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“Dre makes an appearance in singer Tyrese Gibson's selfie, declares himself the first billionaire in hip-hop.”
Via Martin (Marty) Smith
William Newman's insight:
Apple will immediately acquire revenues, the long view on this will depend upon retail synergies that Apple can provide to the product and not dilute the brand.
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Startups are fun, creative & may be our best hope. This second of a two part Curatti series covers startup trends from digital homes to wearable tech. Via Martin (Marty) Smith
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Start ups focusing on the internet of things, in-memory computing and location based services will dominate the news in 2014.
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Via Daniel Watson
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When we work with high growth companies we are mindful of specific barriers many of which are mentioned in this article. Each level of business comes with its own challenges which must be addressed during the growth stage.
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Collectors of airline miles are fuming after the two carriers announced big increases in what's needed for premium seats in 2014
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As a frequent traveler on Delta, this is not a big surprise. The increases for international routes for both business and first class service levels reflects the differentiated attention Delta is making to create business-ready next day experiences for those passengers.
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Definitely the area of acquisition costs and marketing conversions, often overlooked inside operations of growth companies.
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Assessing a Balanced Scorecard (BSC) implementation can reveal many pitfalls and opportunities to drive corporate performance."
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For more information on implementing the right BSC framework in your organization, please give us a call at 248-978-2000 or email at info@newportconsgroup.com.
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Thursday is guest post day here at Duct Tape Marketing and today's post comes from @chrisbrogan From the very first day I opened my first company, I knew that I was bucking trends. Or so I thought. You'll laugh.
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Great tested and learned tips for any start-up but particularly for software and service companies looking to gain mindshare as well as marketshare.
William Newman's curator insight,
April 17, 2013 8:44 PM
Great tested and learned tips for any start-up but particularly for software and service companies looking to gain mindshare as well as marketshare.
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Lowering tariffs in developing countries has long been the goal of proponents of free trade, but according to a World Economic Forum report, their time would be much better spent fighting red tape in the global supply chain.
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PC making giant Lenovo may be mulling a bid to acquire the BlackBerry maker. But, the Canadian government would likely have to approve any sale of the company -- and especially if it's being sold to the Chinese, considering recent U.S.
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Would make a lot of sense both financially and culturally between organizations, host nations.
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Join Industry leaders from Texas Instruments, Freescale, iPoint Systems and Newport Consulting Group for this informative webinar hosted by Ethisphere.
William Newman's curator insight,
January 21, 2013 9:04 AM
Join industry leaders from Freescale, Texas Instruments, iPoint Systems and Newport Consulting Group for this informative session.
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The key to every site’s success is through good marketing and promotion. Even if you have really good and substantial content on your site, you still need to promote it to avoid getting left behind the competition. In the internet community, the best way to achieve an increase in website traffic and revenue is to take advantage of social media. When used correctly, this tool can provide a platform for brand awareness, exposure, networking, and a huge boost in traffic & sales.
Since there are so many different definitions of social media, let’s clarify what we’re talking about here. Social media are primarily Internet- and mobile-based tools for sharing and discussing information. The term most often refers to activities that integrate technology, telecommunications and social interaction, and the construction of words, pictures, videos and audio. This interaction, and the manner in which information is presented, depends on the varied perspectives and "building" of shared meaning among communities, as people share their stories and experiences. Via Debe Maxwell www.iCharlotteRealEstate.com, Steve Mattison, Raphael Doctah Love, The Fish Firm II
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The best (and bestselling) business books of this year were mostly about exposing corruption. Via The Fish Firm II
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Others consider how to grow and prepare for the lost decade of the Eurozone.
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January 23, 2013 2:14 PM
Read everything. Stretch your mind constantly. 
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January 24, 2013 4:02 AM
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January 24, 2013 4:03 AM
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People want to form high touch, personal relationships. Brands can leverage this to increase customer engagement.
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Dr. Richard Wallace (pictured) from the Center of Automotive Research (Ann Arbor, Michigan) will keynote the upcoming ASUG Automotive and ASUG Michigan joint chapter meeting to be held March 17 at the...
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How does the connected vehicle impact you? More than you think. It's a rolling source of data but also a new societal way of connecting and driving experience.
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For many years, I have talked with business executives about the need to reorient their attitudes toward failure. Via Jesse Jacoby & Emergent
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The outcome of the great recession? Overly worked, highly productive operationally-minded employees who don't have time to innovate and be entrepreneurial.
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How one company is succeeding by encouraging employees to take better care of themselves... Via Marty Koenig
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With email use more for informal communication rather than corporate memo, and the return of personal fitness, a good opinion of how to advance your career by taking care of yourself and others ... Both emotionally and physically.
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Insurance companies are undergoing disruption caused by increasing pools of subscribers, new regulation (such as the ACA in the US) and other shifts. In this case review and preview the authors suggest some of the causes for disruption and what companies can do to stay ahead of the curve.
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Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr on Bankruptcy
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October 4, 2013 - The City of Detroit Emergency Manager, Kevyn Orr addressed the Detroit Economic Club yesterday on the city's future. "The vast majority of people I meet, are people that are supportive. We've got to deal with these issues... I've asked for one thing. Those of you in this room - in the business community, the leadership community and others, you've got to stand up... You've got to keep this city on course once we right this ship against the same forces that have taken it off course again and again... Take your city back because you're the majority."
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Growth is good, right? For the most part, yes, but too much growth can doom a business. Here's how to avoid that peril.
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Stark and Stewart are right. Small biz owners are 90% out of business after one year, and 95% out of business after two. Why? Poor cash flow management and not paying themselves. Great read.
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IntroductionThe greatest recent invention known to man since Square will be released Wednesday and people will wake up at 4 AM to drive all the way to Best Buy (BBY) or Target (TGT) to buy it.
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At a estimated volume of 100M units, this is a double trade. Short to cover the media hype, then go long to cover the growth. For RIM's sake I hope it plays out that way.
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As companies spent the recent year-end holidays closing their fiscal books and creating program budgets for new products and services into 2013, a small and seemingly obscure clause in one of the widest reaching financial reform acts in modern history has added concern and challenge to product manufacturers across industry segments.
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Recent article written in collaboration with iPoint Systems, published by Ethisphere. For more information please visit www.conflict-minerals.com.
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January 25, 2013 8:30 AM
Recent article written in collaboration with iPoint Systems, published by Ethisphere. For more information please visit www.conflict-minerals.com.
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Academy Webinar Series: Social Media for High Growth Firms - Institute of Management Consultants USA
Professional association & certifying body for management consulting, promoting excellence and ethics and awarding the Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
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Continuing with our next installment of our Webinar series THURSDAY JAN 24 and FEB 7 at 1PM ET. Learn how to target platforms and channels effectively and to monitor your performance in social business marketing.
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Last year, the Edelman Trust Survey showed that only 38% of people/consumers around the globe trust CEOs. But yet when it comes to dealing with and responding to a global crisis of any sort, CEOs are expected to be up-front and centre, showing their concern and connecting with the public in a positive way. But with only 38% of us actually trusting CEOs, this makes a company or organization’s job much harder when it comes to building trust in a crisis. Via The Fish Firm II
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Social Business as a Vehicle to Build CEO and Brand Trust
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January 16, 2013 2:11 PM
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January 26, 2013 3:33 AM
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Interactive digital marketing is a fine art – a balancing act, if you will – of supplying just the right amount of information to get people. If social community is here to stay, what are some of the reasons you, as a digital marketer, should be looking to implement an “Owned Community” as part of your core marketing strategy? Well, here are our top 5
Via The Fish Firm II
Philippe Trebaul's curator insight,
January 12, 2013 9:28 AM
"Marketing interactif numérique est un art - un acte d'équilibrage, si vous voulez -. D'alimenter juste la bonne quantité d'information pour inciter les gens Si la communauté sociale est là pour rester, quelles sont certaines des raisons que vous, en tant qu'acheteur numérique, devrait chercher à mettre en œuvre une «communauté occasion» dans le cadre de votre stratégie de marketing de base? Eh bien, voici notre top 5". The Top 5 Reasons Your Digital Marketing Strategy Needs a Social Community - The Telligent Blog - via @TheFishFirm http://sco.lt/... 
Lori Wilk's comment,
January 18, 2013 3:24 PM
Building online communities was a big topic and included in many of the session at http://www.NMXlive.com which was in Las Vegas about less than two weeks ago. You definitely are doing what it takes to add lots of content and consistently contribute with great content to expand your audience and grow your business.
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It's a shame, as #socbiz is the great equalizer for small businesses.