Vector 31: Facebook, WhatsApp, and the value of mobile messaging

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Vector 31: Facebook, WhatsApp, and the value of mobile messaging

Kevin Michaluk of Mobile Nations joins Rene to talk about Facebook’s $16 billion WhatsApp acquisition, not mistaking products for businesses, the value of user-base, the mobile hierarchy of needs, BBM’s missed opportunity, LINE, WeChat, Kik, and more.

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Show notes

  • Facebook buying Whatsapp… for $16 billion
  • Facebook’s WhatsApp acquisition a bold move for the global instant messaging gold medal
  • Hierarchy of Smartphone Needs

Guests

  • Kevin Michaluk of Mobile Nations

Hosts

  • Rene Ritchie of Mobile Nations

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