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Can Facebook, By Another Name, Be Sweeter?

Mandeep Singh, Senior Technology Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence

29-Oct-21 07:35

Can Facebook, By Another Name, Be Sweeter?

Facebook is changing its corporate name to Meta, as it broadens its reach beyond social media to include virtual reality. Can the rebranding help its flagging reputation, amid whistleblower allegations that it prioritizes profits over safety? We discuss name change and growth prospects with Mandeep Singh of Bloomberg Intelligence.

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