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Exponent

Episode 102 — Snakes and Ladders

Jan 27, 2017
57:27

Ben and James discuss the history of messaging apps, the rise of Snapchat, and why Instagram Stories was such a brilliant move.

NOTE: The original audio file had a problem at the 36:50 mark; if you encounter this, please delete the file from your podcast app and re-download.

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Links

  • Ben Thompson: The Audacity of Copying Well — Stratechery
  • Ben Thompson: Snapchat’s Ladder — Stratechery
  • Ben Thompson: Facebook, Phones, and Phonebooks — Stratechery
  • Ben Thompson: Snapchat User Growth Concerns, What Makes Snapchat Valuable? — Stratechery

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