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The New Convergence

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Because of this, the concept of opening up a local retail outlet seems counterintuitive. What is even more fascinating is this brand new breed of startups and entrepreneurs who are truly moving The Internet of Things into a viable business model. In both books, I discuss how anyone from any city now has access to a global audience.

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Would You Sacrifice Your Privacy For A $5 Gift Card?

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Location analytics startup Placed convinced those people to download a mobile app that tracks them wherever they go, 24/7, in exchange for accumulating $5 and $10 gift cards over time, as well as being eligible for drawings of bigger ticket items, like an Apple iPad.

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Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #221

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We live in a world where the iPad didn''t exist four years ago and now we''re into wearables, connected devices and so much more. or for those thinking that now may seem like the perfect time to do a startup. It turns out that when the big book retailers went public, it forced them to be innovative, high-growth and chase Amazon.

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The New Electricity

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It's hard to imagine that the iPhone is only five years old and that three years ago, there was no iPad. By the same token, it's equally hard to imagine that companies like RIM , Kodak and Nokia are struggling to find true relevance with consumers as startups like Instagram , Pinterest and Fab capture the customer's attention.

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Social Pros Podcast – Scott Monty, Ford Motor Company

Convince & Convert

A very special guest on the show today, Mr. Scott Monty , Global Poobah of social media for a little startup in Detroit called Ford Motor Company. That’s what happens when you run a startup and you have a baby and you’ve just got other things to do. I am Jay Baer accompanied by the man, the myth, the legend, Eric Boggs.

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Social Pros Podcast – Scott Monty, Ford Motor Company

Convince & Convert

A very special guest on the show today, Mr. Scott Monty , Global Poobah of social media for a little startup in Detroit called Ford Motor Company. That’s what happens when you run a startup and you have a baby and you’ve just got other things to do. I am Jay Baer accompanied by the man, the myth, the legend, Eric Boggs.

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