The battle for users rages on in social media. The big players in the industry all released a number of new products, and some, like Snapchat, unveiled redesigns to draw people in. Did it pay off?
Diply President Dan Lagani takes a look at the winners and losers in 2017. Diply conducted a survey looking at how people are using social media apps and sites. Facebook, unsurprisingly, came out on top as the most popular platform. What is surprising, however, is that millennials are 45 times more likely to use Facebook than Twitter, and that lead is expected to grow.
When asked which platform they would be most likely to delete in 2018, respondents put LinkedIn at the top of their list. Following closely behind were Twitter and Snapchat. After Snap's major revenue miss this year, the company needs a big boost to turn things around in the new year.
David Stryzewski, CEO of Sound Planning Group, breaks down Disney’s latest results, from adding Taylor Swift to building out ESPN, and why Bob Iger’s leadership is crucial.
Kevin Cohee, CEO and chairman of OneUnited Bank, discusses the power of financial literacy and how education and technology can help bridge the racial wealth gap.
Alex McGrath, Chief Investment Officer at NorthEnd Private Wealth, discusses why the A.I. hype can’t power the market forever and how to position investments in the current market.
Paul Verna of Insider Intelligence breaks down how the company is positioned, whether they can make their streaming service profitable, and the upper limit of streaming bundle prices.
From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend. The beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Spiced, the first new permanent offering to its North American portfolio in three years.
Taylor Swift’s camp is hitting Jack Sweeney, a junior at the University of Central Florida, with a cease-and-desist letter that blamed his automated tracking of her private jet for tipping off stalkers as to her location.
Surprise, surprise: tech is still the sector to watch, according to Karyn Cavanaugh, Chief Investment Officer at Carolinas Wealth Management. Learn how to properly diversify your portfolio.