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Social Search – What Entrepreneur Needs To Know

InfoChachkie

It is no secret that Pinterest and other social commerce sites have begun to dial in the commerce equation. Search Meets Social = Commerce. The combination of Search and Social is redefining the way marketers are allocating their ad budgets. How would you advise marketing teams which split out brand and commerce?

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

So much so that if you read Ken Auletta’s wonderful book “ Googled ” you’ll see that Larry and Sergey had for years stated they would never do paid search results. He built & IPOd Demand Media. Commerce: What is less known is just how important LA is as a commerce hub.

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Interview with Scott Morrow, Curatemedia

socalTECH

Scott Morrow: Sports/outdoors is quite interesting, that's the fastest growing lifestyle category in e-commerce. And second, that Curate Media will be the corporate brand and organizing unit. There's also an extremely important media aspect to the model. About 1/3 of our model is around display or standard media.

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7 Strategies For Beating The Failure Odds Online

Startup Professionals Musings

The cost of entry is so low – you can create a web site for almost nothing - and you are on your way to riches with e-commerce, your latest invention, or personal services. Social media activities require professional effort and time, so beware the hidden costs. Engage your audience with social media.