Discussing the possibility of social media driving social good, the hosts cover a new social media app, Roar Social, which replaces 'likes' with donations. They also touch on Uber's profitable quarter and the rebranding of Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Uber reported its first-ever operating profit in Q2 and achieved $1 billion in free cash flow, but fell short of analyst expectations for revenue growth, posing a challenge for the company to balance profitability and growth.
Roar Social, a new social media platform, aims to redefine social media by incorporating video content and encouraging donations to designated causes through a cartoon piggy bank, potentially revolutionizing the way social media drives social good.
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Uber Reports First Operating Profit in Q2
Uber, the well-known ride-hailing company, reported its first-ever operating profit in Q2. The company also achieved a quarter with $1 billion in free cash flow. Despite this positive news, Uber's stock was down 5% as it fell short of analyst expectations for revenue growth during the same period. The challenge for Uber lies in balancing the demands from investors for both profitability and a significant growth trajectory. It remains to be seen if Uber can consistently achieve profitability and sustain its position in the market.
Bed Bath and Beyond's Rebranding Move
Bed Bath and Beyond, the popular retail brand, recently underwent a rebranding move. Overstock.com acquired the intellectual property of Bed Bath and Beyond and swiftly redirected overstock.com links to bedbathandbeyond.com. This move aims to leverage the well-established recognition of the Bed Bath and Beyond name, which resonates with a broad audience. The successful rebranding has the potential to attract more customers and enhance the company's prospects going forward.
Roar Social: A Social Media Platform with a Mission
Roar Social, a new social media platform launched in beta, aims to redefine social media by putting social good at the forefront. The platform incorporates features typically found in social media apps, such as video content and the potential for content to go viral. However, instead of a 'like' button, Roar Social encourages users to press a cartoon piggy bank, which triggers a donation from their account to a designated cause connected to the video. Users are required to create a social giving wallet with a minimum $5 to participate. While the platform's mission is noble, its success may hinge on its ability to attract creators who can generate engaging and entertaining content while raising funds for various causes.
Roar Social is a new social media video app with a twist: Instead of “likes,” users contribute donations. Plus: Uber’s profitable quarter and the resurrection of Bed Bath & Beyond.
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