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Jun 2024
26m 31s

How did Snapchat win the GCC market?

The National
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In 2011, amid the Arab uprisings, other protests around the world and the rise of social media, Snapchat emerged with a unique concept.   The app pioneered by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown allowed images shared to disappear after a certain time.   This innovation reshaped the social media landscape.   Snapchat quickly became a pion ... Show More
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