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Dollar Shave Club Acquired For $1 Billion By Unilever

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In another, stunning exit for Southern California's technology startup community, Los Angeles-based Dollar Shave Club has been acquired from a reported $1 billion by Unilever. Dollar Shave Club operates a subscription, razor and toiletries accessory business targeted at men. READ MORE>>.

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Dollar Shave Club's Secret Weapon: Snazzy Launch Video

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If nothing else, the video seems to suggest that Dollar Shave Club has, if nothing else, an eye for viral Internet marketing. Dollar Shave Club is offering up an online, subscription service which delivers high quality razors to customers on a monthly basis. READ MORE>>.

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Interview with Michael Dubin, Dollar Shave Club

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Earlier this month, Los Angeles startup Dollar Shave Club (www.dollarshaveclub.com) made a huge splash with its launch of a subscription, monthly delivery service for razor blades. Michael Dubin: My background is digital marketing, and a little bit of editorial. How do you expect to win consumers over?

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The brains behind one of marketing’s biggest hits are out to reshape the industry again… with direct mail

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Postie , a new Los Angeles-based startup, has a vision for the future of advertising and marketing — and it’s direct mail. Unilever buys Dollar Shave Club for reported $1B value. Neddenriep, served as the chief technology officer for Science — a role he’s continuing at Postie. Postie has raised $3.5

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Dollar Shave Club | Razors Blades That Shave Time And Money

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The Dollar Shave Club is a new start up that solves a simple but overlooked problem; disposable razor blades are overpriced. Dollar Shave Club is a online service that delivers high quality disposable razor blades for a low price. How long has the Dollar Shave Club been operating?

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Liquid Death Turns Critics Into Creativity With Heavy Metal Death Song

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The brand--which is backed by Science, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone; Michael Dubin, the founder of Dollar Shave Club; and Jen Rubio, the founder of Away, among others--has so far raised $2.25M in funding. The brand is looking to gain market share through its clever, anti-establishment marketing.

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Dollar Shave's TV Push Powered By Convertro

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Fans of Los Angeles subscription razor firm Dollar Shave Club might have noticed a lot of the firm recently on television. Convertro said it has been working with Media Design Group , a direct response TV advertising agency, to help measure the efficacy of broadcast marketing. READ MORE>>.