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October 12, 2016
A New Wave of Marketing is Approaching Thanks to Snapchat and GIFs
A New Wave of Marketing is Approaching Thanks to Snapchat and GIFs Advertising isn’t what it used to be. Members of the Millennial generation are tough critics for traditional advertisements, and tend to just ignore banner ads and other types of online marketing that used to successfully drive sales. Instead, social media is becoming more […]
UFO Emails Found During the Clinton Email Hack
UFO Emails Released With the recent hacks towards Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic party’s emails, we expected to find juicy details in the released data. But, we never expected to find emails regarding UFOs. Alien power. Tom DeLonge, the former Blink-182’s lead singer , was emailing John Podesta, Clinton’s campaign chairman, regarding their mutual interest […]
The Best Startup Marketing Tools A New Small Business Should Employ
Digital marketing has come a long way since its beginnings in the 90’s. Back then, a simple banner and the same keyword written in white on an entirely white page to activate SEO were describing the online advertising activities. Today, there are thousands of online channels and strategies that a simple team cannot take care […]
October 11, 2016
Steps to Start Up a Business You Can Run From the Cloud
The cloud makes it easier than ever to launch a business. In fact, 69 percent of U.S. entrepreneurs now start up their businesses from home, according to a Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report. Not only can you start up your business from home, but you can also run it from anywhere using your smartphone, tablet or […]
Samsung Stops Production of Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Stops Production of Galaxy Note 7 We’re giving up. Samsung is officially permanently stopping production on their Galaxy Note 7. In case you forgot, the Galaxy Note 7 keeps blowing up due to the batteries. Yesterday, the company said they were going to pause production to adjust but now they are saying NVM this […]
Know Your Brand Audience and Give Them What hey Want
Knowing your brand audience isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity when it comes to marketing well. It allows you to provide value to the audience that matters most, and ensure you can target directly to them. Three ways to learn a little more about them include: See what they’re reading – sounds unexpected, but […]
October 10, 2016
The Bright and The Dark Side of Apple’s iPhone 7
If you have been an iPhone user for a long time, you don’t need an iPhone 7 tutorial to use the latest entry from Apple. However, you might be in need of an iPhone 7 setup guide if you are moving to Apple’s platform for the first time from some other mobile operating system. The […]
October 7, 2016
Snapchat…Sorry…Snap Inc. to IPO
Snap Inc’s IPO The Wall Street Journal has confirmed Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, as Snap Inc. is getting ready for their Initial Public Offering (IPO). According to the paperwork, they are preparing;the IPO could happen sometime in March of 2017. It was reported in May that Snap Inc.’s possible valuation has jumped […]
Software Spotlight: Wrike’s Project Management
If you are in the business of marketing, there’s no doubt you are aware of the importance of having a tight-knit, productive team. You will have likely sought out ways to further enhance your team’s ability to efficiently produce quality work. Managing a growing workload, from assigning tasks to communicating progress, can be quite difficult […]
When Is It Time To Accept Credit Cards
Your Business Doesn’t Accept Credit Cards, Seriously? Sometimes we can get caught in own bubble and think every business is already taking mobile payments. Suprisingly many companies still don’t even take credit cards. Yet, you’re never too small to accept credit card payments, from handmade craft shops to food vendors and service providers. Even if […]
