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The Long Economic Case for Snapchat

Both Sides of the Table

Today I want to talk briefly about why I believe Snapchat is an important media company. I’ve heard the new media doubters before as nobody thought Google, Facebook or Twitter would ever make money. From the business perspective you need to understand a few things about media and video in particular.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

How about in the last 12 months deals announced with Dwolla (Iowa) and Pollenware (Kansas City). It also has a built-in advantage in telling the world how awesome it’s doing – it’s the center of the media world. There is much magic going on in this town with both pure tech as well as media tech. Think again.

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Why Entrepreneurs Need To Keep Up With Changing Regulations

YoungUpstarts

For example, when ReShonda Young joined her family’s Iowa-based delivery company, Alpha Express Inc., Take to specific platforms — namely social media — to see what’s current and what’s building momentum. her first step was to join the local chamber of commerce. The regulation of tech companies shouldn’t just happen behind the scenes.

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Chrissy Weems Discusses How She Dominated the Direct Sales Industry in a TED Talk

The Startup Magazine

Use social media to get social – the growth of social media over the last few years makes it a critical component in formulating an effective marketing strategy. Social media presents a fertile ground for consultants to sell products to family members, friends, and acquaintances.

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Will Work for Equity - Investing in Clients - Arizona Bay

www.inc.com

Last spring, Dave Graham , founder of software consulting firm Arizona Bay, learned that a major client, Jumpstart Automotive Media, had been acquired for more than $80 million. Iowa Life Changing. Successful businesses are built in Iowa every day. Recruitment Manager Job Description. It should have been a cause for celebration.

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How to Raise Money When You’re Not in a Major VC Market

Both Sides of the Table

It would be easier in terms of getting access to angels, VCs, the media, whatever. Just ask the people of Portland, Seattle, Boulder, Iowa, Princeton, Dallas or countless other cities that don’t have enough venture capital. So if you’re really indifferent you might consider it.” Ask SuperCell. Or UrbanAirship.

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Cathryn Sloan and Why Social Media Experts Have Such Low Self-Esteem

Duct Tape Marketing

Last week a recent University of Iowa grad and, to this point, unknown journalist named Cathryn Sloan penned an article for the nextgen Journal titled Why Every Social Media Manager Should Be Under 25. The piece went viral because social media forty somethings disagreed violently with her point. 598 comments at this writing).