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MediaLab acquires messaging app Kik, expanding its app portfolio

TechCrunch LA

” 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.

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Meet the 25 Startups Competing at SXSW Startup Night 2018

Tech.Co

And while that cliché has been said about everything in the Lone Star state for years, it rings particularly true for the hottest startups showcasing their big innovations at SXSW Startup Night 2018 presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo. If the user shares the add on social media, they earn an extra $.25.

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Next 10 Ventures is launching an incubator for YouTube personalities

TechCrunch LA

EduCreator will provide participants with a network of other like-minded creators, programming focused on content development and format and mentorship from digital storyteller Jay Shetty, WeCreateEdu founder Jacklyn Duff and others. ” Applications to the incubator opened today and close November 17, 2018.

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8 Steps To Starting A New Venture With Limited Funds

Startup Professionals Musings

The cost of rolling out a business has never been lower – it only takes a few hundred dollars to incorporate a Limited Liability Corp (LLC) online, create your own website, use social media to get attention, and you are in business. Build a following and start a brand through social media.

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How Today’s Full Customer Buying Journey Is Critical

Startup Professionals Musings

For example, you may think that buying a commodity like bottled water is still all about price, yet buyers today check their smartphones first for positive brand reviews, environmentally friendly bottles, positive buzz from social media, and the nearest outlet for purchasing. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/24/2018.

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Popbase helps YouTube stars build closer relationships with their fans

TechCrunch LA

New platforms led by YouTube have emerged to change the dynamic of broadcast media — once dominated by the rigid programming of TV — while the internet has enabled new media stars to engage with their audiences in new, high-touch ways. The easiest example to grasp is arguably the Kardashian family.

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5 Tips For Making Your Whole Team A Marketing Machine

Startup Professionals Musings

You need them not only to close business, but also to keep internal productivity and motivation high, and to use their own social media and friends to spread the word. Facilitate participation in industry conferences and networking. Marty Zwilling First published on CayenneConsulting on 11/05/2018.