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Ever heard of Tautiao? I didn't. However, Toutiao is known as one of the largest and most influential content platforms in China, with over 500 million monthly active users. It was founded in 2012 and gained huge popularity for its personalized news aggregator model. The company is growing incredibly fast, this is largely due to the Toutiao app being a pure mobile product that taps into China’s tenacity of mobile & mobile-optimized content. 85% of its users are under 35 years old! . For advertisers it offers besides the most common CPM (it is good to stimulate brand awareness and brand engagement) and CPC (cost for a click, it is good to stimulate conversions). They provide 4 more innovative ways for the advertiser: OCPC(Optimized Cost per Click) is the same as CPC with paying per click, yet it additionally introduces an estimated conversion ratio based on audience behavior into its bidding model. The way advertisers benefit from it is that they can achieve the same conversion goal with less cost. OCPM(Optimized Cost per Millennium) runs on the same mechanism. CPA(Cost Per Acquisition) means advertisers pay only when the conversion(set by advertiser) is completed. CPV (Cost Per View) only supports video ads. It counts a view when the video ad has played for 10 seconds. The company is valued at over $20 billion........ This article describes the secret behind their platform.

Jagat (Jagat Tech) a social network that is designed to get you out more with your friends instead of mindlessly scrolling on your phone, has surpassed 10 million users globally. The location-based social network, which launched earlier this year in March, wants to help people focus on real-life connections and make friends. The app, available on both iOS and Android, is essentially a social map for your friends and activities near you. Jagat features an interactive map interface that allows you to keep up with your friends in real-time and discover new people and activities around you. Jagat is somewhat similar to Snap-owned Zenly, a social map app that shut down last year. The startup is based in Singapore and Indonesia, and was founded by Jagat President Barry Beagen and CEO Xing Zhe Loy. “We had the same vision of taking on big tech and to really build something from Southeast Asia that could take on the world,” Beagen told TechCrunch. “We were also tired of mainstream social apps that are becoming more passive and we were both really excited about exploring the world and places and finding spontaneous ways to meet new friends – whether it’s for a hike, for a local concert, for a pick-up basketball game or just for a long walk.” #jagat #socialnetworking #maps #friends #tech

At just 10 years old, #ByteDance, the most valuable startup in the world, has shattered records for growth. In 2021, with 1.9 billion monthly active users in 150 countries, and an employee base of over 110,000, the company recorded an astonishing $58 billion in revenues. Most users know the company only by its hit short-video app TikTok, which has been downloaded over 3 billion times globally, a feat only exceeded by Meta and its family of apps. But ByteDance has actually churned out one wildly successful product after another — among them its initial hit, Toutiao, the most popular news app in China, which today has 320 million monthly active users, and Douyin, a short-video app that preceded TikTok. Respectively, Toutiao and Douyin account for 20% and 60% of the company's total advertising revenues. Question: How ByteDance Became the World's Most Valuable Startup? Maybe time to unpacking the success of the company that built #TikTok, Toutiao, and Douyin. https://lnkd.in/ed-4VQNB

🚀 Exciting News from Argon Tech Inc a part of OZI Group! 🚀 Hey LinkedIn fam! 👋 I hope this post finds you well. Today, I'm thrilled to share some exciting developments from Argon Tech Inc, a proud member of the OZI Group family. 🎮 Playable Ads - Transforming Engagement! Ever wondered about the magic behind those interactive ads that captivate your attention? Enter Playable Ads – a game-changer in the digital marketing landscape. At Argon, we've not only embraced this cutting-edge technology but have also successfully crafted numerous engaging Playable Ads for both our team and esteemed clients. 🌐 Pioneering Mobile App Platform in Pakistan! But that's not all! As we continue to innovate, I'm proud to announce that Argon is at the forefront of mobile app technology. Our very own mobile app platform which goes by the name- MAIDA, is the FIRST of its kind in Pakistan, opening up new horizons for businesses and users alike. 📱✨ 🤝 Let's Connect and Explore Opportunities! At Argon, we believe in the power of connections. We've built a community that thrives on innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about the digital landscape, technology, or just keen on exploring opportunities, I invite you to connect with us! Let's share insights, ideas, and make things happen together. 👥 About Argon Tech Inc and OZI Group: Argon is a dynamic entity under the OZI Group umbrella, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Together, we're shaping the future of digital experiences in Pakistan and beyond. Ready to level up your digital game? Connect with Argon and be a part of something extraordinary! 🚀 #ArgonTech #OziGroup #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #PlayableAds #MobileAppPlatform #ConnectingPeople

Last month we decided to make Medial available for download internationally. (Note we didn't launch it internationally as that would take weeks of dedicated work- just made it available for download). We have no marketing out of India and just wanted to see if anyone would download it. As of today these are the number of users on our APP from outside India- USA- 200 Users UAE- 100 Users Nepal 60 Users UK- 40 Users Canada- 40 Users Germany- 40 Users Singapore- 30 Users France- 30 Users Pakistan- 30 Users 25 more countries with approx 10-25 Users. All of them are using Medial regularly. Note that we didn't spend a dime on these users. It's all word of mouth and discovery. Apart from App, our Website has the second highest traffic from the USA- 10K Users! We feel Medial will become the gateway for exploring different countries' startup ecosystems and growth stories in the future. 🚀

Heard of TikTok’s New Venture? 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨-𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩: TikTok is developing a photo-sharing app to rival Instagram, featuring a “dedicated space” for images and text. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 😂 This move reflects the trend of platforms imitating each other’s features (Instagram’s introduction of Reels, similar to TikTok’s video format). 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Users have received notifications about their photo posts being shared to the new “TikTok Notes” app, with an option to opt out. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐒 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? TikTok is facing a critical period with US legislation that could lead to a ban unless its Chinese ownership changes within six months(Whole new discussion topic 🤔 😛) . #TikTok #SaaS

Vertical social apps are firmly establishing themselves in the realm of hobby culture, a trend primarily championed by GenZ. The landscape is witnessing a surge of new apps catering to a wide spectrum of interests, ranging from the mainstream to the highly specialized. If there's a subreddit or a niche on TikTok dedicated to a particular interest, you can bet that an app tailored to that passion is likely in development. The vertical social market is currently ablaze and is poised to grow in significance as early adopters and trendsetters continually seek the next big thing. At Science, we remain committed to allocating our resources and capital to support companies that possess a deep understanding of consumer influence, a mission we've pursued for over a decade. Trends may ebb and flow, but our strength lies in deciphering the future. For more information and insights into how we're thinking about and investing in vertical apps as they continue to break away from their beginnings in our thesis: https://lnkd.in/gVN3-5nm

WEAVING GLOBAL DOMINANCE FROM QQ TO WECHAT : TENCENT'S SUPER APP REVOLUTION. Chapter 5: WeChat Emerges. In 2011, Tencent introduced a game-changing product that would redefine the landscape of social media and mobile communication: WeChat (known as Weixin in China). WeChat was not just a messaging app; it was a comprehensive platform that integrated messaging, social networking, and mobile payment functionalities into a single application. WeChat's launch was a response to the changing dynamics of mobile communication, aiming to provide users with a more versatile and feature-rich experience. The app quickly gained traction, leveraging its seamless messaging interface, voice messaging, and the innovative "Moments" feature, allowing users to share updates and posts with their contacts. One of WeChat's revolutionary features was its integration of mobile payments. WeChat Pay transformed the app into a financial platform, allowing users to pay for goods, services, and even transfer money to friends within the app. This integration contributed to the widespread adoption of mobile payments in China. WeChat's success was not limited to its home market. It gained international popularity, attracting users from around the world. The app's growth was fueled by Tencent's commitment to continuous innovation, regularly introducing new features and expanding its capabilities. WeChat's emergence marked Tencent's dominance in the mobile communication and social media space, complementing its already strong positions in gaming and online services. The app became a central part of daily life for millions, solidifying Tencent's status as a tech powerhouse with a diverse and interconnected ecosystem. #startup #strategy #tech #gaming