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Last week, Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve Huffman announced that the website would allow advertisers to directly sponsor user-generated content. Those…
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Name: Scott Warner Hometown: Current: Orem, Utah / Grew Up: Los Angeles, California Company Name: GIGG Inc. Company Founding Year: 2013…
After a few weeks on the Nextdoor social networking site, I have a few concerns about the surveillance we’re under. Not from the NSA, but the person down the street. For a social platform about being neighborly, my neighbors sure know how to expect the worst from people.
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A UK startup is “Unlocking big data to bring you insightful referencing” … or “sell your social media activity to employers & landlords.” With privacy and discrimination implications, Score Assured and its users may gain insights – or risks.
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Startups should avoid these five social media mistakes by practicing planning, professionalism and organization for their business social networking.
At any given time, there are good startup ideas and there are bad startup ideas. Here are 13 bad ones. Email, messaging, networking, collaboration and friend finding apps – they’ve been done. And smart toys, foodie apps, and selfie sticks are killing our collective souls. So, when you’re looking for the next great business idea, please pass on these. Please.
Facebook live video turned a costly process into a free feature accessible to billions. Shama Hyder discusses the affects on you and your business and why this might be the next game changer in social media marketing.
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When it comes to startup technology, apps, and new software, looking good is table stakes. There’s much more to the competition than that. These four things are key for giving your software product a better chance at more distinction and more success among all the cool new tech out there.
TipTalk is a celebrity messaging app that’s supposed to get you screen time with A-list celebrities and influencers, but without any real stars on the platform yet, it feels more like a lame, expensive Twitstagram.
Having insight into the key drivers behind the launch, growth and success of Moonalice Radio, SnapMunk contributor Gail Barnes (aka Moongirl) offers these five valuable startup lessons.
From: Frank Barnhardt To: [email protected] Subject: Welcome Bruce Date: Tues, 15 Mar 2016 9:50 -0800 Hi Team, I wanted to take a moment…
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On August 4, 2016, in response to shareholders’ demands for profitability and recovered growth, Twitter installs new AI software on…
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The Walt Disney Co. was a major media and entertainment innovator from its start, and it has successfully retained that…
It’s no secret that citizens of the United States are disengaged from their democracy – the 2014 midterm elections saw…
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Sup is a hyperlocal mobile app that makes it easier to connect with friends who happen to be close by at…
If you haven’t run into a study on the destructive effects of being an active Facebook user, you’re probably not ‘Interneting’…
As of this article, both Facebook and Twitter have a “Like” option. Isn’t it just a little weird that the…
Yik Yak, the anonymous instant messaging app, was once all the rage on college campuses. People alleged that it caused…
With Instagram now being open for ads, highly visual brands can’t afford to ignore the platform any longer. Instagram has…
1 billion is a big number. Also, it’s an important number for services that make money off ads. Google, which…
Generally speaking, social networks aren’t known for deeply enriching the lives of users. As I wade through my Facebook feed,…
At age five, MySpace had hit its peak. When Facebook celebrated its fifth anniversary in 2009, it had caught up…
Let me tell you why I hate Facebook. And believe me, keeping this quick is almost impossible. I hate the…
Is Facebook an integral part of your business’ marketing plan? Do you post fresh content to your wall every day…
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T-Mobile launched video chatting within smartphone calling. Yahoo rolled out their video chat app to a global audience. Freshdesk purchased…
Have you ever played “Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon”? It works like this. Name a movie star. It can be…
According to recent statistics from eMarketer and RhythmOne, marketers are seeing increased benefit from their influencer marketing efforts. RhythmOne’s analysis…
Entrepreneurs are building startup companies in a myriad of marketplaces. From on-demand transportation to ecommerce and software-as-a-service, entrepreneurs are pursuing…
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Sean Parker, one of the most outspoken Facebook co-founders, is at it again. This time he has developed a social…
Whether you’ve got money to spend or not a cent to spare, there are a lot of different ways you…
Understanding generational tendencies of your millennial workers is crucial for continued employee engagement and long-term company commitments. While previous generations…
Twitter CEO Costolo Steps Down – Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From His Departure On June 11, 2015, Twitter announced CEO…
As Caitlyn Jenner made her debut, the response was immediate, far-reaching, and historic. Are you interested in promoting your business…
There are several glaring marketing mistakes cropping up everywhere, from email campaigns, newsletters, to even social media. Such offenses are…
It would not be an exaggeration to say that we are living in times of social networking and social media…
If you’re a busy small business owner, you may not be thrilled about adding one more thing to your already…
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It has been yet another impressive week for entrepreneurs raising financial funding to back their endeavors. From mobile app startups…
Social media is an essential component of any marketing plan. Establishing a social media presence for your business may be…
From a nearly $600 million dollar valuation for a pre-launch startup to investments in sectors like solar and life sciences,…
Are you using LinkedIn to connect with potential employment opportunities? Are you hoping to make powerful connections that can help…
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According to the Wall Street Journal, Facebook is expected to launch a new advertising platform at Advertising Week 2014 in…
The startup scene began its ascent in the Los Angeles area in the late 2000s. During that time, MySpace was…