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THINKING ALOUD

When social media gets stuck between a rock and hard news

The push from Instagram helped Threads become the fastest downloaded app ever, crushing the previous record held by AI sensation ChatGPT.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Threads hits 175 million users on first anniversary

Apple said the apps remain available for download on all other storefronts where they appear.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Apple removes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on government order

Meta says that now EU users can create a Threads profile connected to their Instagram account.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Meta rolls out Twitter rival Threads in the EU

The White House launched its own Threads official account, as well as accounts for President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff.
Telcos, Media & Tech

White House launches Threads account for Biden, Harris

Public rivalry between Musk, 52, and Zuckerberg, 39, intensified after the initial success of Meta’s Threads social media platform in July.
Lifestyle

Zuckerberg says ‘time to move on’ from Musk cage fight challenge

Meta is looking at adding more “retention-driving hooks” to entice users to return to the app.
Companies & Markets

Meta plans retention ‘hooks’ for Threads as more than half of users leave app

The Threads application on a smartphone arranged in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. Meta Platforms Inc.'s answer to Twitter Inc. has rocketed to 100 million users in less than a week, Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg announced on Monday. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg
Startups

Meta's Threads could lure ads from Twitter but it's early days, analysts say

Meta has left the door open for a Threads launch in Europe and few expect it to maintain its embargo indefinitely.
Companies & Markets

‘Meta loses more’: Zuckerberg takes Threads fight to EU

The branded content tools will help marketers collaborate with influencers on paid partnerships on the social media platform while advertising is unavailable.
Companies & Markets

Meta’s Instagram to bring branded content tools to Threads

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