Eric Newcomer on Growth

Microsoft’s Non-Acquisition Acquisition ... Much of the blame for Microsoft’s creativity here falls at the feet of regulators: If regulators constantly (and unreasonably) block acquisitions, our greatest business minds will obviously find workarounds. Capitalism finds a way.

158 likes8 repliesPosted Mar 22, 2024

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Why it worked

Opens with a short, self-contained line that is easy to take in at a glance.
Follows a clear Hook → Context → Context → Landing shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
Ends on a short line that is easy to quote and repeat.
The opening line stands alone, so it reads completely before the post is expanded.
Written from experience rather than as advice, which is harder to argue with.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

The mechanics

Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → Context → Context → Landing
Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
Tone: punchy, corporate
Written for: Growth and marketing teams

Analysis by ViralLoop — not written by the original author.

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