Vouch – Revolutionazing Lending
Leverage your social network to obtain better loan terms
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Tinder: The dark side of network effects
With the proliferation of the internet and smartphones, we live in a world of unlimited options, including those related to romantic possibilities. Due to network effects, there is a new source of value creation and capture in the dating world. But are network effects always positive?
Tinder Is Crushing It (imho)
regarding the love-making with the Tinder.
WeChat: How a Chinese Messaging App is Winning the Internet
WeChat has pioneered the messaging-as-a-platform business model, generating massive revenue from its 600 million active users and capturing value across industries from banking to transportation. Where will it grow next?
Polyvore: Consuming Traditional Fashion Retailers
A post analyzing the impact of social commerce site, Polyvore, that has emerged as a digital winner by disrupting traditional e-commerce, the brick-and-mortar department store, and even major fashion publications.
Pinterest: Don’t Forget to Pin it on the Winner’s Board
Pinterest’s journey in the digital age is just beginning, and by creating significant value for both general users (i.e., consumers) and businesses, it’s certainly positioning itself for long-term success.
Glossier – Disrupting the Old Man’s Beauty Industry
How Star Beauty Blogger Emily Weiss Built Glossier into a Digital Marketing Powerhouse
Viber: Who needs a cell phone plan anyway?
How Viber is winning the telecom war.
Digital Matchmakers Win!
Tinder, OKCupid, and Match.com create aggregate value for their owner, IAC Holdings.
Not so Frozen in Time – National Geographic
National Geographic’s mission has allowed them to survive death-by-print, and to become king of Instagram.