Twitter Cutting 9% of Workforce as It Looks for Growth

The transcript discusses the contrasting growth trajectories of Snapchat and Twitter, highlighting Snapchat's rapid audience growth and Twitter's stagnation. It explores Twitter's efforts to regain growth through video streaming and advertising strategies, while also aiming for profitability by 2017. The discussion touches on investor expectations, the importance of monthly active users, and Twitter's comparison with Facebook. Despite Twitter's significant user base and societal relevance, it faces challenges in matching competitors' growth rates.

What is the main reason for Snapchat's higher valuation compared to Twitter?

• Snapchat has better technology than Twitter.

• Snapchat is growing faster than Twitter.

• Snapchat has more users than Twitter.

• Snapchat is older than Twitter.

What strategy is Twitter using to attract audiences without requiring them to create an account?

• Offering free subscriptions

• Video streaming of events

• Discounted advertising rates

• Partnerships with other social media platforms

Why is Twitter's video streaming strategy considered important?

• It reduces Twitter's operational costs.

• It helps Twitter gain more regular users.

• It attracts audiences who don't need to sign up.

• It allows Twitter to charge for premium content.

Why do investors pay high premiums for stocks like Twitter?

• Due to their rapid growth in user base

• Because of their potential for future growth

• Because of their consistent profitability

• Due to their low stock prices

How does Twitter's user base compare to Facebook's?

• Twitter's user base is shrinking compared to Facebook.

• Twitter's user base is growing faster than Facebook's.

• Twitter has more users than Facebook.

• Twitter has fewer users but is still vital to society.