Twitter has had many reinventions, and survived many dramas, but Jack Dorsey has been its spiritual leader for 16 years. I'm sure Parag Agrawal has what it takes in terms of tech knowhow and strategic vision. His challenge will be how to stand up to the company's big investors in keeping Twitter's growth, culture and moral compass aligned over the next few years. Here's more on this and my other top stories from November.
Lush UK quits social media...again
The cosmetics brand is deactivating its Facebook, TikTok and Snapchat accounts, due to concern about users' mental health. The Industry Fashion
Jack Dorsey leaves Twitter after 16 years
Last time he resigned as Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey stayed on the board. This time he's out for good. Whatever he does next, it won't be boring. BBC
Top tech candidates are anti-Facebook
The market is tight for top tech talent. But Facebook is struggling more than most. Employees report a lack of work-life balance and toxic culture. Protocol
Instagram is slowly morphing into TikTok
Instagram's new "add yours" sticker helps users ask others to respond to their Stories. And sounds a lot like TikTok's "Duet" feature. Social Media Today
Gen Z want teen drama without social media
Fan accounts across Twitter, Instagram and TikTok are promoting 20 year old dramas like One Tree Hill because "life was simpler" back then. Mashable
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