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pivot to video
February 2, 2024
Alex Shephard
The Messenger Didn’t Stand a Chance
Yes, the founders of The Messenger were clueless. But the news site was doomed to fail no matter who was in charge.
February 4, 2022
Alex Shephard
Facebook’s Sad, Hilarious Pivot (Again) to Video
Faced with an unprecedented crisis, the tech company is pursuing a path that many in the media industry are sure to find darkly amusing.
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