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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    Yahoo Adds Daily Fantasy Sports to Take On FanDuel, DraftKingsYahoo Adds Daily Fantasy Sports to Take On FanDuel, DraftKings
    Technology

    The bad news: Yahoo is quite literally late to the game.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Redefines the Word ‘Click’ to Satisfy AdvertisersFacebook Redefines the Word ‘Click’ to Satisfy Advertisers
    Technology

    “Likes,” comments and shares are no longer clicks -- at least not in Facebook’s view.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Meerkat Drifts Further From Twitter, Cozies Up to Facebook InsteadMeerkat Drifts Further From Twitter, Cozies Up to Facebook Instead
    Technology

    Meerkat is tapping into Facebook’s social graph to help grow its user base.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter Is Finally Asking How Old You AreTwitter Is Finally Asking How Old You Are
    Technology

    Your birthday info will be great for mentions -- and even better for advertisers.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    How Facebook’s New Video Business Stacks Up Against YouTubeHow Facebook’s New Video Business Stacks Up Against YouTube
    Technology

    There are a few key differences between Facebook’s and YouTube’s revenue sharing plans.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Mark Zuckerberg’s Tip for Keeping Your Job at Twitter: Control Your CompanyMark Zuckerberg’s Tip for Keeping Your Job at Twitter: Control Your Company
    Technology

    “If you have control of the company -- like I do at Facebook and an increasing number of founders do -- then it is very difficult for investors to fire you.”

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    YouTube Beware: Facebook Will Start Sharing Ad Revenue With Video CreatorsYouTube Beware: Facebook Will Start Sharing Ad Revenue With Video Creators
    Technology

    No coincidence here: Facebook’s revenue split is the same as YouTube’s.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Changes the Way It Counts Video Views for AdvertisersFacebook Changes the Way It Counts Video Views for Advertisers
    Technology

    Not all Facebook video views are created equal.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Is Opening Its First Office in AfricaFacebook Is Opening Its First Office in Africa
    Technology

    Facebook is getting serious about making money in Africa.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter M&A Boss Rishi Garg DepartsTwitter M&A Boss Rishi Garg Departs
    Technology
    By Kurt Wagner