Facebook's Strategic Acquisition of Instagram

This chapter examines the legal and competitive dynamics surrounding Facebook's acquisition of Instagram, emphasizing its implications for antitrust laws and market control. It details Instagram's unique rise as a social platform and the urgency that drove Facebook to consolidate its power, highlighting the internal tensions that emerged post-acquisition. Through the lens of negotiations and strategic maneuvers, the chapter reveals how this pivotal moment reshaped the social media landscape, posing challenges to existing competitors.