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Respect the hustle, not the stupidity

Yes, the media f’ing gorged on the Quibi story yesterday. We did, they did, everyone did. And really, truly, how could anyone not? Nearly $2 billion came in (with $350 million heading back), a star-studded lineup of executives and production teams, an absolut…

quibi - TechCrunch
9:50am PDT - October 22nd, 2020

11 reasons why Quibi crashed and burned in less than a year

Quibi was a $2 billion bet from Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman that shortform video streaming would work. After less than a year of being on the market, the company has shut down. Here are 11 reasons why that happened.

quibi - The Verge
8:50am PDT - October 22nd, 2020

This Tweet About A Hilarious Quibi Show Is Going Viral After The Company Announced It's Shutting Down

It's the gold arm for me.

quibi - Buzzfeed
7:52am PDT - October 22nd, 2020

Quibi founder told staffers to listen to a 'Trolls' song amid layoffs - Business Insider

Employees were told Wednesday that they would be laid off and would receive a severance as the company shuts down, The Wall Street Journal reported.

quibi - Business Insider
7:25am PDT - October 22nd, 2020

Quibi founder told staffers to listen to a 'Trolls' song amid layoffs - Business Insider

Employees were told Wednesday that they would be laid off and would receive a severance as the company shuts down, The Wall Street Journal reported.

quibi - Business Insider (UK)
7:25am PDT - October 22nd, 2020

Quibi failed because it didn't know what people actually want to watch - Business Insider

Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman said the pandemic might be to blame for the company's failure in a public letter on Wednesday.

quibi - Business Insider
7:13am PDT - October 22nd, 2020

Quibi failed because it didn't know what people actually want to watch - Business Insider

Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and CEO Meg Whitman said the pandemic might be to blame for the company's failure in a public letter on Wednesday.

quibi - Business Insider (UK)
7:13am PDT - October 22nd, 2020

Quibi is shutting down just months after launching

Quibi, the short-form video streaming service from Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman, will shut down six months after it launched, the company said Wednesday.

quibi - NBC News
8:01pm PDT - October 21st, 2020

RIP Quibi: Streaming service shuts down after less than a year

Quibi is shutting down after 7 months of operation. The $2 billion streaming service that presumed someone, somewhere, wanted to watch short shows in portrait mode is flaming out. https://twitter.com/BenMullin/status/1318996449884078084 The ...

quibi - The Next Web
4:17pm PDT - October 21st, 2020

In defense of video service Quibi

It was no Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. Which isn’t a terrible thing.

quibi - Recode
3:56pm PDT - October 21st, 2020

Daily Crunch: Quibi is shutting down

The end is in sight for Quibi, PayPal adds cryptocurrency support and Netflix tests a new promotional strategy. This is your Daily Crunch for October 21, 2020. The big story: Quibi is shutting down The much-hyped streaming video app led by Jeffrey Katzenberg …

quibi - TechCrunch
3:11pm PDT - October 21st, 2020

4 quick bites and obituaries on Quibi (RIP 2020-2020)

In memory of the death of Quibi, here’s a quick sendoff from four of our writers who came together to discuss what we can learn from Quibi’s amazing, instantaneous, billions-of-dollars failure. Lucas Matney looks at what the potential was for Quibi and how it…

quibi - TechCrunch
3:02pm PDT - October 21st, 2020

Quibi is shutting down 6 months after launch: 'We’ve considered and exhausted every option'

Short-form streaming service Quibi is shutting down, after launching in April.

quibi - Entertainment Weekly
1:20pm PDT - October 21st, 2020

Quibi streaming service shutting down after less than 1 year

Report: Investors were informed after company couldn't find an acquisition bidder.

quibi - Ars Technica
1:19pm PDT - October 21st, 2020

Quibi is shutting down

Quibi, the shortform video service focused on mobile devices, is officially shutting down. The service launched in April 2020 and lasted just over six months before shuttering.

quibi - The Verge
12:41pm PDT - October 21st, 2020

Mobile-video app Quibi is reportedly considering shutting down after only 6 months - Business Insider

The mobile-video service launched only six months ago but has failed to attract viewers, and none of its shows have become major hits.

quibi - Business Insider
11:22am PDT - October 21st, 2020

Mobile-video app Quibi is reportedly considering shutting down after only 6 months - Business Insider

The mobile-video service launched only six months ago but has failed to attract viewers, and none of its shows have become major hits.

quibi - Business Insider (UK)
11:22am PDT - October 21st, 2020

Quibi Is Shutting Down Barely Six Months After Going Live

Streaming service designed for mobile users struggled to resonate amid pandemic, crowded marketplace

quibi - Hacker News
10:39am PDT - October 21st, 2020

Is it the end for Quibi?

Quibi hasn’t taken off, to put it lightly.

quibi - Fortune
7:58am PDT - October 21st, 2020

Transcript: Wes Lowery on "Face the Nation"

The following is a transcript of an interview with "60 in 6" Quibi Correspondent Wes Lowery that aired Sunday, September 6, 2020, on "Face the Nation."

quibi - CBS News
8:29am PDT - September 6th, 2020

At the first-ever virtual DNC, Democrats play it safe

The first all-virtual Democratic National Convention is in full swing, but don’t expect fireworks. The event runs through Thursday in a truncated-for-TV two hours a night that’s apparently not setting any viewership records, even with most Americans stuck at …

quibi - TechCrunch
4:52pm PDT - August 18th, 2020

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  1. Oracle has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok's US operations, competing with rival Microsoft for the viral app as T…

    quibi - Business Insider
    12:02am PDT - August 18th, 2020

There's a 'better way': GOP voices rail against Trump - Reuters

Meg Whitman, the CEO of Quibi, and John Kasich, the former governor of Ohio - both Republicans - criticized the Trump administration at the Democratic National Convention Monday and pledged to support to the Biden-Harris presidential ticket.

quibi - Reuters
8:22pm PDT - August 17th, 2020

Factbox - 'We the People': broad coalition of voices at U.S. Democratic convention - Reuters India

Former rival Bernie Sanders, Republican John Kasich and former first lady Michelle Obama are among a parade of speakers making the case for Joe Biden on the first day of a virtual convention to formally nominate him as the Democratic nominee in the November p…

quibi - Reuters
7:40pm PDT - August 17th, 2020

Quibi CEO Meg Whitman, who ran for governor of California as a Republican, will speak at the DNC

  • Quibi CEO Meg Whitman will speak at the Democratic National Convention Monday night, the DNC announced.
  • Whitman previously ran for governor of California as a Republican. She is one of several current and former Republicans who oppose Trump …

    quibi - Business Insider
    9:46am PDT - August 17th, 2020

RT @Anush87: 1.8 billion Dollars. Read that again! #quibi https://t.co/K2LhTFo039

hilda (@Hilda__2779)
2:12pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

You know, I know we dunked on it back then, but if you look at the state of online video right now, it is so clear that Quibi was a great idea in a horrible package with an even worse launch date

no more docile users (@WTTDOTM)
7:18am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @cdclemensen: @GennHutchison Yup, it’ll be another Quibi level bad business decision. But it’ll destroy many careers in the process. AI…

Kelly (@DanaKelly7)
6:12am PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @cdclemensen: @GennHutchison Yup, it’ll be another Quibi level bad business decision. But it’ll destroy many careers in the process. AI…

Sheeda (@sheeda418)
10:26pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @dillsdillsdills: I wish Quibi were here to see the strikes.

Denise (@Denise_5384)
4:33pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

They spent a lot on Quibi too https://t.co/Kt7AS8fssa

P.T. Philben (@PaulLeoWrites)
3:03pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

Milo 'Rat King' Anderson (@MiloUranium)
2:22pm PDT - July 25th, 2023

Please, let's kill X like we did with Quibi and Qwikster.

Neekko (@Neekko)
9:44am PDT - July 25th, 2023

Going forward, x will be the premiere destination for all your Quibi content. We are still discovering the amazing possibilities of x.

David Smart #SaveSheikhJarrah (@FMUK)
6:36am PDT - July 25th, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

Halloweenous Flask (@Mikontroll)
5:22pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @goblinlab: @lindayacc Linda, X is the new Quibi.

Bob Gillan (@goblinlab)
3:50pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

Xeet makes Quibi look genius

GabayJonathan (@GabayJonathan)
3:21pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @Sonic9jct: if theres one thing we learned from Quibi, its that confusing portmanteaus made with the most unusual letters in the english…

Abby Collins (@Booloocrew)
2:41pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

if theres one thing we learned from Quibi, its that confusing portmanteaus made with the most unusual letters in the english language ALWAYS stand the test of time https://t.co/hTn5dUJcn4

John-Charles Holmes (@Sonic9jct)
2:05pm PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @illustrevor: I feel like since the beginning of the pandemic (starting with Quibi) more eyes have been opened to the fact that CEOs and…

TREVOR FRALEY - SCAR ISSUE #3 OUT JUNE 21ST (@illustrevor)
11:47am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @joerussotweets: X. It's the neXt Quibi.

Jom Holland (@arg_imma_pirate)
11:20am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @AlbertBurneko: also, *cough* https://t.co/1DhVRgLrgb https://t.co/ahuPYAONWA

RT @AlbertBurneko: also, *cough* https://t.co/1DhVRgLrgb https://t.co/ahuPYAONWA

Stephano_N (@Stephano_N)
8:21am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

my chemical romance makes me dance (@groovybmovie)
8:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @AlbertBurneko: also, *cough* https://t.co/1DhVRgLrgb https://t.co/ahuPYAONWA

RT @AlbertBurneko: also, *cough* https://t.co/1DhVRgLrgb https://t.co/ahuPYAONWA

Colleen (@Colleenandro)
7:14am PDT - July 24th, 2023

#TwitterX is the new rebrand of this app…it’s giving Quibi vibes.

Anthony Flores (@aflomoviefilm)
7:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @Tentoads4truth: - In 2018, Quibi raised $1 billion in funding from major Hollywood film studios, TV companies, telecommunications compa…

George (@George36298862)
5:05am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @AlbertBurneko: also, *cough* https://t.co/1DhVRgLrgb https://t.co/ahuPYAONWA

RT @AlbertBurneko: also, *cough* https://t.co/1DhVRgLrgb https://t.co/ahuPYAONWA

Laurie (@natsgirl12)
4:25am PDT - July 24th, 2023

X is heading in the most Quibi of directions.

Zappit (@Zapdraws)
4:07am PDT - July 24th, 2023
RT @AlbertBurneko: also, *cough* https://t.co/1DhVRgLrgb https://t.co/ahuPYAONWA

RT @AlbertBurneko: also, *cough* https://t.co/1DhVRgLrgb https://t.co/ahuPYAONWA

jesus of suburbia (@DreThaJedi)
3:13am PDT - July 24th, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

Sad Gay Clown (@inkypye)
2:34am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

The Hype Master (@andreaspereira2)
2:28am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

❤️ (@invaderwafflez)
2:23am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

Fun-Co (@BootyShakerMan)
2:16am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

ZJay (@ZJay_99)
2:01am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @obdriftwood: Please Spend Ten Minutes Or Less Reading About The Death Of Quibi | Defector https://t.co/QNrekMTUhl

Tomeu Pinya (@PinyaTomeu)
1:48am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

Jonathan Eilbeck (@JonathanEilbeck)
1:30am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

fix your heart or (@apathybronson)
1:25am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

(@CiggyBam)
1:20am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

HBOjd (@jaccdaniels_)
1:03am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

Nekstor en Aviones (@Theguardianofdc)
12:56am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @obdriftwood: Please Spend Ten Minutes Or Less Reading About The Death Of Quibi | Defector https://t.co/QNrekMTUhl

Halapues (@lamarchefutile)
12:55am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

RT @Q_Review: "Billionaires keep reinventing the bus" but it's Twitter pitching Quibi again

Death by Proxy (@ErmehgerdProxy)
12:51am PDT - July 23rd, 2023

Please Spend Ten Minutes Or Less Reading About The Death Of Quibi | Defector https://t.co/QNrekMTUhl

Otis B. Driftwood (@obdriftwood)
12:30am PDT - July 23rd, 2023