Platform Strategies

Rebooting Europe’s Flagship Comics Festival

Platform Economics Behind the Angoulême Meltdown

Dec 3 • 

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November 2025

All Aboard the Platform Economy: Lessons from Europe’s Journey Toward Seamless Rail

Europe’s railways are a vital part of the continent’s infrastructure, connecting cities and regions while providing sustainable and comfortable travel…

Nov 4 • 

Paul Belleflamme

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October 2025

BlaBlaCar’s Indian Journey: Platform Lessons from the Road

From struggling to leading the carpooling market in India

Oct 27 • 

Paul Belleflamme

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When Taylor Swift drops, everyone listens: The surprising power of release dates

In the world of entertainment, timing isn’t just important—it’s everything.

Oct 3 • 

Paul Belleflamme

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September 2025

Decoding YouTube’s next act: Shopping, streaming & superfans

YouTube announced a wave of major updates today at its annual Made on YouTube event, highlighting a strategic push into new activities and monetization…

Sep 16 • 

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From cars to clouds: The promises and perils of Uber’s ambitious platform expansion

Uber’s latest announcement—integrating Blade’s helicopters into its app in 2026—illustrates the logic and ambition behind platform diversification and…

Sep 10 • 

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Grocery delivery’s local advantage: Opportunities for niche platforms

The digital delivery market is evolving rapidly, with food and grocery platforms vying for growth across urban and local markets.

Sep 2 • 

Paul Belleflamme

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August 2025

Platforms and tourism: Balancing secret places, crowds, and conservation in a connected world

Having just returned from vacation, I can’t help but reflect on a familiar wish shared by many travellers: to find beautiful, relaxing destinations that…

Aug 12 • 

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June 2025

WhatsApp’s ad gamble: Monetisation, user backlash, and the platform power play

Meta is introducing ads to WhatsApp for the first time by allowing businesses to place advertisements exclusively within the "Status" section of the…

Jun 25 • 

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May 2025

Airbnb’s Strategic Expansion: A Textbook Case of Platform Growth

How the travel giant is leveraging “densification” and “diversification” to dominate the experience economy

May 21 • 

Paul Belleflamme

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From Take Eat Easy to Takeover: How Platform Wars Shaped the DoorDash–Deliveroo Merger

The online food delivery market has transformed dramatically over the past decade, reshaping how millions of Europeans and Americans order their meals.

May 12 • 

Paul Belleflamme

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April 2025

Vinted vs. Rivals: The battle for sustainable fashion (Part 2)

In a previous post, we examined Vinted’s competitive environment, highlighting its rivals (which make it harder to attract buyers and sellers).

Apr 10 • 

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