Saturday, November 19, 2011

Jewelry Startup Reinvents Direct Selling for the Digital Age (Mashable)

Jewelry Startup Reinvents Direct Selling for the Digital Age (Mashable)

Jewelry Startup Reinvents Direct Selling for the Digital Age (Mashable)

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 03:59 PM PST

Mashable - The Spark of Genius Series highlights a unique feature of startups and is made possible by Microsoft BizSpark. If you would like to have your startup considered for inclusion, please see the details here.

LivingSocial seeks to raise $200 million: NYT (Reuters)

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:30 AM PST

Reuters - LivingSocial, the online deal provider, is looking to raise nearly $200 million from new and old investors, the New York Times reported on Friday.

Kindle Fire's App Problems: Google and Apple (The Atlantic Wire)

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 08:55 AM PST

The Atlantic Wire - Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet doesn't have native Google apps, angering some would-be users. And Apple doesn't want them to use a certain marketing term.

Kobo Vox joins Android-powered tablet e-reader wars (Appolicious)

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 10:00 AM PST

Appolicious - It's been a wild ride these past few weeks with surprising early launches for both the Amazon Kindle Fire and the B&N NOOK Tablet, making the market that much more competitive for Kobo's social e-reader tablet, the Vox. The holiday season is also prime time for price-slashing deals, and AT&T's ahead of the curve with a special deal for a Samsung tablet and smartphone bundle. LG iss also hoping to broaden its Android devices, revealing plans to launch a Google TV at CES next year. ...

NC sex offender gets prison for Facebook request (AP)

Posted: 19 Nov 2011 11:29 AM PST

AP - A convicted North Carolina sex offender is going back to jail after deputies say he sent a Facebook friend request to one of his victims.

Why Brands Need Friends - Not Fans - on Facebook (Mashable)

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 09:02 AM PST

Mashable - Clyde McKendrick is founder and executive strategy director of innovations and insights lab Cultural Capital, an integrated advertising agency based within WDCW-LA. Clyde has spent the last 15 years guiding brands like Pepsi, Red Bull and T-Mobile to develop their brand strategies and communications. Facebook offers brands access to its vast audience with no apparent cost of entry. Therefore, one would presume that brands would develop strategic and forward-thinking campaigns to maximize their reach. Not so.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Goes Mobile [VIDEO] (Mashable)

Posted: 18 Nov 2011 06:49 AM PST

Mashable - [brightcove video="1283555069001" /] The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is getting a technology update for its 85th year by way of an official mobile app.
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