The Frager Factor: Why Brands Need to Become Publishers; Amazon Robots Prepare for Christmas

Kik definitely a company to watch- almost profitable, raised $32M & 1st acquisition; Acohol’s Sudden TV Renaissance; For The First Time Ever, Americans Spend More Time Using Mobile Devices Than TV; What Dating A Model Taught Me About Chasing Opportunities; As You Climb Higher in Your Career, Never Forget Where You're From and Ex-Google employees raise $24 million for Shift, the Uber for used cars

Chat App Kik Raises $38M And Buys GIF Messenger Relay In First Acquisition Deal
tcrn.ch

Canada-based startup Kik, which has largely flown under the radar, is making a big move to win the race in the West after announcing a $38.3 million Series C..
Why Brands Need to Become Publishers
landt.co

And why brands should own their content... The web is becoming more social, more authentic, and more human. Publishing daily (and learning how to behave li
Amazon Robots Prepare for Christmas
online.wsj.com

In its latest bid to boost productivity and speed delivery, Amazon.com Inc. is deploying a robot army. The Seattle online retailer has outfitted several U.S. warehouses with squat, orange, wheeled robots that move stocked...
Alcohol’s Sudden TV Renaissance
nytimes.com

From “Barmageddon” on truTV to the National Geographic Channel’s “Chug,” the television industry is going on a bender.
For The First Time Ever, Americans Spend More Time Using Mobile Devices Than TV
ow.ly

People spend nearly 3 hours in front of mobile devices each day.
Lessons learned from a ‘Cyber Monday’ in July; Build an Innovation Engine in 90 Days
fragerfactor.blogspot.com

Lessons learned from a ‘Cyber Monday’ in July; Build an Innovation Engine in 90 Days Here's How to Tell a Buyer They're Wrong -- Without Losing the Business; The 4 Elements of the Most Persuasive Copy; Why...
What Dating A Model Taught Me About Chasing Opportunities
businessinsider.com

Sometimes the key to getting what you want it simple: Just ask.
As You Climb Higher in Your Career, Never Forget Where You're From
linkedin.com

A lot can be accomplished with an open mind and big dreams. I grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, a city that has a robust history in steel. For a good part of the 20th century, it was the second-largest steel-producing city in the...
The end of privacy as we know it; Teespring Is Minting New Millionaires
fragerfactor.blogspot.com

The end of privacy as we know it; Teespring Is Minting New Millionaires How to Come Up With A Million Ideas (and Make Them Work); The Importance of Honesty and Authenticity For Brands; 3 Quick Ways to Make Sure...
So Who Got Brands' Lost Facebook Reach? Media Companies
adage.com

If marketers' organic reach has declined so sharply, where exactly did that reach go? Media companies and publishers, says Jim Anderson.
Storytelling: Are You Doing It Wrong? http://lnkd.in/bsYmpaX

Storytelling: Are You Doing It Wrong? - Relevance
lnkd.in

Storytelling can drive marketing results forward like few things can. Avoid these two common mistakes to make sure your brand's message gets noticed.
Inventors Have a New Opportunity to Showcase Their Product on National TV http://pulse.me/s/39Mp0V

Inventors Have a New Opportunity to Showcase Their Product on National TV
pulse.me

The immensely popular Today show has segment for new products but getting selected is about as challenging as creating that gadget you're selling.
What a $62 Divorce Taught Me About Overcoming Conflict http://pulse.me/s/36EG2v

What a $62 Divorce Taught Me About Overcoming Conflict
pulse.me

How the 3 Golden Rules of Engagement can get you through any dispute.
Ex-Google employees raise $24 million for Shift, the Uber for used cars http://pulse.me/s/38tdbn

Ex-Google employees raise $24 million for Shift, the Uber for used cars
pulse.me

Shift raised $24 million in funding with an Uber-like approach to car sales