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Find out how Amazon conquered the world in just 50 minutes!In less than two decades, Amazon grew from a startup to become the world leader in online shopping, with hundreds of millions of customers around the world. However, the future did not always look so bright for the internet giant: its unconventional business model initially left investors worried, and it had to overcome the burst of the internet bubble that led to the collapse of many other young tech companies. In this concise and accessible guide, you will find out how Jeff Bezos was able to steer Amazon from its humble beginnings in a garage in Seattle to its current position as one of the most influential companies in the world.In 50 minutes you will:• Learn about Amazon's history, from 1994 right up to the present day• Understand its innovative business model and find out why it was so successful• Identify the opportunities and challenges for online shopping in the futureABOUT 50MINUTES.COM|BUSINESS STORIESThe Business Stories series from the 50Minutes collection provides the tools to quickly understand the innovative companies that have shaped the modern business world. Our publications will give you contextual information, an analysis of business strategies and an introduction to future trends and opportunities in a clear and easily digestible format, making them the ideal starting point for readers looking to understand what makes these companies stand out.

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Amazon and the Rise of E-commerce: The story of Jeff Bezos' revolutionary company

Find out how Spotify changed the way we listen to music in just 50 minutes!
Spotify is a music streaming service which was launched in 2008. Its freemium business model, which allows users to choose between listening to music for free or paying a monthly subscription to access an ad-free version of the site, has attracted 140 million active users (of whom 60 million are paying subscribers) to the site, and has generated billions of dollars in revenue, although the site continues operating at a net loss and has drawn heavy criticism from other major players in the music industry. In this concise and accessible guide, you will find out how Spotify revolutionised music lovers' listening habits, and discover how other key players in the music industry are reacting to this change.
In 50 minutes you will:
•Learn about Spotify's history, from its launch in 2008 right up to the present day
•Understand the site's freemium business model
•Discover the how the rise of streaming has affected the music industry
ABOUT 50MINUTES|BUSINESS STORIES
The Business Stories series from the 50Minutes collection provides the tools to quickly understand the innovative companies that have shaped the modern business world. Our publications will give you contextual information, an analysis of business strategies and an introduction to future trends and opportunities in a clear and easily digestible format, making them the ideal starting point for readers looking to understand what makes these companies stand out.

Spotify, Music for Everyone: The meteoric rise of the world's top streaming service

Find out how YouTube made video content accessible to all in just 50 minutes!YouTube is a video sharing platform which was launched in 2005. Although it was originally developed as a simple video sharing platform, it has evolved into one of the most popular websites on the internet, with one billion hours of content being watched on the site per day in 2017. Its influence has become so widespread that many of its users have launched highly successful careers in entertainment and other fields through the site. In this concise and accessible guide, you will find out how YouTube revolutionised the way video content is shared on the internet, how it has evolved over the years and what is in store for the site in the future.In 50 minutes you will:• Learn about YouTube's origins and evolution• Discover how Google's acquisition of the site influenced its development• Understand the challenges YouTube faces in today's online video streaming marketABOUT 50MINUTES.COM|BUSINESS STORIESThe Business Stories series from the 50Minutes collection provides the tools to quickly understand the innovative companies that have shaped the modern business world. Our publications will give you contextual information, an analysis of business strategies and an introduction to future trends and opportunities in a clear and easily digestible format, making them the ideal starting point for readers looking to understand what makes these companies stand out.

YouTube, The Home of Vlogging: The rise of video on demand

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