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The Rise of StoryHub: An AI Editing Assistant

In just ten months post its official launch, StoryHub, an all-in-one AI editing assistant created by a small team of seven at StoryHub Inc., has crossed the remarkable milestone of 100 million yen in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Based in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo and led by CEO Shota Tajima, the company has managed to garner interest from over 80 organizations, including TV stations, newspaper companies, publishers, and marketing teams at publicly listed firms—all without a single yen spent on advertising.

A Unique Approach to AI Utilization

What sets StoryHub apart from the competition is not merely its technology but its approach to AI assistance. The philosophy guiding StoryHub is simple: instead of completely relying on AI, it encourages users to view it as a valuable assistant in their creative process. By supporting the structural aspects of content generation—like creating headlines, body text, and titles—founded on primary information, StoryHub enables high-quality information dissemination and encourages collaboration and co-creation among various departments within organizations.

Launching the Next Phase of Innovation

As we look toward 2024, StoryHub plans to release even more sophisticated features that address current challenges in delivering necessary information. Despite the easy access to information online compounded by the influx of misinformation, public interest in news has dwindled, with 44.4% of people reporting a decline in their news consumption habits. This problem persists on the production side as well, where organizations struggle to allocate resources effectively and distribute quality information efficiently.

To combat these issues, StoryHub is set to launch an upgraded version of its services, previously named Apnea, in September 2024. The upcoming service aims not only to produce higher quality content but also to facilitate better distribution and cooperation among users.

Testimonials Highlighting Success

The effectiveness of StoryHub is echoed in the words of various corporate users:

• - Naohiro Takeda, Executive Officer at Bungeishunju Ltd.: After nearly six months of company-wide utilization of StoryHub, we consider it an essential tool that maximizes our access to a vast archive of written content. The ease of use with no initial prompts helps to lower the barriers to entry, allowing us to continue delivering compelling content to our readers.

• - Hiroshi Ishii, Manager of the Owned Media Group at Medley Inc.: In producing SEO content within the medical and welfare fields, balancing accuracy and efficiency is challenging. StoryHub assists by quickly providing structural outlines and draft articles, significantly enhancing our production speed without compromising quality.

• - Daisuke Hayashi, Deputy Director at Saga Shimbun: StoryHub has drastically improved the efficiency of labor-intensive tasks like transcribing and score processing, reducing the burdens on reporters. Additionally, it has fostered an environment where staff members can collaborate across their areas of expertise.

Advancing Content Quality

With its mission to become a hub for co-creating valuable stories, StoryHub is committed to enhancing its services, focusing on high-quality interviews and research functions. The aim is to evolve into a platform that generates abundant quality content for the end users.

Understanding StoryHub

In essence, StoryHub acts as a comprehensive AI editing assistant that empowers users in creating high-quality content cost-effectively. With its patented features that assist throughout the entire content creation process, it enables even those new to information dissemination to produce top-tier output.

Service Name: StoryHub (formerly Apnea)
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Patent Number: No. 7685132 (Registered on May 21, 2025)

Company Details

• - Company Name: StoryHub Inc. (formerly Straits Inc., renamed in March 2025)
• - CEO: Shota Tajima
• - Founded: April 2022
• - Location: 9F Toho Hibiya Building, 1-2-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Company Website: StoryHub

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StoryHub Inc. Public Relations Team
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