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Land of the Giants

Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how, and at what cost? This season of Land of the Giants – The Disney Dilemma – focuses on Disney’s ability to weather the ups and downs of the business cycle and changing tastes and explores what has kept it successful for over 100 years. The entertainment giant has leveraged nostalgia and its intellectual property to build a beloved brand, but after an acquisition spree that included Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox, can it sustain high quality and brand loyalty on a scale that keeps it growing? Who is Disney now, and can it compete against the tech giants in a battle for our attention and dollars? From Vulture and the Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes drop every Wednesday.

Episodes

In this episode of "Land of the Giants," Sangeeta Singh Kurtz and Lakshmi Rengarajan delve into the history and impact of Tinder on the dating landscape. They discuss how Tinder revolutionized online dating by gamifying romance with the swipe feature, making it mobile-only and integrating location-based matching. The h...

Dating Games

04 Jan 2023

Zuckerberg's Biggest Bet

31 Aug 2022

32m

It's A WhatsApp World

24 Aug 2022

36m

AI processed

This episode explores WhatsApp's profound influence in India, its largest market, examining both its benefits and the challenges it poses. WhatsApp's widespread adoption has enabled commerce and communication for millions, effectively becoming "the internet" for many Indians. However, the platform's ease of sharing has...