Jargon and the End of AOL
Surely there has to be a better, clearer way to announce this.
And like that, AOL is gone.
Goodbye to one of the pioneers of the web. Who knows whether it's the right move for all parties concerned, but one thing is certain: there has to be a better way for Verizon to describe the move to its employees and shareholders. From the NY Times' piece:
"Verizonβs vision is to provide customers with a premium digital experience based on a global multiscreen network platform,β Lowell C. McAdam, Verizonβs chief executive, said in a statement. βThis acquisition supports our strategy to provide a cross-screen connection for consumers, creators and advertisers to deliver that premium customer experience.
A global multiscreen network platform?
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