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Invasive or Indispensable: The Case of Permanent GPS

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In fact, despite Facebook’s own privacy violations, it still was ranked in 2009 by consumers as one of the most trusted brands of all time. Is it only a matter of time until we do something ridiculously life saving but also incredibly invasive — like implant GPS tracking devices — so that we can never truly disappear?

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5 Ways Businesses are Revolutionizing the No-Contact Shopping Experience

Pixlee

The rapid development of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the introduction of social distancing accelerated the expansion and adoption of technologies like Amazon’s, where consumers can buy products without physically interacting with employees. 84% of millennials report that UGC on company websites influences what they buy.

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Car Rental Business: Advantages And Disadvantages

The Realtime Report

Brand recognition can be increased through strategic partnerships. Customers who buy plane tickets or book hotel rooms often need car rental services, so you will receive more orders. Advertising in local media such as newspapers, radio stations, and even television is also highly effective.

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An Introduction to Vertical Social Networks

Buffer Social

Why brands should keep an eye on vertical networks On paper, niche social networks are an excellent idea for brands because you can easily identify a platform with your target audience and craft appealing outreach. The platform allows users to get local tips, buy and sell items, and stay updated with happenings in their area.

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The Marketing Moral Compass

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While too many people try to strike it rich on Facebook and Twitter , the true value of social media is how it acts as a truth serum for brands. Just look at any number of consumer reviews (on any site) and it''s plain to see: Brands are neither loathed or loved. What are you willing to do to get attention for your brand?

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How to Leverage a Community of Passionate Fans

Convince & Convert

Many casual users of Garmin may only know them as a GPS company, but the truth is that Garmin has been around much longer than the portable GPS has been available, working on equipment for aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, and fitness industries. The hilarious tweet proved to followers that brand accounts can have fun, too.

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Build Blog Products That Sell 6: Tell the World

ProBlogger

You need to tell people to buy, rather than just crossing your fingers and hoping that they might. If you’re going to put yourself out there as a seller of “you-branded” content, you don’t have the luxury of stumbling through and hoping that your sales pitch falls on receptive ears. Say you’ve done all of the above.