Yahoo acquires Tumblr for $1.1 billion
Tumblr is one of the most popular blogging platforms in the world with more than 300 million unique views every month and 900 new posts every second. The company also offers Yahoo a great way to revitalize its user base and expand its mobile ad efforts to a much larger audience. Marissa Mayer, Yahoo's CEO, commented on the deal:
Tumblr is redefining creative expression online. On many levels, Tumblr and Yahoo! couldn’t be more different, but, at the same time, they couldn’t be more complementary. Yahoo is the Internet’s original media network. Tumblr is the Internet’s fastest-growing media frenzy. Both companies are homes for brands - established and emerging. And, fundamentally, Tumblr and Yahoo! are both all about users, design, and finding surprise and inspiration amidst the everyday.
David Karp, CEO of Tumblr, addressed the Tumblr community:
Our team isn’t changing. Our roadmap isn't changing. And our mission – to empower creators to make their best work and get it in front of the audience they deserve – certainly isn't changing. But we’re elated to have the support of Yahoo! and their team who share our dream to make the Internet the ultimate creative canvas. Tumblr gets better faster with more resources to draw from.
The deal is pending approval from different regulators and is expected to finalize in the second half of this year.
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DanimalsPosted:
i barely ever here about tumblr. it wasnt very popular to me. nothing like facebook or twitter
imgurPosted:
-me0waimiami12 i dont think tumblr is going to be around for much longer. I think its already declining in users and it really never got that popular. (And i dont think it will)
300,000,000 views a month and 900 posts a second is popular.
I would agree with that, by my standards, that's fairly popular.
322Posted:
slapshot101 If I started a company like Tumbler, I would only sell if I got a major share of Stocks and a seat on Yahoo's board
but having a major share of the stocks would mean you own it. you would have to sell at least 51%.
slapshot101Posted:
If I started a company like Tumbler, I would only sell if I got a major share of Stocks and a seat on Yahoo's board
SynybunPosted:
aimiami12 i dont think tumblr is going to be around for much longer. I think its already declining in users and it really never got that popular. (And i dont think it will)
300,000,000 views a month and 900 posts a second is popular.
MeetPosted:
1.1 billion?! Woah they made a lot! Thats good for them i guess. Hopefully they dont change the site too much..
aimiami12Posted:
i dont think tumblr is going to be around for much longer. I think its already declining in users and it really never got that popular. (And i dont think it will)
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