Observed Signal · Nov 14, 2022 · Industry Analysis · Source: CMSWire · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Negative
Marketers Weigh Twitter Turmoil vs. Mastodon Opportunity
The article examines how marketers are reacting to Twitter's turmoil after Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of the platform. It contrasts Twitter with Mastodon, a decentralized social network that recently reached 1 million monthly active users versus Twitter's 238 million daily active users. Following brand safety concerns and reports of rising hate speech, several advertisers including General Motors, General Mills, Volkswagen Group, Pfizer, and United Airlines paused Twitter advertising, while Interpublic Group recommended clients do the same. Marketers quoted are divided: some remain committed to Twitter, while others are exploring Mastodon's federated communities and niche audiences. Mastodon currently offers no advertising, which would require organic creative strategies. Twitter remains highly ad-dependent, generating nearly 90% of its revenue, or $4.5 billion in 2021, from advertising. Experts caution that Mastodon's complexity and small user base may limit its marketing appeal.
Major advertiser flight from Twitter and the rise of Mastodon signal brand safety concerns and potential shifts in social media marketing investment.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Mastodon reached 1 million monthly active users, while Twitter had 238 million daily active users.
- Elon Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter on October 27, 2022.
- Bot Sentinel estimated approximately 877,000 Twitter accounts were deactivated between October 27 and November 1.
- Major brands including General Motors, General Mills, Volkswagen Group, Pfizer, and United Airlines paused Twitter advertising.
- Twitter generates nearly 90% of its revenue from advertising, bringing in $4.5 billion in 2021.
Connected Companies & Entities
15 Entities mapped“several brands including General Motors, General Mills, Volkswagen Group, Pfizer and United Airlines have announced a 'pause' on Twitter ad....”
“several brands including General Motors, General Mills, Volkswagen Group, Pfizer and United Airlines have announced a 'pause' on Twitter ad....”
“several brands including General Motors, General Mills, Volkswagen Group, Pfizer and United Airlines have announced a 'pause' on Twitter ad....”
“several brands including General Motors, General Mills, Volkswagen Group, Pfizer and United Airlines have announced a 'pause' on Twitter ad....”
“Ad-purchasing goliath, Interpublic Group, recommended its clients, which include Coca Cola, Accenture, American Express, Fitbit, GoPro, John...”
“former director of community and customer experience for Reddit...”
“Ad-purchasing goliath, Interpublic Group, recommended its clients, which include Coca Cola, Accenture, American Express, Fitbit, GoPro, John...”
“Ad-purchasing goliath, Interpublic Group, recommended its clients, which include Coca Cola, Accenture, American Express, Fitbit, GoPro, John...”
“Ad-purchasing goliath, Interpublic Group, recommended its clients, which include Coca Cola, Accenture, American Express, Fitbit, GoPro, John...”
“Ad-purchasing goliath, Interpublic Group, recommended its clients, which include Coca Cola, Accenture, American Express, Fitbit, GoPro, John...”
“Ad-purchasing goliath, Interpublic Group, recommended its clients, which include Coca Cola, Accenture, American Express, Fitbit, GoPro, John...”
“Evan Hamilton, director of community at HubSpot...”
“Benjamin Goh, managing partner BCG...”
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