Army Quote by Keith Teare
“As users flock to Vine, Snapchat and, previously, Instagram, the social platforms are challenged to continue to be the primary provider of these services to the growing army of smartphone users.”
About This Quote
Social platforms must retain primary service provision amid growing smartphone user base and competition.
In simple terms: Platforms need to stay primary for users.
Key Takeaway
Innovate to stay relevant.
Themes
technology
competition
user growth
Mood
strategic
optimistic
Type
analysis
forecast
When to use this quote
- social media
- app development
- business strategy
- user retention
Key Concepts
platform strategy
market pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How can platforms differentiate?
- What features retain users?
A Different Perspective
Competition may fragment user attention.
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