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Facebook recently purchased WhatsApp for $19billion, whilst also making the founder a director of Facebook. What do you think is the main reason for this acquisition? Use evidence to support your answer.
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Facebook recently purchased WhatsApp for $19billion, whilst also making the founder a director of Facebook. What do you think is the main reason for this acquisition? Use evidence to support your answer. Note by Brian Acton, co-founder of WhatsApp. Useful Links. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Facebook recently purchased WhatsApp for $19billion, whilst also making the founder a
director of Facebook. What do you think is the main reason for this acquisition? Use evidence
to support your answer.
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Useful Links
The Sunday Times - Facebook V GoogleForbes - Numerical reasons for the purchase
Techcrunch - Market DevelopmentThe Independent
First Post - All about growth