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October 7, 2025 2 mins
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The past few days have been filled with significant developments for Snapchat. Perhaps the most notable change is the introduction of a paid membership model for its "Memories" feature. Users will now have to pay to store memories exceeding 5GB, marking a shift from the previously free service. This change has met with user backlash, as many are upset about monetizing personal memories that have been stored on the platform since its introduction in 2016. The Independent reports that users are revolting against the new charges, with some threatening to quit the app.

In the business sector, Snapchat has partnered with WooCommerce to integrate its advertising services. According to MediaPost, this partnership allows businesses using WooCommerce to tap into Snapchat Ads, making it easier to target consumers. This move is part of Snapchat's strategy to boost its advertising growth, especially among small and medium-sized businesses. WooCommerce’s integration is seen as a key step in expanding Snapchat's reach and enhancing its appeal to a broader audience.

Snapchat’s financial performance has also been under scrutiny. Following its second-quarter results, the company faced a significant decline in stock price after revealing a deceleration in advertising revenue growth. This was attributed to issues with its ad platform and other external factors. The added pressure includes a federal securities lawsuit alleging misleading statements about its advertising platform performance. Hagens Berman is investigating these claims.

Lastly, Snapchat continues to innovate in its advertising capabilities, with recent research highlighting the effectiveness of its AR ad formats. The company remains focused on enhancing its offerings to connect with younger audiences and boost engagement. Despite these developments, the introduction of paid storage for memories remains a contentious issue, potentially impacting user loyalty.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
The past few days have been filled with significant developments
for Snapchat. Perhaps the most notable change is the introduction
of a paid membership model for its memories. Future users
will now have to pay to store memories exceeding five
g B, marking a shift from the previously free service.
This change has met with user backlash, as many are
upset about monetizing personal memories that have been stored on

(00:21):
the platform since its introduction in twenty sixteen. The Independent
reports that users are revolting against the new charges, with
some threatening to quit the app. In the business sector,
Snapchat has partnered with wool Commers to integrate its advertising services.
According to Media Post, this partnership allows businesses using Woolcommers
to tap into Snapchat ads, making it easier to target consumers.

(00:47):
This move is part of Snapchat's strategy to boost its
advertising growth, especially among small and medium sized businesses. Rou
Commerce's integration is seen as a key step in expanding
Snapchat's reach and enhancing its appeal to a broader audience.
Snapchat's financial performance has also been under scrutiny following its
second quarter results. The company faced a significant decline in

(01:09):
stock price after revealing a deceleration and advertising revenue growth.
This was attributed to issues with its ad platform and
other external factors. The added pressure includes a federal securities
lawsuit alleging misleading statements about its advertising platform performance. Hagen's
Berman is investigating these claims. Lastly, Snapchat continues to innovate

(01:31):
in its advertising capabilities, with recent research highlighting the effectiveness
of its ar ad formats. The company remains focused on
enhancing its offerings to connect with younger audiences and boost engagement.
Despite these developments, the introduction of paid storage for memories
remains a contentious issue, potentially impacting user loyalty. And that

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