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Light Foresight Part II

Being very busy lately on the writing of the book (the drafted structure is fixed, so I need to fill it) and other minor things, I am less able to do an active foresight. That’s why I’ll post interesting links … Continue reading

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Light Foresight Part I

Being very busy lately on the writing of the book (the drafted structure is fixed, so I need to fill it) and other minor things, I am less able to do an active foresight. That’s why I’ll post interesting links … Continue reading

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Groupon Merchants Can Now Create Their Own Deals

Intro: Groupon has released a Merchant Center for Groupon Stores, its recently uncovered self-service platform that businesses can use to set up virtual store fronts to promote and run their own deals. My Take: Groupon doesn’t seem to have the … Continue reading

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Re-imagining Marketing After Achieving “Internet of Things”

Intro: If you’re not aware, the term Internet of Things refers to the interconnection of everyday objects (large and small) via an array of sensors and radio tags that would allow for a vastly “smarter” world empowered through technology. The … Continue reading

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Google bets on location-based mobile coupons as linchpin for success

Intro: A Google executive at the Netbiscuits Partner Day said that his company’s mobile strategy is focused on location-based services, with local mobile advertising and mobile coupons particular points of emphasis. Key Points: “People who switched to smartphones searched 50 … Continue reading

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Gowalla Expands into Yelp’s Turf with City Pages and Verified Businesses

Intro: Gowalla is expanding into Yelp’s territory with the release of three new features that help users discover more about their city while giving businesses more control over presence on the location-based social network. New features are: City Pages, a … Continue reading

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