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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

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    Twitter CMO Leslie Berland is also taking over human resources as the new ‘Head of People’Twitter CMO Leslie Berland is also taking over human resources as the new ‘Head of People’
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    Plus, Twitter hired another HR exec from American Express, where Berland used to work.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snapchat is still bigger than Instagram for younger U.S. millennialsSnapchat is still bigger than Instagram for younger U.S. millennials
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    If you’re an 18- to 24-year-old, Snapchat is your sweet spot.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook didn’t win NFL streaming rights, but it will still stream 15 college football games this fallFacebook didn’t win NFL streaming rights, but it will still stream 15 college football games this fall
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    Unless you went to one of these schools, you may not have much interest.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    The solar eclipse was bigger for Facebook than any of the last four Super BowlsThe solar eclipse was bigger for Facebook than any of the last four Super Bowls
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    Facebook says 66 million people “interacted” with the social network for the eclipse.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    A new study says more teens than expected are leaving Facebook for Instagram and SnapchatA new study says more teens than expected are leaving Facebook for Instagram and Snapchat
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    Facebook’s teen problems may be back, says eMarketer.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    CNN is ditching its Snapchat Discover magazine in favor of a daily Snapchat news showCNN is ditching its Snapchat Discover magazine in favor of a daily Snapchat news show
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    CNN hopes millennials want to get their news on Snapchat.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    How to watch the solar eclipse on Facebook, Snapchat and TwitterHow to watch the solar eclipse on Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter
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    Another dark shadow is about to descend upon the United States.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    Facebook’s Craigslist competitor will soon feature a lot more than just your neighbor’s old junkFacebook’s Craigslist competitor will soon feature a lot more than just your neighbor’s old junk
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    Facebook wants to bring ticket sales and bigger retailers inside Marketplace.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    Sheryl Sandberg donated $100 million of Facebook stock to her nonprofits and other charitiesSheryl Sandberg donated $100 million of Facebook stock to her nonprofits and other charities
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    She is making massive donations an annual tradition.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook is taking down posts and ‘watching the situation closely’ in CharlottesvilleMark Zuckerberg says Facebook is taking down posts and ‘watching the situation closely’ in Charlottesville
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    “It’s a disgrace that we still need to say that neo-Nazis and white supremacists are wrong — as if this is somehow not obvious.”

    By Kurt Wagner