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3 Brands Using Long-Form Content For Crazy Results And What You Can Learn From Them
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 02:51
Long-form content can be an incredibly powerful tool to see better results from your content marketing campaign. Here are 3 brands doing it extremely well.
Fallout 4 mods delayed for PlayStation 4
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 23:30
Bethesda games and PlayStation consoles go together like peanut butter and toothpaste. Fallout 4 mod support was supposed to come to PlayStation 4 in June, but the game’s publisher has now confirmed it is delaying that...
Is Nike Losing Its Magic?
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 23:14
For years, US sports gear maker Nike, Inc. has managed to excite consumers with superior products, and investors with superb financial results.
How Do You Compare to Other Angel Investors?
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 22:34
From years of working with angels, I can tell you that no two are the same. But if you could choose three words that would apply across the board to every accredited angel investor, what would they be?
Last wave of preorders for PlayStation VR open up on June 30
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 21:45
If you know you want a PlayStation VR, you better get up early. Sony announced today that the last chance for PlayStation 4 owners to preorder the PlayStation VR headset will start on June 30 at 7:00 a.m. Pacific on Game...
July 2016 PlayStation Plus free games: Saints Row: Gat out of Hell, early Paragon, and more
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 21:30
PlayStation Plus is usually all about getting games for free. This month, it’s also about getting one early. Sony has revealed which free titles subscribers to its PlayStation Plus program will receive in July. These b...
How This Coffee Entrepreneur Is Overcoming Hurdles To Build A Mission-Driven Company
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 21:24
Around the world, coffee shops have become meeting points for “urban tribes,” creative types, freelancers, and pour-over junkies. In India, though, running a coffee business is still a tricky pursuit, riddled with ...
A Bad Luau, Good Lobster, and Leadership Lessons from Maine
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 21:21
One of the best working relationships I’ve had began with a bad luau.
Physicians and Health Care Administrators: Friend or Foe?
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 21:00
We have a burnout problem in American medicine. Over 54% of physicians report a loss of enthusiasm for work, feelings of cynicism, and a low sense of personal accomplishment. The number is up 10% from just 3 years ago.
The inside story of Chris Messina's new chatbot
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 20:42
GUEST: Last summer I joined a startup as the lead marketer. The cofounders had been part of multiple exits, and everyone on the team was exceptionally talented. When I signed on, it looked like the next round of funding ...
From Moscow With Entertainment: How Cinemood Leapfrogs Isolation With Universal Appeal
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 20:29
Starting a new company has plenty of pitfalls even under the best of circumstances. But imagine doing so in a country facing recession, economic sanctions and a degree of political isolation. This is the challenge befor...
AWS expands SNS messaging service beyond U.S., now works in 200 countries
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 20:28
Public cloud market leader Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a bunch of updates for the Simple Notification Service (SNS) service that automatically sends SMS messages to phones. Most importantly, SNS will now wo...
Should Your Brand Try To Be Funny In Content Marketing?
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 20:21
In this article, I want to take a closer look at the potential for humor in content marketing and help you decide if it?s right for your brand.
How mobile studios can use game influencers to overcome overcrowded app stores
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 20:00
GamesBeat has recently held two "road show" events on mobile gaming influencers in New York and Seattle in June. At each event, we discussed the rise of influencers and their impact on marketing in the $34 billion mobile...
SF, New York, Austin, Toronto, and Melbourne: VB's Botathon is coming to your town!
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 19:52
VB EVENT: The innovations coming out of the bot and messaging space are starting to explode. How about a bot that turns your text into video? Or celebrity bots that can convincingly assume the personality of said famous ...
Rise of the chatbots, and why you should care
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 19:46
OPINION: There's a little-known app called Mezi that can help you order flowers. You start a chat, explain what you want, and Amazon delivers the order a few days later. It's not rocket science. In fact, there's A.I. inv...
'Wicked' Composer Stephen Schwartz: Failures Drive Me To Succeed
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 19:42
Composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz has written many hit Broadway musicals including Godspell, Pippin and Wicked. He is the only songwriter in Broadway history to have three shows run more than 1900 performances. The ...
Today's Level Up: A Shark Tank July 4th: Foods, Drinks And Condiments You Need For Your BBQ
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 19:21
Original post by Ky Trang Ho Bring fireworks to your dining table this 4th of July by serving the mouth-watering food and drinks featured on hit business reality show Shark Tank. These four, must-try treats are among ...
Sales data startup LeadiD raises $10 million, becomes Jornaya
Venture Beat - 29 Jun 2016 19:19
Jornaya, a sales insights data startup formerly known as LeadiD, announced today that it closed a $10 million investment led by Edison Partners. “The new corporate brand reflects the critical role Jornaya’s predictiv...
A Dyslexic Entrepreneur Says His Disability Helped Him Build A $3.6M Company
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 19:11
Stan Gloss, 60, is cofounder and CEO of BioTeam, a consulting firm that designs computer systems and networks for the life sciences market. The 14-year-old company has both public and private sector clients, including th...
This Female CEO Moved An Office And Its Employees Out Of Crimea At The Height Of Crisis
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 18:52
Jessica Rovello speaks on the adversity in Ukraine, her own leadership style as the female CEO of a tech company, and many more topics in this interview.
3 Simple Steps To Becoming The Most Successful And Popular Entrepreneur In Your Industry
Forbes - 29 Jun 2016 18:35
Do you ever notice how some entrepreneurs seem to get all the referrals, the press interviews, the cross-promotions and the lion's share of the market? Try these 3 simple steps, and that entrepreneur could be you.