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Meet Healthfundr: Equity-Based Crowdfunding For Health Startups

When Marshall McLuhan said that the medium is the message in the 1960s, it’s amazing to think about how much that idea still applies in present culture.  What he meant is that new forms of media (technology) transform our experience and is ultimately more important than the content that is shared.  In other words, technology [...]... Read More

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    SEO Unplugged: Entrepreneurs Seek Advice From Experts

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    Search-engine optimization (SEO) experts shared tips and technicalities Tuesday evening with a diverse crowd of entrepreneurs at Entrepreneurs Unpluggd at the Chopin Theater in Chicago. Though there was a vast range of tips, there were a few points that resonated amongst the three speakers. (1) Google matters (2) Content matters (3) Socialization matters “Free traffic [...]

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    Kaleio: A Different Kind of Professional Network

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    Linkedin is by far the most popular professional networking site in the world. It’s aimed at professionals who are in the office oriented career track. For those that are on these career tracks (lawyers, business executives, etc), Linkedin is an extremely effective way to connect. But what about the hardworking professionals who don’t quite fit [...]

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    Kickstarter Helps Save A Small Town Theater

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    The city of Highland, Illinois, is a quaint, small town in the heart of the Midwest with all the trappings you would expect… great schools, active parents, a picturesque town square, and even a locally-owned theater.  But without the support of the town, that theater was in jeopardy of closing for the second time in [...]

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  • BTSocial: App for business travellers everywhere

    App creates network for traveling professionals

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        Don’t just be social, BTSocial. Chicago entrepreneur Tim Hines launched an app Tuesday for his two-year-old company, BTSocial, making it easier for business travelers everywhere to connect. The app allows users to check-in to specific venues or entire cities and locate events in the area. It helps traveling professionals connect to other travelers [...]

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    Social Media And How It’s Changing Journalism

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    There are many things that can be said for journalism these days.  As the world becomes increasingly smaller, with communication technology that allows us to connect with anyone around the world, citizens can learn and process information as it happens from a variety of sources.  After all, news production is no longer limited to merely professionals, which [...]

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    7 App Marketing Strategies That Actually Work

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    What’s the most effective strategy you’ve used to market your company’s app thus far? Why? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of [...]

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    SXSW Interview: Eduardo Tobon, President, Diners Club International

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    Eduardo Tobon recently took over the helm as President of Diners Club International. As he expands the brand of the world’s first credit card worldwide, he is also different than many chief executives. Tobon not only realized Diners Club needed to be on social media, he uses social media himself and leads by example. Rare [...]

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    St. Louis Experiences Its Own SXSW At SXSTL13

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    As you are likely aware, South by Southwest (SXSWi) Interactive Festival is the biggest digital and social event of the year.  Featuring an extraordinary who’s who of industry leaders, celebrities, and brands, attendees can expect five days of networking excellence, dynamic presentations, and the very best in social media, digital, and technology.  And not to [...]

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    14 Newer Online Marketing Tools Worth a Test Drive

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    What newer online platform will you be investing your marketing resources in this year, and why? The following answers are provided by the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, the YEC recently launched #StartupLab, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions [...]

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    Startups Share Why St. Louis Is A Great Location At SMCSTL

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    If you think that the Midwest is only good for flying over, you might want to hold that thought.  As showcased at the February 20th Social Media Club St. Louis (SMCSTL) event, there’s something unique and exciting taking place in the “Gateway to the West.”  And at its core, is a thriving startup community. Why [...]

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    BREAKING NOW: @BurgerKing Hacked- McDonalds Spy? Anonymous?

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    It probably had to happen sometime- open warfare between Burger giants @BurgerKing and @McDonalds has begun. Maybe. Right now, someone or somebody has hacked @BurgerKing and changed to what you see above. Click over there quick, it might not be up long….assuming SOMEONE is paying attention to the twitter feed there. We’re pretty sure a [...]

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    Social Media Meltdown: Why You Need A Strategy

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    Everyone always talks about the power of social media and the amazing marketing opportunities that it presents to business. What happens when things go wrong? Many times businesses don’t take the time to think through a social strategy prior to creating their profiles.  And if they do, they rarely think through what will happen in [...]

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