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With No Buyer in Sight, Twitter Said to be Planning More Layoffs

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A banner with the logo of Twitter is set on the front of the New York Stock Exchange on November 7, 2013 in New York. (Photo: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images)

Judging by its popularity with presidential candidates, pop stars and journalists, Twitter seems to be alive and well. But according to a recent Bloomberg report, the San Francisco-based company is preparing to layoff several hundred employees as soon as this week after failing to find a buyer. In this hour of Forum, we’ll discuss the future of the company, which is set to release its earnings on Thursday morning.

Guests:

Sarah Frier, tech reporter, Bloomberg News

Alex Kantrowitz, senior technology reporter, BuzzFeed News

Vivian Schiller, independent advisor to news organizations, tech companies and brands; former head of global news at Twitter

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