Then in other news, we'll discuss Pinterest's recent performance and how social network usage looks by generation. Jasmine, we start with the lead. We're talking about Snapchat. How have they been doing of late? Let's look at how many new users they've added. Well, they've added 14,000,00.
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| Aug 8, 2023
Rapid user growth highlights demand for decentralized, ad-free feeds, but scalability and monetization remain critical hurdles for long-term success.
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| Nov 15, 2024
The pace of change in social media won’t slow in 2024. The rising number of disruptors—whether it’s AI, creators, social search, or TikTok Shop—will both reshape old trends and create new ones.
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| Jan 10, 2024
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| Dec 12, 2024
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| Dec 12, 2024
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Pinterest gets an Amazon bump, but the holiday is gray: A lower- than- expected Q4 forecast and heavy spending sent its stock tumbling.
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| Nov 8, 2024
Instagram and TikTok are both popular among Gen Z, but this generation shows a preference for one over the other for certain social activities, like viewing Stories and direct messaging.
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| Jan 8, 2024
EU penalties and a US trial highlight growing pressure on Big Tech acquisitions and market practices.
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| Nov 14, 2024
His track record of investigating Silicon Valley hints at regulatory shake-ups, though ethical controversies may cloud his confirmation path.
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| Nov 14, 2024
Social commerce still has plenty of room to expand in the US. With discovery and inspiration as the key characteristics of social commerce, TikTok won’t be Amazon—but it will bring in new Gen Z shoppers.
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| Oct 19, 2023
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| Dec 12, 2024
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| Dec 12, 2024
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| Dec 12, 2024
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| Dec 12, 2024
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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss Meta’s new AI search initiative, what the 2023 “year of efficiency” has meant for 2024, and what to make of Threads at this point. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg.
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| Nov 7, 2024
Meta and Roblox show how teen safety has become a priority: A year of heavy scrutiny from regulators has prompted similar platforms to overhaul protections.
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| Nov 7, 2024
Trump shifts stance on TikTok ban: ByteDance lobbying strategy and younger voter appeal could have swayed the decision, irrespective of national security concerns.
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| Nov 13, 2024
The beta feature simplifies music remixing for creators, signaling YouTube’s push to rival TikTok in video innovation.
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| Nov 13, 2024
The youngest US generation is already online and outnumbering its teen counterpart on digital video and gaming platforms.
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| Feb 16, 2024
Trump spent less on social media and won anyway: An established political brand and shifting social landscape reduced the need to lean on social platforms.
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| Nov 6, 2024
Both apps see user spikes in light of Trump’s win and Musk’s divisive moves, signaling an appetite for other social media models and the potential for new advertising platforms.
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| Nov 12, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what could help Snapchat add users in North American again, what a “Simple Snapchat” app could do, and the potential impact of a new “Sponsored Snaps” ad format. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg.
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| Nov 5, 2024
This report presents five of the most intriguing and/or under-the-radar positive forecasts for 2024 that clients should be aware of, as compiled by our forecasting team.
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| Jan 11, 2024
Gen Z is looking for “besties,” said speakers at ZCON, a conference featuring Gen Z speakers, creators, marketers, and business leaders. Speakers and attendees emphasized connections, personal branding on social media, platforms for networking, and more. Here are four takeaways from the event.
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| Oct 29, 2024
On today’s podcast, we discuss the ĢAV report, 9 Pivotal Shifts in AI, Regulation, and Advertising That Will Change the Business Landscape. Our analysts will compete in the Great Behind The Numbers Take Off – Top Trends edition, borrowing from the television show, The Great British Bake Off. In the Take Off, we will talk in-depth about how retail media, social and AI will undercut traditional search and will governments protect children from digital ad giants. Listen to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Analyst Bill Fisher. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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| Jan 6, 2025