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How The Promise Of Social Media Advertising Is Measuring Up For Adly

socalTECH

Four years ago, Los Angeles-based Adly (www.adly.com) launched to much fanfare as one of the first local startups to tie into the brand-new, Twitter micro messaging platform. We''re really focused on driving engagement with brands, and leverages the real-time conversations that happen in social media. Millenials?

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8 Tasks To Prepare You For Starting Your Own Business

Startup Professionals Musings

The cost of entry has never been lower, with new tools to create your own website , and free social media to get your message out everywhere. Based on my own experience as a mentor and angel investor, I find that as many as ninety percent of startups fail in the first five years, despite their best efforts.

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New software lets marketers better leverage social media influencers

StartUp Beat

While the glory days of TV and radio ads have come and gone, digital media influencer marketing is gaining momentum. With its finger on the pulse of this global marketing trend, Los Angeles-based Paladin Software has announced the release of a new social influencer marketing software, Campaigns.

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8 New Business Keys To Success For Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Establishing your brand with interactive social media. The cost of social media done well is low. Measuring progress with big data and analytics.

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8 Tips For Getting Your Startup Right The First Time

Startup Professionals Musings

Excellent detailed resources are everywhere, including a classic book, “ The Startup Checklist ,” by serial entrepreneur and founder of the New York Angels, David S. Establishing your brand with interactive social media. The cost of social media done well is low. Measuring progress with big data and analytics.

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7 Ways To Keep All Players Centered On What Matters

Startup Professionals Musings

All too often I talk to startups which still don’t have a social media plan even though most of their customers now use social media as a key part of their buying decision. Re-evaluate processes as they are today and set metrics to better represent the new sales, operational, and service needs.

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5 Keys To A Viable Spending Rate And Cash Management

Startup Professionals Musings

Cash flow is a basic survival metric for every startup. Use social media for early marketing. Social media is not rocket science. For example, a software development startup raising $250,000 from angel investors better be able to operate on $25,000 per month. Tackling most of the support tasks yourself.