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April 11, 2014
Facebook Wants To Kill Your News Feed's Spam
Heads up, digital marketers.
Today Facebook pulled back the curtains a bit, allowing outsiders a glimpse into some of the changes it has made to its News Feed algorithm. The move, which would reduce a post's organic reach, is being billed as "a series of improvements" intended to "reduces stories that people frequently [say] are spammy and that they don't want to see."
Amazon Buys ComiXology, The iTunes Of Digital Comics
Amazon's acquisition of the only real player in the digital comics game could have a significant impact on the comics industry and its labored transition to digital delivery.
Like all industries whose products can now be digitized, comic books are facing the opportunities and challenges of a physical to digital evolution. This transition just hit a potentially massive milestone, as Amazon has announced plans to acquire comiXology, by far the largest digital comic book distributor in North America, for currently undisclosed terms. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of this year.
Portable Robot Printer Is Like A Roomba That Squirts Ink
"What is a printer?" asked Zuta Labs, then reimagined it as the Mini Mobile Robotic Printer, as small as your hand.
Designed by Zuta Labs and now on Kickstarter, the Mini Mobile Robotic Printer is one for the mobile age. It cleverly sheds the bulk of consumer printing by re-imagining what a printer actually is.
Skyscraper Enthusiast Seeking Skyscraper Enthusiast: The World's Cutest Job Listing
All those with an undying love of supertall architecture, inquire within.
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat--the organization that decides important issues like whether New York City's 1 World Trade Center is really taller than Chicago's Willis Tower--is on the hunt for a database editor. And boy is there nothing cuter than how professional skyscraper enthusiasts go about seeking fellow professional skyscraper enthusiasts:
The Best Eye Candy From Milan Design Week
From Eames chairs to interactive light shows to a camera that's activated with a kiss
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Building The Perfect Instagram Portfolio
Ignore Instagram at your peril: some employers say it's crucial to their hiring process. Here's the recipe for curating a career-boosting social-media portfolio.
Douglas Friedman walked into a meeting at a major, well-respected advertising agency in Los Angeles, carrying a large portfolio of his work. There was wine, and a cheese platter--and 30 or so art directors waiting to grill him. "I was all nervous," he said.
Why You Should Encourage Conflict
Conflict is necessary for change; just make sure your team is fighting for the right ideas.
If you are not generating the right type of conflict, your organization may lack innovation.
Why Your Startup Shouldn't Hire A PR Firm
Hiring a public relations team doesn't have to be at the top of your startup to-do list. You should be your own best PR pro.
There are millions of PR pros in the world, and I won't hire any of them. Here's why.
TripAdvisor CEO's 5 Tips To Startup Success
TripAdvisor CEO Stephen Kaufer didn't always have a successful business. Now he's sharing how he took his startup to the top with today's generation of entrepreneurs.
As I sit across the table from Stephen Kaufer, I sense a mind that moves at light speed. Beneath his calm demeanor, it's clear that Kaufer is constantly planning ahead. And it's not hard to see why: His company--the world's largest online travel website--gives him plenty to think about.
How To Shape Your Company Culture Before It's Too Late
Hiring and growth aren't the only signs of a healthy company. The cultures they build must be sustainable.
New hires pour through the door most mornings at fast-growing startups and other companies fortunate enough to be booming in this economy. And by that measure alone, those companies have a golden future--right?
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