LinkedIn's Roller Coaster Year

The transcript discusses LinkedIn's earnings report and the negative investor reaction despite not-so-bad numbers. It highlights management's confusion and product strategy issues. Despite these challenges, LinkedIn is seen as a unique and valuable long-term business with significant global potential, distinct from other social networks like Facebook.

What was the initial investor reaction to LinkedIn's earnings report?

• Confused and uncertain

• Positive and optimistic

• Negative and unchanged

• Neutral and indifferent

What was a major issue with LinkedIn's management during the conference call?

• They were overly confident

• They ignored investor questions

• They sounded confused

• They provided too much detail

What was a key reason for skepticism about LinkedIn's growth potential?

• Over-reliance on traditional media

• Failure to effectively use data

• Lack of new product launches

• Excessive focus on local markets

What makes LinkedIn distinct from other social networks?

• It focuses on casual social interactions

• It is a platform for business networking

• It is primarily used for entertainment

• It offers free online courses

What is LinkedIn's position in the global social network landscape?

• It is the most popular network for teenagers

• It is the largest social network in Asia

• It is the only global network besides Facebook

• It is the only global network besides Twitter