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What Jonah @Peretti, CEO of BuzzFeed, Sees in the Future of Digital Media

Both Sides of the Table

It conjures up a range of emotions anytime I’ve privately expressed my opinion to thought leaders in our industry that I believe it is one of the most innovative companies in digital media. Some, of course, agree with me that BuzzFeed has been and continues to be the gold standard innovator in digital media to emulate.

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The Guy Who Took on Google (and now LinkedIn): Mike Yavonditte

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Around 2003, Quigo was doing tens of millions of dollars in revenue with two main products: a ready-to-use, search engine marketing solution for advertisers called FeedPoint and a contextual advertising platform for publishers called AdSonar. He wanted Quigo to be in the business of letting advertisers buy directly into the system.

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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

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billion in annual subscription revenues not including advertising or eCommerce). Brands didn’t advertise their web pages they advertised “AOL Keywords.&# You couldn’t pick up a magazine in the 96-99 timeframe without seeing AOL Keywords advertised everywhere. might have been a lot less differentiated.

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16 Common Mistakes Young Startups Make

mashable.com

Social Media. Social Media. Advertise Advertise. Sites Jobs Events Social Good Summit Media Summit Career Expos. In fact, recent research shows that 75% of startups fail (based on a study of 2,000 startups that received VC funding from 2004 to 2010). About Us Jobs Advertise Subscribe Privacy Terms.

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The Best Books for Marketers (New and Old)

ConversionXL

One of the first books to explore the challenges of an increasingly fast-paced media and marketing landscape, you’ll learn how to position yourself to remain top of mind. Why do so many companies fail to differentiate ? Ways to differentiate: reverse brand. Mauborgne (2004). On marketing and advertising.

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How to Develop a Strong Brand

Growthink Blog

A strong brand differentiates your product or service from your competitors, and is easily recognized by customers in your market. Rebranding can be a powerful tool in helping you differentiate your product from competitors. If consumers experienced poor results, they wouldn''t buy Tide again despite millions of dollars of advertising.

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Is Your Business a Pork Belly :: Small Business Marketing Blog.

Duct Tape Marketing

There’s no differentiating Bob’s Fine Pork Bellies from Susy’s Free Range Pork Bellies – all the bellies go in the pit and get snapped up for that day’s price – end of story. I’ll often ask audiences I speak with to raise their hands if they provide good service.