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July 8, 2016
Pokemon Go App Hits No. 1 – Nintendo Shares Soar
Pokemon Go Becomes #1 App If you see Millennials looking at their phones in their outstretched arms and moving quickly and excitedly in different directions they are trying to catch Pokemon….maybe it was a Squirtle – think half turtle/squirrel. Yep, this stuff exists. The game uses augmented reality to show images of Pokemon in real-world […]
8 Most Valued Things That Startups Cannot Ignore
Starting a business is one of the biggest adventures any human being can do in his/her life. There are three occasions in life when you have to be serious and only serious with your life: when getting married, when buying your first house and when starting a business. Starting a business could debatably be the […]
July 7, 2016
How Traditionally Solitary Games Are Going Social
For many players, the appeal of sitting down for a table game session in their local brick-and-mortar casino isn’t the prospect of profit, but rather the chance to meet new people and having a good time together. Classic casino games like blackjack, roulette, craps, and baccarat are all social games to some extent, with players […]
Snapchat Changes Everything You Know & Love with New Update
Snapchat Releases Digital Scrapbook Put down the glue guns and the overpriced scrapbook paper. Snapchat is answering our artistic dreams by releasing a new feature that allows us to stitch together our very own camera roll. The feature called Memories, allows us to save snaps and edit them together later. Which you can either […]
4 Ways the Experts Create Shareworthy Content
As you know, the consistent creation of shareworthy content requires equal parts luck and skill. Since the luck portion is uncontrollable, there’s no sense in focusing on this aspect. However, it’s worth everyone’s time and energy to look at the skills, characteristics, and features that make content highly shareable. 1. Nail the Headline “While an […]
July 6, 2016
Can Philanthropy in Business Drive Profits?
Many large companies are known for giving back to their communities. For example, Microsoft employees help the global fight against human trafficking and also support global diversity and inclusion initiatives, environmental sustainability and responsible sourcing. IBM employees help out with education and economic development and skill development. There are many more examples out there, too. […]
Which Social Media Platform is Best for Your Business?
In 2016, it’s more vital than ever for businesses to have a strong, engaging social media presence. Today’s customers expect to be able to have a conversation with the businesses they patronize. Rapid response to problems, polite answers to questions, and a friendly online image all contribute to a company’s bottom line. But building and […]
Nintendo Announces New Pokémon Game
Pokémon Go Miss the days of Pokémon cards and Pokémon Gameboy games? Well you’re in luck because Nintendo just released a new augmented reality game called Pokémon Go. Pokémon Go finds, captures and battles creature in the real world. You can only get your Pokémon on if you live in Australia or New Zealand. Gotta […]
5 Way Cloud Computing Helps Save Money
5 Way Cloud Computing Helps Save Money Cloud-based computing is a trend that’s rapidly becoming the new normal. Cloud solutions allow users to move seamlessly between mobile and desktop devices. Public, private, and hybrid cloud systems offer flexible options that let businesses develop new solutions on the fly to properly match their ever-changing computing needs. […]
July 5, 2016
Why Your Brand Can’t Afford to Stop Learning About Social Media
In 2014, Social Media Examiner reported that 72% of marketers said they were “using social media to develop loyal fans”, while 92% said that their forays into social media “generated more exposure for their businesses.” By 2018, it’s estimated that a third of the world’s population will be using some form of social media. Brands […]
