WhatsApp is a Cultural Force. Will it Make More Money?

What if the most important social network in the world isn’t a social network at all?

In this episode, we explore how WhatsApp—often overlooked in the U.S.—has become a lifeline for families, businesses, artists, and economies worldwide.

Join me and Tati Cirisano from MIDiA Research as we break down whether WhatsApp is the closest thing to a true “everything app,” how it differs from iMessage and texting, and why Meta has struggled to monetize it despite its massive reach.

• WhatsApp’s growth from a global perspective
• The platform’s role in Meta’s ecosystem
• How businesses, from small to large, leverage WhatsApp for DTC sales
• Encryption: What do consumers really think?
• WhatsApp’s transformation potential in Western markets
• Comparing consumer behavior between WhatsApp and other messaging services
• Opportunities and challenges for music artists using WhatsApp
• Much more

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