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The transcript discusses Snapchat's growth, focusing on its revenue increase and market challenges. It highlights the company's user metrics, valuation, and appeal to advertisers, emphasizing the importance of user engagement. The discussion also covers monetization strategies, particularly in global markets, and Snapchat's potential to compete with Google and Facebook in the advertising space.

What is the primary focus of Snapchat's growth strategy?

• Expanding its user base rapidly

• Monetizing its existing users

• Acquiring other social media platforms

• Developing new hardware products

Why is Snapchat's user base particularly attractive to advertisers?

• Users spend less time on the platform

• It has a large number of inactive users

• It consists of older demographics

• It has a younger demographic

What is a significant challenge Snapchat faces in terms of monetization?

• Declining user engagement

• Lower revenue per user outside the US

• High competition in North America

• Lack of advertising partners

What percentage of digital ad dollars currently go to Google and Facebook?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

What strategy is Snapchat employing to attract advertising dollars?

• Focusing on online video

• Reducing advertising costs

• Increasing user base in North America

• Developing new social media features