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Growth hacking

Snap Beats Revenue and User Growth Estimates

Snap exceeded Wall Street expectations with a 15% rise in revenue driven by improved ad features and a focus on video content.

12 hours ago

Marketing tech

Snap was already struggling. Then came Trump's tariffs.

Snap reported first-quarter earnings but didn't provide second-quarter guidance, leading to a 14% stock drop.

Marketing

Snap to focus on growing ads business, augmented reality amid poor stock performance By Reuters

Snap is focusing on diversifying its advertising business with an emphasis on augmented reality to combat slow growth against competitors.

fromYahoo

Marketing

Snap beats revenue and user growth estimates, announces $500 million buyback

Snap exceeded revenue and user growth expectations, driven by enhanced ad features and strategic investments.

Marketing tech

fromAol

11 hours ago

Snap was already struggling. Then came Trump's tariffs.

Snap reported Q1 earnings missing guidance, resulting in a 14% stock drop amid trade restrictions impacting advertising from Chinese companies.

fromMarketing Dive

1 week ago

Marketing tech

Snap names first CMO in 2 years in lead-up to advertising showcase

Snap has appointed Grace Kao as chief marketing officer, signaling a shift in its marketing leadership and strategy.

fromAdweek

Growth hacking

Snap Beats Revenue and User Growth Estimates

Snap exceeded Wall Street expectations with a 15% rise in revenue driven by improved ad features and a focus on video content.

12 hours ago

Marketing tech

Snap was already struggling. Then came Trump's tariffs.

Snap reported first-quarter earnings but didn't provide second-quarter guidance, leading to a 14% stock drop.

Marketing

Snap to focus on growing ads business, augmented reality amid poor stock performance By Reuters

Snap is focusing on diversifying its advertising business with an emphasis on augmented reality to combat slow growth against competitors.

fromYahoo

fromInvestor's Business Daily

Marketing

Snap beats revenue and user growth estimates, announces $500 million buyback

Snap exceeded revenue and user growth expectations, driven by enhanced ad features and strategic investments.

more#advertising

#earnings-report

23 hours ago

Marketing tech

Snap Stock Tumbles After Social Media Company Withholds Quarterly Forecast Amid Uncertainty

Snap's stock dropped sharply after it declined to offer sales guidance, attributed to macroeconomic uncertainty.

Marketing

Snap surges 10% as it gets a major boost from AI and paid subscribers

Snap's stock rose 10% after revenue of $1.37 billion beat estimates, driven by AI features and subscriber growth.

fromAol

11 hours ago

Marketing tech

Snap was already struggling. Then came Trump's tariffs.

Snap's stock dropped 14% after failing to provide second-quarter guidance amid macroeconomic uncertainties.

Snap is experiencing challenges due to trade restrictions impacting advertiser spending.

fromInvestor's Business Daily

Business

Snap raised to Buy at HSBC as top-line growth accelerates By Investing.com

Snap received an upgrade from HSBC to a 'Buy' rating with a price target increase to $15.10 after surpassing Q1 estimates

23 hours ago

Marketing tech

Snap Stock Tumbles After Social Media Company Withholds Quarterly Forecast Amid Uncertainty

Snap's stock dropped sharply after it declined to offer sales guidance, attributed to macroeconomic uncertainty.

Marketing

Snap surges 10% as it gets a major boost from AI and paid subscribers

Snap's stock rose 10% after revenue of $1.37 billion beat estimates, driven by AI features and subscriber growth.

fromAol

11 hours ago

Marketing tech

Snap was already struggling. Then came Trump's tariffs.

Snap's stock dropped 14% after failing to provide second-quarter guidance amid macroeconomic uncertainties.

Snap is experiencing challenges due to trade restrictions impacting advertiser spending.

Business

Snap raised to Buy at HSBC as top-line growth accelerates By Investing.com

Snap received an upgrade from HSBC to a 'Buy' rating with a price target increase to $15.10 after surpassing Q1 estimates

Snap Delivers Q1 Earnings Beat as Snapchat Tops 900M Monthly Users, Withholds Guidance Given Economic 'Uncertainty'

Snap reached over 900 million monthly active users in Q1, showing growth despite facing advertising challenges.

22 hours ago

Mobile UX

Snapchat abandons plans for a simplified version of its app | TechCrunch

Snap is abandoning its simplified app plan in favor of a refined five-tab interface favored by users.

Growth hacking

fromVariety

23 hours ago

Snap Delivers Q1 Earnings Beat as Snapchat Tops 900M Monthly Users, Withholds Guidance Given Economic 'Uncertainty'

Snap reached over 900 million monthly active users in Q1, showing growth despite facing advertising challenges.

22 hours ago

Mobile UX

Snapchat abandons plans for a simplified version of its app | TechCrunch

Snap is abandoning its simplified app plan in favor of a refined five-tab interface favored by users.

more#snapchat

#revenue-growth

1 day ago

Marketing tech

Snapchat Shares Mixed Results in Q1 2025 Report

Snap experiences increased engagement due to AI improvements, but struggles with revenue growth in key markets.

fromThe Globe and Mail

Marketing

Shares in Snapchat parent company soar after topping revenue, user growth estimates

Shares in Snap jumped 25% due to revenue and user growth surpassing expectations.

Marketing

Snap Inc.: Strong Revenue Growth and Conservative Guidance Prompt Buy Rating and Increased Price Target - TipRanks.com

Analyst James Heaney CFA of Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Snap and raised the price target to $19.00.

Growth hacking

Snap Inc.: A Balanced Market-Perform Outlook Amidst Growth and Challenges - TipRanks.com

Snap's financial performance and future outlook present a mix of positive developments and ongoing challenges, with concerns around sustainability of revenue growth and user base expansion.

Marketing tech

1 day ago

Snapchat Shares Mixed Results in Q1 2025 Report

Snap experiences increased engagement due to AI improvements, but struggles with revenue growth in key markets.

fromThe Globe and Mail

Marketing

Shares in Snapchat parent company soar after topping revenue, user growth estimates

Shares in Snap jumped 25% due to revenue and user growth surpassing expectations.

Marketing

Snap Inc.: Strong Revenue Growth and Conservative Guidance Prompt Buy Rating and Increased Price Target - TipRanks.com

Analyst James Heaney CFA of Jefferies maintained a Buy rating on Snap and raised the price target to $19.00.

Growth hacking

Snap Inc.: A Balanced Market-Perform Outlook Amidst Growth and Challenges - TipRanks.com

Snap's financial performance and future outlook present a mix of positive developments and ongoing challenges, with concerns around sustainability of revenue growth and user base expansion.

SF food

Trump admin demands crackdown on illegal immigrants' use of taxpayer-funded food stamps

USDA is enforcing measures to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing food stamps as directed by President Trump's executive order.

fromBoston.com

5 days ago

Boston food

Mass. SNAP benefits will temporarily go offline this weekend: Here's what to know

SNAP EBT cardholders in Massachusetts will be unable to access benefits due to maintenance from Saturday night through Sunday mid-day.

3 days ago

SF food

Trump admin demands crackdown on illegal immigrants' use of taxpayer-funded food stamps

USDA is enforcing measures to prevent illegal immigrants from accessing food stamps as directed by President Trump's executive order.

fromBoston.com

5 days ago

Boston food

Mass. SNAP benefits will temporarily go offline this weekend: Here's what to know

SNAP EBT cardholders in Massachusetts will be unable to access benefits due to maintenance from Saturday night through Sunday mid-day.

What cutting junk foods from SNAP could mean for millions of recipients

Congress is considering significant cuts to SNAP, potentially limiting food purchasing options for recipients.

fromwww.npr.org

SF food

RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?

Reducing soda consumption can improve public health, but banning it from SNAP may not be effective.

2 weeks ago

SF food

Two states move to ban use of food stamps to buy sodas, candy

Arkansas and Indiana are pioneering efforts to remove unhealthy food options from food assistance programs.

SF food

fromAxios

What cutting junk foods from SNAP could mean for millions of recipients

Congress is considering significant cuts to SNAP, potentially limiting food purchasing options for recipients.

fromwww.npr.org

SF food

RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?

Reducing soda consumption can improve public health, but banning it from SNAP may not be effective.

2 weeks ago

SF food

Two states move to ban use of food stamps to buy sodas, candy

Arkansas and Indiana are pioneering efforts to remove unhealthy food options from food assistance programs.

SF DA Charges Five SF Food Markets With Ringing Up $4 Million in Fraudulent Food Stamps Charges

Fraudulent EBT cash exchange scheme in San Francisco leads to over $4 million in charges.

NYC food

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses

Expanding SNAP to include restaurants can enhance community nourishment and economic support.

SNAP should evolve to meet modern food consumption patterns and assist small businesses.

SF food

fromsfist.com

2 months ago

SF DA Charges Five SF Food Markets With Ringing Up $4 Million in Fraudulent Food Stamps Charges

Fraudulent EBT cash exchange scheme in San Francisco leads to over $4 million in charges.

NYC food

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses

Expanding SNAP to include restaurants can enhance community nourishment and economic support.

SNAP should evolve to meet modern food consumption patterns and assist small businesses.

Brooklyn Victims Speak Out About Stolen SNAP Benefits

SNAP fraud is rampant in NYC, leaving many without funds for groceries due to stolen benefits.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

NYC Recovers $48 Million in Stolen SNAP, Cash Assistance Benefits

New York City recovered $47.7 million in stolen benefits for 95,000 low-income families impacted by EBT card skimming.

fromNextgov.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

SNAP theft reimbursements could end for many without congressional action by Friday

The expiration of funds for reimbursing stolen SNAP benefits could significantly impact low-income families, especially before the holiday season.

fromThe Nation

Miscellaneous

Why Won't the Federal Government Reimburse People Whose Food Stamps are Stolen?

EBT theft severely impacts low-income families, with California reporting $15 million stolen monthly and reimbursement funds cut.

fromScary Mommy

4 weeks ago

SF food

Does Trader Joe's Accept EBT? Yes & Here's What's Eligible

Trader Joe's accepts EBT cards, allowing SNAP recipients to purchase affordable grocery items.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Brooklyn Victims Speak Out About Stolen SNAP Benefits

SNAP fraud is rampant in NYC, leaving many without funds for groceries due to stolen benefits.

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

NYC Recovers $48 Million in Stolen SNAP, Cash Assistance Benefits

New York City recovered $47.7 million in stolen benefits for 95,000 low-income families impacted by EBT card skimming.

fromNextgov.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

SNAP theft reimbursements could end for many without congressional action by Friday

The expiration of funds for reimbursing stolen SNAP benefits could significantly impact low-income families, especially before the holiday season.

fromThe Nation

Miscellaneous

Why Won't the Federal Government Reimburse People Whose Food Stamps are Stolen?

EBT theft severely impacts low-income families, with California reporting $15 million stolen monthly and reimbursement funds cut.

fromScary Mommy

4 weeks ago

SF food

Does Trader Joe's Accept EBT? Yes & Here's What's Eligible

Trader Joe's accepts EBT cards, allowing SNAP recipients to purchase affordable grocery items.

more#food-assistance

US politics

RFK Jr. dares governor of West Virginia - America's fattest state - to do regular public weigh-ins

HHS Secretary Kennedy is promoting health initiatives in West Virginia, including a ban on food dyes and restrictions on SNAP benefits for soda.

Right-wing politics

fromKqed

GOP Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP Would Shrink California's Economy by $17 billion and Kill Nearly 140,000 Jobs, New Study Finds | KQED

Proposed cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could lead to severe economic downturns and job losses, especially in states like California.

Startup companies

Snap's CEO sets new hires up to fail on their 1st day. He says it makes them more creative.

Snap encourages new hires to pitch ideas on their first day to foster creativity and reduce fear of failure.

#social-media

Marketing

Snap shares plummet as weak outlook intensifies ad competition fears By Reuters

Snap stock slumped 22% after a disappointing forecast, highlighting competition from big rivals like Meta and Google in the digital advertising market.

Social media marketing

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel explains his joke job title on LinkedIn

Evan Spiegel's LinkedIn gag highlights ongoing competition as Meta copies Snap's features like Stories.

fromThe Motley Fool

Marketing

Which Social Media Stock Will Outperform in 2025: Meta Platforms, Snap, or Pinterest? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms is positioned for success in 2025 due to strong user monetization, while Pinterest and Snap struggle to gain traction.

Marketing

Snap shares plummet as weak outlook intensifies ad competition fears By Reuters

Snap stock slumped 22% after a disappointing forecast, highlighting competition from big rivals like Meta and Google in the digital advertising market.

Social media marketing

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel explains his joke job title on LinkedIn

Evan Spiegel's LinkedIn gag highlights ongoing competition as Meta copies Snap's features like Stories.

fromThe Motley Fool

Marketing

Which Social Media Stock Will Outperform in 2025: Meta Platforms, Snap, or Pinterest? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms is positioned for success in 2025 due to strong user monetization, while Pinterest and Snap struggle to gain traction.

Wearables

Snap threw shade at Apple and Meta's bulky headsets, but its new Spectacles are cartoonish

Snap's new Spectacles AR glasses are lightweight and portable, aiming to enhance shared experiences in augmented reality.

Wearables

Snap expands Spectacles capabilities with GPS and hand-tracking features | TechCrunch

Snap is enhancing its Spectacles AR glasses with new features to improve location-based experiences for developers.

Artificial intelligence

Snapchat's Adding Text-to-Video Creation, Powered by AI

Snap's AI video generator is in beta and not yet available for wider release.

Animation tools for Bitmoji will enhance AR experiences using AI.

fromEngadget

Wearables

Snap is reportedly working on a new pair of augmented reality Spectacles

Snap is set to unveil its fifth-generation AR Spectacles at the Partner Summit, showcasing advancements in technology and continued hardware efforts.

Artificial intelligence

Snapchat Is Adding AI-Powered Text-To-Video Creation

Snap's AI video generator enters beta testing for select creators, enhancing creative processes.

Startup companies

Snap's extremely large Spectacles bring impressive AR to developers at $99 a month | TechCrunch

Snap's Spectacles target developers with large AR glasses that balance between headsets and smart glasses.

Wearables

Snap threw shade at Apple and Meta's bulky headsets, but its new Spectacles are cartoonish

Snap's new Spectacles AR glasses are lightweight and portable, aiming to enhance shared experiences in augmented reality.

Wearables

Snap expands Spectacles capabilities with GPS and hand-tracking features | TechCrunch

Snap is enhancing its Spectacles AR glasses with new features to improve location-based experiences for developers.

Artificial intelligence

Snapchat's Adding Text-to-Video Creation, Powered by AI

Snap's AI video generator is in beta and not yet available for wider release.

Animation tools for Bitmoji will enhance AR experiences using AI.

fromEngadget

Wearables

Snap is reportedly working on a new pair of augmented reality Spectacles

Snap is set to unveil its fifth-generation AR Spectacles at the Partner Summit, showcasing advancements in technology and continued hardware efforts.

Artificial intelligence

Snapchat Is Adding AI-Powered Text-To-Video Creation

Snap's AI video generator enters beta testing for select creators, enhancing creative processes.

Startup companies

Snap's extremely large Spectacles bring impressive AR to developers at $99 a month | TechCrunch

Snap's Spectacles target developers with large AR glasses that balance between headsets and smart glasses.

more#augmented-reality

Education

fromFast Company

2 months ago

If Trump guts the Department of Education, low-income students are most at risk. Schools need to take action

3.8 million college students face food insecurity, highlighting a critical need for stronger support systems at institutional and state levels.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Business

Opinion: Republicans want the poor to pay for Trump's tax cuts

Republicans' proposed cuts threaten essential support for low-income families, particularly through significant reductions to Medicaid and SNAP.

Meta led in digital ad revenue growth every quarter in the last year

Meta's ad revenue growth surpasses Pinterest and Snap for four consecutive quarters.

User loyalty to Meta remains strong despite increasing ad loads.

Marketing

Snap and Reddit Lure Advertisers on TikTok by Offering Discounts - TipRanks.com

Snap and Reddit are leveraging TikTok's uncertain future to attract advertisers with discount offers.

Marketing

fromEMARKETER

Meta led in digital ad revenue growth every quarter in the last year

Meta's ad revenue growth surpasses Pinterest and Snap for four consecutive quarters.

User loyalty to Meta remains strong despite increasing ad loads.

Marketing

Snap and Reddit Lure Advertisers on TikTok by Offering Discounts - TipRanks.com

Snap and Reddit are leveraging TikTok's uncertain future to attract advertisers with discount offers.

more#pinterest

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Snap calls New Mexico's child safety complaint a 'sensationalist lawsuit'

Snap argues New Mexico's AG manipulated evidence to portray its app negatively.

The company emphasizes its compliance with CSAM reporting laws.

State officials highlight serious concerns about children's safety in their allegations.

fromTelecompetitor

Miscellaneous

CCA Launches SNAP for Wireless Authentication

SNAP by ClearSky Technologies enhances network security and efficiency for regional wireless carriers, benefiting millions of users.

fromPR Daily

Miscellaneous

New social media features and updates to know this week - PR Daily

YouTube launches new viewer engagement tools while X increases API pricing, impacting users; Meta experiments with facial recognition for account security.

Startup companies

Analysts Are Bullish on These Communication Services Stocks: Emerald Expositions Events (EEX), Snap (SNAP) - TipRanks.com

Analysts express bullish sentiments on Communication Services stocks Emerald Expositions Events and Snap, signaling a positive outlook despite recent performance.

Privacy professionals

fromBoston.com

R.I. human services supervisor charged with stealing SNAP benefits for personal use

A supervisor at the Rhode Island Department of Human Services is charged with stealing SNAP benefits for personal use, involving her daughter in the scheme.

fromInvestor's Business Daily

Growth hacking

Maintaining Neutral on Snap Inc.: A Balanced View Amidst Mixed Performance and Growth Investments - TipRanks.com

Eric Sheridan of Goldman Sachs maintains Hold rating on Snap with a $12.00 price target due to revenue fluctuations and cautious outlook on future investments.

Growth hacking

Snap Stock: Q2 Revenue Miss Sends Shares Tumbling

Snap stock declined due to lower-than-expected Q2 revenue despite meeting earnings expectations.