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FROM THE EDITORS

Are Facebook, Instagram, Mailchimp, Uber, and Airbnb actually “dead”?

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One of our most popular recent series on Better Marketing is Jared A. Brock’s analysis on why certain businesses are in decline, or, as he puts it, “[Insert Company Name Here] Is Dead (It Just Doesn’t Know It Yet).”

If you’re skeptical of sweeping generalizations or the somewhat sensationalized approach of these headlines — well, you might also be missing the point. Explains Jared:

“My goal with this series isn’t to convince people that any given company is bound to fail tomorrow, but rather to point out WHY some of these companies will soon be in sharp decline, so that today’s marketers and tomorrow’s startups can begin thinking, planning, and reallocating their time and money accordingly.”

The series has had over 100,000 views so far —and even if you disagree with his conclusion, I think his arguments are worth a read.

Here’s his analysis on Facebook, Instagram, Mailchimp, Airbnb, and Uber:

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