PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

9), accusing the social media network of “illegally maintaining its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct,” according to a press release. By 2012, WhatsApp had emerged as the clear global “category leader” in mobile messaging.

social media 256

social media Software New York Leadership 256

PYMNTS

AUGUST 8, 2017

Eight is a social network service designed to help business professionals digitize, manage and share the contact information which would normally be found on physical business cards. The service launched in Japan in 2012. While not a social media network, Sansan does promote connectivity between businesses and professionals.

social media 100

social media Capital Study Leadership 100

Gonzobanker

JULY 10, 2020

Are there growth opportunities that would make sense for us to consider at this time – such as entering new markets/M&A? This would include looking critically at your overall channel strategy and how you go to market in the future. How do we safely and productively get back to work for our customers, members and employees?

Risk Management 88

Risk Management Capital Strategy social media 88

CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Date: March 21, 2012. Zynga, creator of Facebook games Farmville, Mafia Wars, and about a dozen different types of online slot machine games, paid $210M in 2012 for OMGPOP, creators of DrawSomething!, Date: 2012. The Chinese coal market is one of the biggest in the world and this deal looked like easy money.

Google 76

Google Software Innovation Company 76

CB Insights

MARCH 6, 2019

To some, Silicon Valley startup culture was as much to blame for Theranos’ failure as the company’s leadership. Pets.com catapulted into the American consciousness via an all-out marketing blitz that included appearances at the 1999 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2000 Super Bowl. Takeaways & lessons. Total funding : $161M.

Report 78

Report San Francisco Capital New York 78

CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

Coda Automotive was an early player in the electric vehicle market, an early failure, and a great example of why being early is not always an advantage — even if the future your company envisions is probably the right one. In December 2012, Coda was forced to lay off 15% of its total workforce. Founded: 2009. Declared Bankruptcy: 2013.

Apple 78

Apple Branding Google Company 78

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

No one has been more successful at using social media to generate awareness and a positive image for their bank than Jill (@JillCastilla, @CitizensEdmond). Jill’s use of Twitter is a model for any bank CEO looking to engage on social media. Community bank marketing resources. Freudian Slip Award. C’mon Man!’

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60