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Invasive or Indispensable: The Case of Permanent GPS

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

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? Should it be governmental or should it be managed by a private company? How much information is too much? Should implantation be standardized?

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The Importance of Local Search and Local SEO Companies

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Back in March 2010, BIA/Kelsey released a study that found that 97% of consumers use the Internet to do research before buying local products and services. On top of that, the commercialization of smartphones and GPS technologies has empowered consumers to look for local business on the go. Local SEO Companies Have the Edge.

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Car Rental Business: Advantages And Disadvantages

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A car rental company should have a wide range of vehicles, providing customers with many options to meet their needs. Staff The success and profitability of a car rental company depend on the entire staff, including customer support managers, mechanics, accountants, and even drivers. Before choosing a location, check local laws.

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5 Ways Businesses are Revolutionizing the No-Contact Shopping Experience

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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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An Introduction to Vertical Social Networks

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Fishbowl Fishbowl prides itself as a working person's virtual water cooler where people can talk to each other about anything work-related, whether it's about their role, their company's culture, or the community they are a member of — all anonymously. Active Letterboxd member accounts nearly doubled , jumping from 1.7

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The Marketing Moral Compass

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Companies that have spent any semblance of time online know this, in a profound way. Before you buy that first ad, before you ask for that first email address, before you post that next piece to your Facebook page, spend some serious (and quality) time defining your marketing moral compass. Changing the marketing game. Something else?

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How to Leverage a Community of Passionate Fans

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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. Next week on Social Pros, we’ll be chatting with Alix Hart from Best Buy.