Episode #
Twitter Ad Spend Went Down 46% – Is Twitter Dead?
February 27, 2023

In episode #2382, we discuss whether we think Twitter is going to die or not based on the Ad spending decreasing by 46%. We delve into the reasons such a large percentage of advertisers have chosen to pause their advertising on Twitter, how we think Elon Musk will handle the situation, why we believe it will ultimately pull through, and why Musk’s takeover actually increases the chances of Twitter surviving. Join us as we look into our opinions of the future of Twitter!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:20] Today’s topic: Twitter Ad Spend Went Down 46% – Is Twitter Dead?
  • [00:38] The number of advertisers who have paused spending on Twitter and why.
  • [01:06] Why we think Twitter will survive and the role we think Elon Musk will play. 
  • [02:40] Why do we believe the chances of Twitter dying are lower now with Musk’s takeover?
  • [04:09] What the boycott of Facebook tells us about the future of Twitter.
  • [04:39] That’s it for today!
  • [04:56] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Leave Some Feedback:

  • What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.
  • Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.

Connect with Us: 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover Latest Episodes

Episode
Why X Crushes Meta’s Threads
January 01, 2026

Neil and Eric break down the Threads vs X mindset gap, why “victim mentality” kills progress, and how focusing on one craft can beat trying to be well-rounded. They debate early specialization vs ...

Episode
How Nano Banana Saved Google
December 31, 2025

Google Gemini’s breakout in 2025 gets pinned on “Nano Banana,” Google’s fast image generation and editing push that coincided with Gemini MAUs jumping from 350M to 650M by October, plus moment...

Episode
The 7 Powers Of Business
December 30, 2025

Neil and Eric break down Hamilton Helmer’s 7 Powers framework for building a durable competitive business: branding, process power, switching costs, scale economies, cornered resources, network econ...