Small businesses have played a critical role in shaping America’s economy. However, big data affects small businesses meaning these companies could be in jeopardy. Startups and small enterprises have created millions of jobs. As we move into the future, these companies may be in jeopardy. Zoe Baird, CEO and President of the Markle Foundation, explains…
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Growth marketing advice isn’t just for start-ups; it’s becoming the standard for the entire marketing industry. Whether you’re a brand new company or an established enterprise, everyone needs to learn how to grow their business. Vasil Azarov, CEO of Startup Socials, shares useful growth marketing advice from industry experts in his article, “45+ Growth Marketing Lessons…
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Growing older comes with certain preconceived notions and benchmarks of success, often based on societal and cultural standards. As you approach ages 30, 40, and 50, it’s common to experience a certain degree uncertainty as you move onto another chapter in your life. In his article, “Turning 30, 40, and 50: The New Markers of…
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Today, content is being consumed at record speeds as more content is created than ever before making customer acquisition harder to obtain. People are consuming content an average of five hours per day, according to a stat cited in an article by Christine Comaford, a Contributor to Forbes. No wonder businesses are rushing to come…
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San Diego’s live music scene is not nearly what it was back in the 1980s and 90s. That’s a sad fact that music-seeking residents have had to live with for a while. Venues are expensive to run, [good] bands or musician don’t play for free/cheap, liquor laws are strict, and DJ culture has boomed. That…
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Success comes from working hard and being in the right place at the right time. Of course, you also need the right credentials and experience rather than a career plan. Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Expedia. In his recent LinkedIn article, “Why You Should Dump Your 5-Year Career Plan,” he offers two key pieces of…
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Using the language or thoughts of another author as your own, without credit, used to be a bad thing. But it looks like our attitudes about plagiarism have loosened, to say the least. Who cares? If tolerating a little plagiarism is a slippery slope, might as well bring a sled and enjoy the ride, right?…
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Behind every great brand is a thought leader blazing a new trail. The importance of thought leadership has grown and it has quickly become another ‘must do’ for companies looking to differentiate themselves from the competition. The internet is saturated with all types of content these days… from crazy dog dance videos promoting new causes…
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It goes without saying that the vast majority of people who own a camera (phone, point-and-shoot, mirrorless ICL [interchangeable lens], or DSLR) are not professionals. And probably don’t have aspirations to become a professional, but they can still take better snapshots. Falling within that group doesn’t mean you can’t make good images with better snapshots…
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Thought leadership can be a powerful influence over consumers and is an important part of a today’s marketing campaign. What makes someone a thought leader? Typically, a true thought leader is business or person who possesses leadership in thought, values, and acts as a resource for others. Thought leaders share their knowledge through public speaking,…
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An Unruly report released on July 10, 2013 was recapped in a post by Greg Jarboe “Want Your Video Ads to Go Viral? Stop Trying to be Funny.” In the article about the Unruly report, Greg Jarboe writes, “The two most popular ads from this year’s Super Bowl attracted the most shares on Facebook, Twitter, and the…
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Enjoy burgers and beer in San Diego during Comic Con. Every year Comic Con takes over Downtown San Diego. Thousands of pop culture enthusiasts dress in costumes and fill the streets. Those with tickets to the event stand in line for a chance to meet stars and catch sneak peaks of upcoming movies and TV…
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