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Changing The Business Of Media Through Online Video, With Cenk Uygur

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The world of media is in the midst of a major transition, where radio and television are no longer the powers they used to be--and there''s a clear shift towards some unknown future online. Unfortunately for the rest of media, it''s also allowed us to be honest with our audience, which they are not doing much at all. Just do it.

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The Demographics Of New Venture Founders Are Changing

Startup Professionals Musings

83 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase. In addition, the Boomer demographic is also creating a slew of new market opportunities, including improved healthcare facilities, construction of senior-friendly facilities, and technical support for seniors, by seniors.

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Baby Boomers May Be Your Biggest Startup Competitors

Startup Professionals Musings

65 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase. In addition, the Boomer demographic is also creating a slew of new market opportunities, including improved healthcare facilities, construction of senior-friendly facilities, and technical support for seniors, by seniors.

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Encore Entrepreneur Is The New Baby Boomer Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

65 percent of online users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase. In addition, the Boomer demographic is also creating a slew of new market opportunities, including improved healthcare facilities, construction of senior-friendly facilities, and technical support for seniors, by seniors.

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The social Web in 2010: The emerging standards and technologies to watch

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There are presently many new efforts under way to refine and improve the world of social media, some of which we’ll explore here and many which are just beginning. Disconnects between older and newer generations of social media. Poor integration between social media and location services.

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Baby Boomers Are Surpassing Gen-Y As Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

Six out of 10 Internet users aged 50-64 use social media now, and the growth rate continues to increase. In addition, the Boomer demographic is also creating a slew of new market opportunities, including improved healthcare facilities, construction of senior-friendly facilities, and technical support for seniors, by seniors.

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Innovative Services Are A Huge Boon For Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, we all love disruptive new products, like the Pebble Smart Watch and Google Glass, but recent innovative services startups, including Uber for transportation and Airbnb for lodging, have grown much bigger and faster. These range from extended warranties, to home delivery and setup, to on-site technical support.

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