Why Facebook Is Better Off Than Zynga

The following video is from Friday's Motley Fool Money radio show, featuring host Chris Hill along with analysts Joe Magyer, Ron Gross, and James Early. In this segment, the focus is on Facebook (NAS: FB) and Zynga (NAS: ZNGA) , which both got off the mat this week after better-than-expected Q3 earnings. The guys analyze Facebook's ability to monetize its mobile platform, and then go on to discuss why it's in a stronger position than Zynga across the board.

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