and technology through a dedicated streaming experience focused exclusively on the fashion industry.
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