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Saving the Web from the Tyranny of the Click [Traction #17: Tony Haile, Chartbeat]

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When Tony first became CEO of Chartbeat, the analytics startup based in New York City, he faced this massive problem of an internet teeming with clickbait headlines and short-term thinking. He also faced challenges like competing directly with Google Analytics (and the annoyingly competitive price point of “free”).

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What Makes a Great Consumer Startup Marketer?

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Even ignoring Silicon Valley, places like New York and LA seem to have an edge relative to Boston because of its proximity to media outlets and the prevalence of marketers from big and exciting consumer brands or entertainment companies. VP Finance and Analytics. Clearly, being analytical isn’t all there is to being a great marketer.

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