The AOL-Time Warner Merger: A Mixed Legacy

This chapter investigates the strategic and financial complexities of the AOL and Time Warner merger, revealing the contrasting revenue trajectories prior to the union and the drastic implications that followed. It highlights AOL's inflated valuation and subsequent declines, alongside the significance of its messaging platforms like AIM in shaping online communication. The discussion further reflects on the historical narrative of tech acquisitions, illustrating how industry dynamics continue to evolve amidst past mistakes.