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Twitter creator Jack Dorsey on user retention, Facebook comparisons
Twitter creator Jack Dorsey on user retention, Facebook comparisons
Twitter creator Jack Dorsey says the service needs to do a better job of hooking new users. Credit: carrotcreative via Flickr The mastermind behind Twitter isn't denying that his website has a problem keeping new users. The issue came up in an April report from Nielsen saying 60% of Twitter ...
Twitter sees tools, not ads, for revenue | Industry Summits
reuters.com — Alexei Oreskovic NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twitter is working on various ways to make money from its... fast-growing microblogging service, but advertising is an option that is not currently being considered. Twitter co-founder Biz Stone said on Monday that ... (more) Twitter sees tools, not ads, for revenue | Industry Summits
Does Twitter Hate Advertising?
blog.twitter.com — When we speak publicly about how Twitter might become a profitable business, we talk about the idea... of commercial usage and then explain that we're still exploring what that means—that's true. We also say traditional web banner advertising isn't ... (more) Does Twitter Hate Advertising?
Twitter sees tools, not ads, for revenue | Technology
reuters.com — Alexei Oreskovic NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twitter is working on various ways to make money from its... fast-growing microblogging service, but advertising is an option that is not currently being considered. Twitter co-founder Biz Stone said on Monday that ... (more) Twitter sees tools, not ads, for revenue | Technology
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Twitter Co-Founder Dorsey Talks Retention and Stability
Andy Beal's Marketing Pilgrim — ... Dorsey recognizes that the retention factor is one that is in need of attention. He talked to Mark Milian of the LA Times last week while in ...

Twitter Cofounder Takes Stance Against Advertising
WebProNews Feed — ... In fact, cofounder Jack Dorsey told Mark Milian yesterday, "It's a hard problem to solve.  And the company is . . . just on the edge of doing something about it." ...

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