The Irish Times

Twitter finally takes on trolls but advertisers steer clear

Cantillon: Social media platform gets to grips with abusers but share price still set to tank

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 07:05

Twitter says less abuse on platform due to tougher measures

Social media platform has previously been criticised for failing to deal with trolls

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 14:00

Jack Dorsey faces twin challenges of Twitter and Square

Cantillon: Man who juggles top roles at social media giant and smartphone payment firm

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 06:18

The Spanish town where Twitter reigns

Residents use Twitter to report crime, check up on the mayor and make appointments

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 12:00

Former RTE journalist Mark Little to head up Twitter Ireland

Twitter Ireland boss Stephen McIntyre is stepping down to join Frontline Ventures

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 09:34

Lucy Kellaway: record year for euphemisms, obfuscation, ugliness

Here are some of 2015’s worst examples of the drivel spoken and written in business

Mon Jan 04 2016 - 01:00

Introducing Guffipedia, an outlet for all victims of bull

I am urging you to submit horrible new words or phrases

Mon Dec 14 2015 - 01:00

Mark Little joins Twitter in senior role

Appointment follows period of management turmoil at social media platform

Tue Nov 10 2015 - 11:52

A long climb back, and a mountainous task ahead

While Twitter has grown considerably since Jack Dorsey left in 2008, the company is in a new state of disarray

Mon Oct 12 2015 - 07:00

Twitter names Dorsey as permanent chief executive

Jack is back - for good - at Twitter

Mon Oct 05 2015 - 14:03

Twitter’s Mr Nice Guy Adam Bain on the money trail

Jack Dorsey looks set for hot seat, but firm’s future will be built on head of revenue’s work

Mon Oct 05 2015 - 07:30

Fearless tech reporter is still happiest breaking stories

Kara Swisher believes the quality of online content is getting better all the time

Thu Jul 09 2015 - 01:20

Mixed messages as Jack Dorsey returns to Twitter

Driving force behind many of the company’s innovations is also a polarising figure

Mon Jun 22 2015 - 01:10

Cantillon: laughs run dry for Twitter investors under comedian Dick Costolo

Investors believe microblogging site is failing despite growth

Sat Jun 13 2015 - 01:00

Spectre of Greek default dims markets

European stocks slide as doubts grow over Greek ability to renegotiate its debt

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 20:42

Twitter’s Dick Costolo to step down as chief executive

Wall Street reacts positively to news with shares jumping 3.6 per cent to $37.17

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 07:38

Twitter chief executive Dick Costolo quits

Costolo plans to leave California-based company at the beginning of July

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 21:52

Twitter chief’s six common crimes against the dictionary

Dick Costolo undermined Twitter’s brand with his windy nonsense

Mon May 04 2015 - 01:00

Death takes place of Silicon Valley entrepreneur David Goldberg

Widespread tributes for Chief executive of questionnaire company SurveyMonkey

Sun May 03 2015 - 22:05

London restaurant to charge diners in advance

Restaurant ticket system may put end to no-shows but risks ruffling feathers

Mon Mar 30 2015 - 08:07

Twitter posts disappointing fourth-quarter user growth

Microblogging platform cites Apple’s new mobile software as reason for slowdown

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 07:58

Twitter CEO admits company ‘sucks’ at dealing with trolls

Company strikes deal with Google for tweets to show up in searches

Thu Feb 05 2015 - 13:33

Twitter adds group messaging and video recording

Users will now be able to direct message up to 20 people as well as shoot and edit a 30-second video

Tue Jan 27 2015 - 15:02

Twitter gets junk bond rating sending shares down

Speculative-grade credit from S&P citing “significant” financial risk but strong growth potential

Fri Nov 14 2014 - 08:46

IBM, Twitter to partner on business data analytics

IBM will help businesses predict trends in the marketplace and consumer sentiment

Wed Oct 29 2014 - 18:02

Screen time: Steve Jobs was a low tech parent

Why so many tech chiefs limit their children’s screen time

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 09:22

Twitter shares soar 35 per cent on back of user growth

Revenue more than doubles to $312.2m and user growth jumps 24% at microblogging firm

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 08:57

Twitter engineer Fry steps down

Reshuffle alongside revamp of service

Fri May 30 2014 - 22:24

Twitter insiders pledge to hold on to substantial holdings

End of lock-in period comes as social media group grapples with 39% fall in stock price this year

Mon May 05 2014 - 18:05

The writing’s on the Wall (Street) for Twitter

Investors more worried about social network’s ability to add users than increased revenues

Thu May 01 2014 - 09:03

Shares in Twitter fall 10% after slowdown in user growth

Social network says its 255 million monthly users check service less frequently than a year ago

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 07:36

Twitter: overvalued niche product or social media giant?

Investors remain divided in wake of company numbers showing slower user growth

Thu Feb 06 2014 - 15:32

Twitter worth $25bn on NYSE launch

Company has yet to make a profit on annual revenues of $600 million

Fri Nov 08 2013 - 01:00

Another social network, another saga of betrayals and revenge

As Twitter shares hit the stock market today, a new book claims to expose power struggles, egos and boardroom battles behind the creation of the social media phenomenon

Thu Nov 07 2013 - 01:00