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Why Reed Hastings Should be Applauded for Netflix Split

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If you haven’t read Reed’s explanation of this split make sure you read it (of course, after you’re done with this post ) —> here. And many people actually still use Evite. It’s simply brilliant. He acknowledged mistakes in his past communications and apologized. It defied logic.

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Skate Where the Puck is Going

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And of course – badges. I hope they are because badges will run their course. And, yes, somebody has got to kill off evite. I think a more subtle discussion of game dynamics in your software is warranted and it should be a supporting point to a discussion of what real innovation you’re planning. Fawking badges.

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How Event Farm Is Making Events A Part Of Your Sales Funnel

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You can think of us as a super, high-end Evite, for the B2B, corporate space. Of course, we have competitors. Of course, there are follow up emails, but during an event is the next big chunk. We work with them on an annual basis, around the world, and help to power their events and experiential marketing.

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How to Decrease the Odds That Your Startup Fails

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If you look at the structure of the travel industry above – of course we know that the hotel industry is fragmented while the airline industry is reasonable consolidated. But I’m investing on the assumption you will be successful, of course. Of course the hardest competitor for most of us is simply customer inertia.

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