Snapchat Rolls Out Advertising as Tumblr Links With TV

The transcript covers various topics including Inovio's vaccine development, Nigeria's Ebola-free status, Yahoo's strategy with Tumblr, Snapchat's advertising approach, recent M&A deal failures, and McDonald's challenges in Russia. It highlights the impact of these events on global markets and industries.

What is the expected timeline for Inovio's vaccine to reach the market if human testing is successful?

• 1-2 months

• Over a year

• 3-6 months

• 6-12 months

Why is Yahoo's acquisition of Tumblr considered a failure by some?

• It led to a decrease in user engagement

• It was too expensive

• It did not increase Yahoo's revenue

• It failed to create synergies with TV shows

What is Snapchat's approach to advertising that differentiates it from Facebook and Twitter?

• Focusing on video ads only

• Avoiding mining user data for ads

• Offering cheaper ad rates

• Using user data for targeted ads

What is one of the main reasons for the failure of recent M&A deals?

• Focus on tax benefits

• Poor market conditions

• Lack of financial backing

• Incompatibility of company cultures

What is the reason behind the inspections of McDonald's restaurants in Russia?

• Health and safety concerns

• Political retaliation

• Consumer complaints

• New food safety regulations

What impact has the political situation in Russia had on McDonald's?

• Expansion into new cities

• Introduction of new menu items

• Closure of restaurants

• Increased sales

What economic trend is not being observed despite rising menu prices at McDonald's?

• Increase in labor wages

• Expansion of menu options

• Decrease in food quality

• Improvement in customer service