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Kurt Wagner

Kurt Wagner

Senior Editor, Social Media at Recode

    Latest articles by Kurt Wagner

    Technology
    New Social Network Tsu -- Which Pays Users Who Post -- Raises $7 MillionNew Social Network Tsu -- Which Pays Users Who Post -- Raises $7 Million
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    Tsu pays its members using ad revenue.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum Apologizes for ‘96 Restraining-Order IncidentWhatsApp CEO Jan Koum Apologizes for ‘96 Restraining-Order Incident
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    The Facebook board member regrets his behavior involving his ex-girlfriend.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Sues Lawyers of Discredited “Co-Founder” Paul CegliaFacebook Sues Lawyers of Discredited “Co-Founder” Paul Ceglia
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    Ceglia unsuccessfully sued Facebook for 84 percent ownership in 2010.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Did the Guardian Act Unethically in Whisper Expose? A Twitter Debate.Did the Guardian Act Unethically in Whisper Expose? A Twitter Debate.
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    In a recent report on the app Whisper, did the Guardian cross a journalistic line?

    By Kurt Wagner and Eric Johnson
    Technology
    Snapchat’s First Advertiser -- Hollywood!Snapchat’s First Advertiser -- Hollywood!
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    By Kurt Wagner
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    Snapchat Ads Have ArrivedSnapchat Ads Have Arrived
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    Snapchat will run its first ever advertisement over the weekend.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Twitter Is Finally Explaining Its Suggested Tweets StrategyTwitter Is Finally Explaining Its Suggested Tweets Strategy
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    It automatically shows suggested tweets when users have nothing new in their timeline from the people they follow.

    By Kurt Wagner
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    FanDuel’s Fantasy Sports Games Are Generating Tangible RevenueFanDuel’s Fantasy Sports Games Are Generating Tangible Revenue
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    FanDuel quadrupled its paid-user base and more than tripled its revenue in the past year.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Facebook Adds Emergency Check-In Feature for Natural DisastersFacebook Adds Emergency Check-In Feature for Natural Disasters
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    Facebook will now prompt users to confirm if they’re okay during natural disasters and emergencies.

    By Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Social Marketing Startup Thismoment Raises $17.6 MillionSocial Marketing Startup Thismoment Raises $17.6 Million
    Technology

    The company helps brands identify and promote social media posts created by customers.

    By Kurt Wagner