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The Old Ways Of Social Media Marketing Are Broken

Startup Professionals Musings

Isn’t it frustrating to think you understand something new in business, like marketing with social media, only to realize that the landscape changed while you were looking at other priorities? Jim should know, since he is the president Ignite Social Media , of one of the best known social media marketing agencies.

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How Snapchat Could Increase Team Production

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Being intentionally productive is something we all strive for, but often fail to achieve. While back in 2011, a cell phone user received or made 12 phone calls a day on average, the number has dropped to just 6 calls in 2015. Routine work is the worst enemy of productivity. Happy teams are productive teams.

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Google Wants to Disrupt Home Automation with $3.2 Billion Nest Acquisition

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With over $100 million from its investors including Kleiner Perkins, Google Ventures, Shasta Ventures, and Lightspeed Venture Partners, among others, Nest is reported to have been on the verge of another $150 million raise in a Series D round and would have eventually gone public. Nest gives it a second chance. Future of automation.

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Ten Of The Top Tech Companies For Employees In LA

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Demand Media. Demand Media consistently popped up near number one in the list of "companies to work for" from our readers. The company recently reported record. NastyGal -- which was just about unheard of a year ago -- has rocketed to a over $100M business, driven by women's clothing, shoes, and other products.

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Entrepreneurs And Startups Drive Future Work Trends

Startup Professionals Musings

I am happy to see reports that young companies are in the forefront of these trends, on both the customer trends and the employee trends. Reward shorter hours of high productivity. Peer pressure keeps productivity standards high. Encourage people to work where and when they are most productive.

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Entrepreneurs Challenge The Gartner Hype Cycle

Startup Professionals Musings

back in 1995 meant to apply to technology product evolution and acceptance. The first phase of a hype cycle is the technology trigger or breakthrough, product launch or other event that generates significant press and interest. Plateau of productivity. The Hype Cycle was a concept put forward by Gartner, Inc.

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8 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Lead With New Work Models

Startup Professionals Musings

I am happy to see reports that young companies are in the forefront of these trends, on both the customer trends and the employee trends. Reward shorter hours of high productivity. Peer pressure keeps productivity standards high. Encourage people to work where and when they are most productive.