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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Facebook will start tracking political ads around the worldFacebook will start tracking political ads around the world
    Technology

    Facebook is preparing for important international elections this year in Europe, India, and Israel.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg’s WSJ op-ed was a message to would-be regulators: Hands off our ad businessMark Zuckerberg’s WSJ op-ed was a message to would-be regulators: Hands off our ad business
    Technology

    It sure feels like regulation is coming for Facebook.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    WhatsApp is fighting fake news by limiting its virality. Could Facebook and Twitter do the same?WhatsApp is fighting fake news by limiting its virality. Could Facebook and Twitter do the same?
    Technology

    What if Facebook and Twitter were less viral?

    By Kurt Wagner and Rani Molla
    Technology
    BuzzFeed is laying off more than 200 people, its second round of cuts in 14 monthsBuzzFeed is laying off more than 200 people, its second round of cuts in 14 months
    Technology

    “Unfortunately, revenue growth by itself isn’t enough to be successful in the long run,” CEO Jonah Peretti wrote in an email to staff.

    By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
    Technology
    Google was fined $57 million for violating Europe’s new data privacy lawsGoogle was fined $57 million for violating Europe’s new data privacy laws
    Technology

    The fine is symbolic and it won’t leave much of a mark.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Snapchat’s biggest problem isn’t Instagram, it’s the constant executive turnoverSnapchat’s biggest problem isn’t Instagram, it’s the constant executive turnover
    Technology

    At least 10 people who reported directly to CEO Evan Spiegel have left in the past 18 months.

    By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Pinterest is interviewing bankers — a sign that the IPO is finally happeningPinterest is interviewing bankers — a sign that the IPO is finally happening
    Technology

    Will the company go public before any looming recession?

    By Kurt Wagner and Theodore Schleifer
    Technology
    Snap’s new CFO is leaving after just 8 monthsSnap’s new CFO is leaving after just 8 months
    Technology

    Tim Stone, who joined in May from Amazon, is leaving — and Snap doesn’t have a replacement.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter wants to make it easier to have conversations. And it’s asking for your help.Twitter wants to make it easier to have conversations. And it’s asking for your help.
    Technology

    Can a new set of product features change the way people communicate online?

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Is having the most popular photo on Instagram worth anything? We’re about to find out.Is having the most popular photo on Instagram worth anything? We’re about to find out.
    Technology

    Will someone cash in on the payout potential of that Kardashian-smashing egg?

    By Kurt Wagner

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