Tag Archives: trends

Could These Startups Become the Next Big Thing?

     Click the image for the full New York Times’ story This post is for you budding entrepreneurs. There is a lot of good information in this article about the following companies. I know you are familiar with Pinterest, but … Continue reading

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Why Social Commerce Has Failed, and What Can Make It Work

According to Allison Bradley: “Social commerce is E-commerce conducted via social media channels. Its first wave, which I like to refer to as Social Commerce 1.0, hasn’t proven to be very social – or very successful. While 12% of the … Continue reading

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Tablet Ownership Triples Among College Students

Over the past year, tablet ownership among college students has boomed. What are the implications of this? Click the image for the full story.

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