Meta’s primary Twitter competitor Threads earned more than 100 million downloads in its first five days - but what are the three key components required for the platform’s long-term success?
On today’s episode, Jamie and Josh discuss the factors that led to the platform’s successful launch, how trust and safety protocols gave it an edge, and if Threads will allow Meta to shake off some of its negative reputation.
This episode was recorded on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Show Notes
Twitter’s US Ad Sales Plunge 59% as Woes Continue - NYT
Instagram’s Threads bursts out of the gate with more than 30 million sign-ups - NBC News
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