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Snapchat Gets Deeper Into Live Events, Wants More User-Generated ContentSnapchat Gets Deeper Into Live Events, Wants More User-Generated Content
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Snapchat is expanding its Live Stories feature and may want to get into “breaking news.”

By Kurt Wagner
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Big Name Venture Capitalist Fred Wilson Says the Unicorn Party Is Coming to a CloseBig Name Venture Capitalist Fred Wilson Says the Unicorn Party Is Coming to a Close
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“I don’t think we will see less of these public markdowns. I think we will see more of them.”

By Noah Kulwin
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Snapchat Tries Another Way to Make Money: More In-App PurchasesSnapchat Tries Another Way to Make Money: More In-App Purchases
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Snapchat is selling lenses now, too.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snapchat Signs Another Publisher: The Wall Street JournalSnapchat Signs Another Publisher: The Wall Street Journal
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The Wall Street Journal is going after a new audience. So, apparently, is Snapchat.

By Kurt Wagner
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One of Snapchat’s Latest Investors Just Downgraded Its Valuation by 25 PercentOne of Snapchat’s Latest Investors Just Downgraded Its Valuation by 25 Percent
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It’s not the only one to have its valuation questioned in recent months.

By Carmel DeAmicis
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Snapchat Now Gets Over Six Billion Views a Day, Up Three Times From This SpringSnapchat Now Gets Over Six Billion Views a Day, Up Three Times From This Spring
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That’s a massive increase.

By Dante D'Orazio
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Snapchat Is Serious About Ads, Now Advertisers Want the DataSnapchat Is Serious About Ads, Now Advertisers Want the Data
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Snapchat can rely on its audience to bring in advertisers -- for now.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snapchat Reminds Us All -- Again -- That It Doesn’t Collect Our SnapsSnapchat Reminds Us All -- Again -- That It Doesn’t Collect Our Snaps
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It is eyeing more in-app purchases, though.

By Kurt Wagner
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How Halloween Played Out on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and FacebookHow Halloween Played Out on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
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So. Much. Content.

By Kurt Wagner
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Instagram Builds Its Own Version of Snapchat Live StoriesInstagram Builds Its Own Version of Snapchat Live Stories
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More content, please!

By Kurt Wagner
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Snapchat’s Money Train Gains Steam With New Sponsored Lenses AdSnapchat’s Money Train Gains Steam With New Sponsored Lenses Ad
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Snapchat rolled out two new ad units this week.

By Kurt Wagner
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Look Around Snapchat’s New $25,000-a-Month Penthouse Apartment in VeniceLook Around Snapchat’s New $25,000-a-Month Penthouse Apartment in Venice
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Did we mention the geodesic dome?

By Bianca Barragan
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Old Media Says New Media’s Video Numbers Are BogusOld Media Says New Media’s Video Numbers Are Bogus
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Sometimes a billion isn’t a billion (say the TV guys, who hope that’s true).

By Peter Kafka
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Snapchat’s New Money-Maker: Discover Channels for AdvertisersSnapchat’s New Money-Maker: Discover Channels for Advertisers
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Snapchat is testing a new ad type.

By Kurt Wagner
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Apple, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat Are All-In With New Anti-Bullying EmojiApple, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat Are All-In With New Anti-Bullying Emoji
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Tech giants hope a new emoji will deter online bullies.

By Kurt Wagner
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Uber Nabs Snapchat Communications Head Hazelbaker for Key Policy and PR RoleUber Nabs Snapchat Communications Head Hazelbaker for Key Policy and PR Role
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A big political gun for a big political fight.

By Kara Swisher
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Yahoo Talent Exodus Accelerates as Marissa Mayer’s Turnaround FloundersYahoo Talent Exodus Accelerates as Marissa Mayer’s Turnaround Flounders
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Marissa, bar the door!

By Kara Swisher
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Snapchat Is Still Trying to Figure Out Its Own Content StrategySnapchat Is Still Trying to Figure Out Its Own Content Strategy
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The ephemeral message company is shutting the door on its first content creation experiment.

By Kurt Wagner
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Who Wore It Better? Evan Spiegel Vogue Cover Shoot EditionWho Wore It Better? Evan Spiegel Vogue Cover Shoot Edition
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Spiegel is a man of diverse inspirations.

By Noah Kulwin
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Snapchat Adds Refinery29 to Its Stable of Discover PublishersSnapchat Adds Refinery29 to Its Stable of Discover Publishers
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Refinery29 is the 15th publisher on Discover.

By Kurt Wagner
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Twitter Moments Are Like Snapchat’s Live Stories, Except They’re on TwitterTwitter Moments Are Like Snapchat’s Live Stories, Except They’re on Twitter
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Same video, different platforms.

By Peter Kafka
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Facebook Ramps Up Its Instant Articles, and the Washington Post Is All InFacebook Ramps Up Its Instant Articles, and the Washington Post Is All In
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Facebook says more people will see its fast-loading articles on iPhones, and it has signed up more than a dozen new publishers.

By Peter Kafka
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Snapchat Inks NFL Deal to Bring Football Into Its Live StoriesSnapchat Inks NFL Deal to Bring Football Into Its Live Stories
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The two entities will split ad revenue tied to the content.

By Kurt Wagner
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You Can Now Re-Watch Your Snapchat Messages -- For a FeeYou Can Now Re-Watch Your Snapchat Messages -- For a Fee
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Snapchat is now charging people to replay their messages.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snapchat Is Adding Three New Publishers -- But Won’t Cut Old OnesSnapchat Is Adding Three New Publishers -- But Won’t Cut Old Ones
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Mashable, IGN and Tastemade are all joining Discover this week.

By Kurt Wagner
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Snapchat Hires Mattel Executive Drew Vollero as Finance VP (And Maybe CFO)Snapchat Hires Mattel Executive Drew Vollero as Finance VP (And Maybe CFO)
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The company has been looking for someone to handle the books for almost nine months.

By Kurt Wagner
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No Surprise: Snapchat Makes Money Disappear, TooNo Surprise: Snapchat Makes Money Disappear, Too
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Turns out Snapchat is like every other startup ever.

By Kurt Wagner
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‘Million Dollar Listing’ Star Roh Habibi, Snapchat and Race In Tech: This Week on the ‘Re/code Decode’ Podcast‘Million Dollar Listing’ Star Roh Habibi, Snapchat and Race In Tech: This Week on the ‘Re/code Decode’ Podcast
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Hear about the insanity of San Francisco real estate from one of its experts.

By Noah Kulwin
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Re/wind: Windows 10, India Dealmaking, Google+‘s Demise and MoreRe/wind: Windows 10, India Dealmaking, Google+‘s Demise and More
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Twitter had an up-and-down week, and Facebook’s quarterly earnings went fine.

By Noah Kulwin
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Snapchat Revenue Could Hit $50 Million This Year -- But It Still Needs a CFOSnapchat Revenue Could Hit $50 Million This Year -- But It Still Needs a CFO
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Who will manage all that cash?

By Kurt Wagner
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BuzzFeed, iHeartRadio Join Snapchat’s List of PublishersBuzzFeed, iHeartRadio Join Snapchat’s List of Publishers
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Yahoo and Warner Music are out.

By Kurt Wagner
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For Impulse Shoppers, a Brave New Retail World on Social MediaFor Impulse Shoppers, a Brave New Retail World on Social Media
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Is this the moment when users finally embrace Facebook, Twitter and rising networks like Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat for their retail needs?

By Ryan Holmes
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Snapchat Adding New Publishers to Its Service, Including BuzzFeedSnapchat Adding New Publishers to Its Service, Including BuzzFeed
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You’ll soon see a few new publishers in Snapchat Discover.

By Kurt Wagner and Peter Kafka
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The Snapchat Elections Begin With Bernie, Hillary and JebThe Snapchat Elections Begin With Bernie, Hillary and Jeb
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Doing what the kiddies do.

By Mark Bergen
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There’s a Shiny New Trend in Social Media: Actual Human EditorsThere’s a Shiny New Trend in Social Media: Actual Human Editors
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It’s man against the machine.

By Kurt Wagner
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Code Conference 2015: Snapchat founder Evan SpiegelCode Conference 2015: Snapchat founder Evan Spiegel
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By Kara Swisher
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Code/Media 2015: Vessel Co-Founder Jason KilarCode/Media 2015: Vessel Co-Founder Jason Kilar
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By Peter Kafka
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Snapchat’s Evan Spiegel Goes to France, Asks for Ad Money and Makes a VideoSnapchat’s Evan Spiegel Goes to France, Asks for Ad Money and Makes a Video
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Snapchat makes a splash at the big Cannes advertising festival.

By Peter Kafka
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Twitter’s Current Events Feature Sounds a Lot Like Snapchat’s Current Events FeatureTwitter’s Current Events Feature Sounds a Lot Like Snapchat’s Current Events Feature
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The good news for Twitter: There’s money to be had.

By Kurt Wagner
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As Evan Spiegel Rejiggers Sales Plan, Snapchat Adds Vevo’s Luke KallisAs Evan Spiegel Rejiggers Sales Plan, Snapchat Adds Vevo’s Luke Kallis
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What are the advertising aims of the ephemeral messaging service?

By Kara Swisher