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US Sees Big Bump In IPOS In First Half Of 2017

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The United States saw a big bump in IPOs in the first half of 2017, according to a report from E&Y issued on Tuesday afternoon. According to the EY Global IPO Trends: Q2 2017 report, there has been "brisk" IPO activity globally, in what the report says is "one of its strongest starts in nearly a decade."

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Snap is channeling Asia’s messaging giants with its move into gaming

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The company unveiled a series of new strategies that are aimed at breathing fresh life into the service which has been ruthlessly cloned by Facebook across Instagram, WhatsApp, and even its primary social network. Snap has consistently lost users since going public in 2017. The result?

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6 Ways Tech Startups Are Changing in 2019

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Tech startups are always looking to capitalize on the next big thing. And every year, the startup ecosystem is slightly different. Entrepreneurs preparing to launch a startup in 2019 should be aware of the latest trends that will guide their successes or failures. Voice AI Is Trending Up. Why Tech Startups Care.

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MediaLab acquires messaging app Kik, expanding its app portfolio

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” MediaLab is a holding company that owns several other mobile properties , including anonymous social network Whisper and mixtape app DatPiff. Buying the Kik messaging platform adds another social media weapon to the arsenal for MediaLab and its chief executive, Michael Heyward. million in revenue for that calendar year.

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Customer Trust Is An Opportunity With A Huge Payback

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That challenge is a major business opportunity, as well as a risk, for startups. There are others, like Norton LifeLock , acquired in 2017 by Symantec for $2.3 Make your company visible, reachable and responsive through social networks. Market your solution and user benefits, not the mysterious technology behind it.

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6 Reasons Earned Social Engagement Surpasses Paid Ads

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04% full, you should start looking for a new container. Where are the young social media users going? TikTok is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Time to start connecting them with each other. When the glass is only.04%

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Popbase helps YouTube stars build closer relationships with their fans

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They dominate the media, have accrued millions of fans on social networks and have branched into retail, fashion, production and more. A new startup is seizing on an opportunity to help up-and-coming online entertainers take a leaf out of that book and grow their relationships with fans.

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