Executive Summary: Morning Brew is a media organization that is primarily known for sending out a daily newsletter about the world of business, politics, and tech. Morning Brew makes money from advertising, sponsorships, organizing events, selling various items through its own online shop, and offering premium courses. The firm operates on an advertising-based business model. … Read more
Executive Summary: Pexels is a free stock photo and video platform aimed at content creators and everyone else who’s in need of imagery. Pexels makes money from referral fees, as well as advertising and sponsorships, which are paid by businesses that want to promote their brand on the platform. The company, after being founded in … Read more
Executive Summary: Mistplay is a rewards app that allows its members to earn gift cards for playing games listed on its platform. Mistplay makes money from referral fees paid by its publishing partners as well as from running advertising campaigns. Founded in 2015, Mistplay has since grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. It was … Read more
Executive Summary: Reddit makes money from serving ads to users, premium subscriptions, and the sale of digital items like NFTs. The business model of Reddit is largely based on advertising, which means the firm remains focused on user growth and engagement. What Is Reddit? Reddit is a social news and entertainment platform that allows users … Read more
Executive Summary: Snapchat makes money from advertising, selling hardware, premium subscriptions, and investments in startups. As a result, Snapchat’s business model is largely based on advertising. However, other income streams, such as subscriptions, are rapidly catching up. What Is Snapchat? Snapchat is a social media app that allows users to send photos, videos, and messages … Read more
Executive Summary: Pinterest makes money from advertising. The company offers a variety of different ad formats such as Idea Pins or Shopping ads. The advertising-based business model of Pinterest is thus reliant on driving user growth, which it does by supporting creators on its platform. What Is Pinterest? Pinterest is a visual bookmarking platform that … Read more
Executive Summary: TikTok makes money from advertising, shop commissions, fees from subscriptions, and music royalties. The business model of TikTok is centered around becoming a super app on which users can not only consume videos, but shop for items, play games, and so much more. What Is TikTok? TikTok is a social entertainment platform that … Read more
Executive Summary: Stocard is a mobile wallet that allows its members to store all of their loyalty cards in one single application. Stocard makes money by allowing companies to advertise on its app, through payment fees, and the sale of aggregated data. Founded in 2011, Stocard is now one of the biggest mobile wallet providers … Read more
Executive Summary: Stack Overflow is a question-and-answer site where users can post questions on all things programming, which are then answered by the forum’s users. Stack Overflow makes money from various advertising options as well as by selling software to enterprise customers. The firm operates under an aggregator business model. Founded in 2008, Stack Overflow … Read more
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