Pinterest | Company Profile
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Overview
Pinterest is a social media company based in San Francisco, founded in 2010 by Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp. It serves as a visual discovery and bookmarking platform where users can collect, organize, and share images, animated GIFs, and videos on virtual pinboards. This engaging format allows users to communicate ideas and inspiration across various categories, including fashion, food, home decor, and travel.
The platform offers features such as visual pinboards, dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android, and Promoted Pins, which enable brands to reach targeted audiences through sponsored content. Pinterest also utilizes advanced AI technology for visual search, enhancing users' ability to find related content. With a broad user base, it attracts individuals seeking inspiration as well as businesses looking to advertise their products and services effectively. The platform has grown significantly, boasting over 431 million monthly active users by 2021.
Basic Information
| Industry | information technology & services |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Revenue | 3.6B |
| Headquarters | 505 Brannan St, San Francisco, California, United States |
| Alexa Ranking | 55 |
Contact Details
- Phone: +1 415-762-7100
- Website: pinterest.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/pinterest
Key Focus Areas & Initiatives
- Social media platform for visual discovery and inspiration
- AI-powered visual search technology
- User-generated content via pinboards
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android
- Content curation and recommendation algorithms
- Shopping integration features and Promoted Pins
- Market research and data-driven advertising solutions
- Community building and user engagement tools
- Visual content marketing and analytics
- Support for businesses and brand promotion
Technologies Used
- Amazon Associates
- DoubleClick
- DoubleClick Floodlight
- Gmail
- Google Apps
- Google Play
- Linkshare
- Microsoft Office 365
- Mobile Friendly
- Open AdStream (Appnexus)
- Remote
- Typekit
- Vimeo
- WordPress.org
- YouTube
- iTunes
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