Yahoo is at a turning point, harnessing a large user base across platforms such as Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, and Yahoo News. Despite this, the brand struggles to generate the excitement it once had. CEO Jim Lanzone addresses concerns about being left behind as AI transforms search into answer-driven processes. He underscores the importance of adapting to modern trends, especially the intersection of fantasy sports and gambling. The company's established brands remain vital, demonstrating strong user loyalty even as they face competition from larger entities.
Yahoo is at a critical inflection point. Despite having a large user base across Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, and Yahoo News, the media company hasn't reclaimed the buzz of its early days.
CEO Jim Lanzone candidly discusses the fear of being 'left behind' and how he's pushing the brand to shed its old skin, emphasizing the need for change.
He explains the wide-ranging implications as AI remakes search engines into answer engines and shares insights about the line between fantasy sports and gambling.
Yahoo's brands are still extremely relevant, having had very loyal user bases, despite the challenges of competing with larger trillion-dollar companies.
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