MacVoices #23212: MacVoices Live! - Brands On Threads, Twitter Is Xed Out (2)

<p>Next up, the MacVoices Live! panel of <strong>Chuck Joiner</strong>, <strong>David Ginsburg</strong>, <strong>Mike Potter</strong>, <strong>Ben Roethig</strong>, <strong>Brian Flanigan-Arthurs</strong>, <strong>Jim Rea</strong>, <strong>Eric Bolden</strong>, <strong>Web Bixby</strong>, and <strong>Mark Fuccio </strong>discusses recent changes in social networks, including Twitter's rebranding and the YouTube premium price increase. Speculations about the feasibility of turning Twitter into a financial institution are explored. The panel also shares mixed opinions on the value proposition of YouTube premium, with some expressing frustration over the lack of lower-priced subscription options. (Part 2) </p> <p><a href="http://factormeals.com/macvoices50"><img height="200" alt="Factor" class="aligncenter wp-image-14313" src="https://www.macvoices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/factor640-300x300.jpeg" width="200" /></a></p> <p>Today’s MacVoices is supported by <strong>Factor</strong>. Visit <a href="http://factormeals.com/macvoices50"><strong>FactorMeals.com/macvoices</strong></a> and use the code macvoices50 to get 50% off!</p> <p> </p> <!--more--> <br /> <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p> <p>0:01:34 Brands and Social Networks: A Complex Relationship<br />0:03:59 Strong Feelings about Facebook Ownership<br />0:05:16 Doubts on the Longevity of Links<br />0:05:33 Musk: An Agent of Chaos<br />0:06:25 Importance of Audience Size and Reach for Advertisers<br />0:08:37 The New Land Grab of Meta and Threads<br />0:11:20 Bafflement Over Twitter's Rebranding Strategy and Logo Change<br />0:12:36 Drastic Changes and Uncertainty Surrounding Twitter's Future<br />0:14:22 Comparing Elon Musk's Approach to Apple's Past Challenges<br />0:17:06 Focus on CEOs and their Impact on Company Perception<br />0:20:44 Introducing X, formerly known as Twitter<br />0:25:09 Twitter's Name Change to X Raises Concerns<br />0:27:33 The Role of a Leader and Elon's Involvement<br />0:30:10 CEO's Admission and Financial Backin