Understanding the Rise and Fall of Early Social Media Giants 💻

12/02/22 • 49 min

Ready to blast into the past? Promise us you won't get too nostalgic as we trace the roots of social media, from the early days of AOL Messenger and BlackPlanet.com to the towering titans of today, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and even TikTok. We're opening up about our personal digital journeys and addressing the elephant in the room—social media addiction. We're also going to chat about why we all jumped ship from MySpace and moved on to newer platforms.
If you've ever pondered the geniuses behind the early digital platforms, then fasten your seatbelts because we're sharing the inspiring story of Omar Wasso, the trailblazer who brought us BlackPlanet. Omar's story, his struggles as a biracial individual, and his relentless drive to bring people together online are truly captivating. We're also taking a deep-dive into our experiences with these sites, starting with the excitement of dating chat rooms, the joy of customizing personal pages, and even how Barack Obama tapped into BlackPlanet's power during his 2008 presidential campaign.
Brace yourselves for the thrilling tale of MySpace's rise and fall, once the most visited site in the US, raking in a whopping $800 million in revenue back in 2008. We’ll also touch on our own projects, podcasts, and, of course, our thoughts on the World Cup and soccer because why not! So, gear up for this roller coaster ride through the history of social media, and don't forget, you can always leave us a voicemail on Speak Pipe.com to join the conversation. Let's get this show on the road!
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12/02/22 • 49 min

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After School Special Podcast - Understanding the Rise and Fall of Early Social Media Giants 💻

Transcript

Speaker 1
00:01
After school, there's shoeboxes. After school, there's shoeboxes.

Speaker 2
00:06
After school, there's shoeboxes. After school, there's shoeboxes.

Speaker 1
00:14
Now to the battle over social media. Are they contributing to what a Facebook whistleblower this week called a toxic environment for teens?

Speaker 3
00:24
A couple years ago something called blackplanetco

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