Pivoting Genius: Discord

Discord was in gaming and gaming-related communities since the early days of the internet and even had an app on the Apple Store when it launched in 2008.
It has since pivoted multiple times, and has improved voice communication technology in its platform, showcasing its intent to be gamer-centric.
Long-time gamers understand that Discord gets it, and the community has thus exploded.

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Social platforms are still reporting robust growth - yes, even Facebook - despite a growing chorus of opposition. Social conversation continues to shape everything from culture to the media cycle to our most intimate relationships. And we now spend more time than ever on our phones , with endless scrolling through our social feeds being a chief reason why.

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Anti-Social Social Media

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Private Messaging Campfire

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Micro-Communities Campfire

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Brands can tap into this by partnering with influencers who have the kind of demographic they are targeting.

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Video games can help you succeed at life. It's an uncommon opinion to have, especially in mainstream media and pop culture, and most anti-gaming activists are quick to point out that video games tend to cultivate immaturity, violence, and even addiction. However, like most kinds of media, video games can be both good and bad.

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Sympathy and Empathy

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Co-founder of Tailored Ink 5 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was a teenager, I spenta lot of time studying and doing homework. Between the demands of my overachieving immigrant parents and New York City's prestigious Stuyvesant High School, I was always running on fumes.

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