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Beyond Entertainment | Social Media as a Tool for Marketers

Tech Zulu Event

Since its inception into the mainstream fabric of people’s lives, social media and the concept of social networking has gone through a rather peculiar evolutionary transition. This is a way to get in touch with the people and vice versa that never existed prior to the social media revolution.

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More investors are betting on virtual influencers like Lil Miquela

TechCrunch LA

Meanwhile, new venture-backed companies like the superstealthy Shadows, SuperPlastic and Toonstar are all developing virtual characters that will launch via social media channels like Snap and Instagram, or on their own platforms. version of this new breed of entertainer, the collective behind the account is far from the only one.

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7 Advantages That Local Small Business Owners Enjoy

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, every lifestyle entrepreneur wants their business to be “successful,” but I find that the definition of success and the expectations along the way differs from that usually associated with what I call “growth startups.” If your passion is customers, you definitely will be happier as a lifestyle entrepreneur.

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VCs, celebrities, and athletes are writing a new LA story to bring women’s soccer to the city

TechCrunch LA

.); the actors Uzo Aduba, America Ferrera, Jennifer Garner, Eva Longoria, and Lily Singh and former US Women’s National Team players including Julie Foudy, Mia Hamm, Rachel Buehler, Shannon Boxx, Amanda Cromwell, Abby Wambach, Lauren Cheney Holiday; social media stuntman Casey Neistat, and more.

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Bedloo: Find The Answers In Life | Founder Interview, Startup Life & LA Tech

Tech Zulu Event

Bedloo is a social media voting platform for those who want to find the right answer in life. TechZulu catches up with one of the co-founders of Bedloo, Vincent Plummer, and talks to us about social media, startups, and Bedloo. We are all coming from a background in entertainment. Which video was funnier?

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Solaborate: Professional Connections | Founder Interview Labinot Bytyqi

Tech Zulu Event

Consumers all have access to social networks, but the business-side has never really caught on. Solaborate is bringing professionals and companies from the tech industry together and connect them through a new social media platform. Solaborate is a professional social media network. What are your next steps?

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Customer Engagement Is Key To Branding Yourself

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, we are all media companies now, with our cell phones, computers, and professional-looking publishing tools. Social media, like Facebook, allow them to convince themselves that they are engaging on a personal level, even when they aren’t. Thus customers and partners rely more and more on personal engagement with people.