To the average person, Facebook’s monopoly seems obvious. But obviousness is not an antitrust standard. Monopoly has a clear legal meaning, and thus far Lina Khan’s FTC has failed to meet it. Today’s real story: The Facebook monopolyThis entry was posted in Amazon Apps Column Mark Zuckerberg Messenger monopoly Opinion Policy Social Startups TC WhatsApp and tagged facebook google pinterest snapchat social media twitter on August 19, 2021 by Walter Thompson
We'll be off on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day. Thanks very much for reading, and I hope you have an excellent weekend. Extra Crunch roundup: CEO Twitter etiquette, lifting click-through rates, edtech ...This entry was posted in Robinhood Security Social Startups Venture Capital on July 2, 2021 by Walter Thompson
Posting the wrong things at the wrong time is embarrassing, but it can also be a breach of fiduciary duties and may even run afoul of securities laws. 3 guiding principles for CEOs who post on TwitterThis entry was posted in Column Social Startups and tagged social media twitter on July 2, 2021 by Walter Thompson
Prospective contributors regularly ask us about which topics Extra Crunch subscribers would like to hear more about, and the answer is always the same. Extra Crunch roundup: Guest posts wanted, ‘mango’ seed rounds, Expensify’s ...This entry was posted in eCommerce Etsy Social Sprinklr Startups TC Venture Capital on June 4, 2021 by Walter Thompson
In changing Facebook into a for-benefit corporation, Mark Zuckerberg could insulate himself against presidential rage while rehabilitating his reputation — and his company's. Facebook can save itself by becoming a B CorporationThis entry was posted in Column Mark Zuckerberg Opinion Social Startups and tagged facebook on March 2, 2021 by Walter Thompson
Providing real value through content is an excellent way to build authority in the short and long term. The key is figuring out the best route for your investment. 3 strategies for elevating brand authority in 2021This entry was posted in Column Social Startups on February 19, 2021 by Walter Thompson
If we could teleport back in time to relaunch social media platforms with the goal of minimizing the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories from the outset … what would they look like? Reducing the spread of misinformation on social media: What would ...This entry was posted in Column Mark Zuckerberg Opinion Social software and tagged facebook on February 17, 2021 by Walter Thompson
We may pick a battle with Facebook and win, but lose the larger war. Losing that war may mean pushing the next Instagram out of Silicon Valley. What a Facebook Photos PM thinks about antitrustThis entry was posted in antitrust Column Opinion Policy Social and tagged facebook on December 22, 2020 by Walter Thompson
Governments are no more likely to help manage unhealthy tech consumption than consumption of sugar or illegal drugs. We need to take control. COVID-19 made our tech addiction worse: It’s time to do ...This entry was posted in Column Media Opinion smartphones Social on December 10, 2020 by Walter Thompson
In the view of most Americans, there’s abundant competition and choice throughout the digital marketplace. Survey: Americans think Big Tech isn’t so bad after allThis entry was posted in Amazon antitrust Column Government Policy Social and tagged apple facebook google social media on December 10, 2020 by Walter Thompson