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You may have been surprised to know Snapchat was still making original programming.

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Aug 31, 2022
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Hidden in the Snapchat app was a tab called Discover. Launched back in 2017, it offered original shows focused on news and lifestyle. These past few months parent company Snap Inc haven't been performing so well and today layoffs were announced. 20% of the workforce are being fired, with the Discover offer now shuttered.

Snap has invested in original, ve…

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