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The rise of social media
Our World in Data--Social media sites are used by more than two-thirds of all internet users. When did the rise of social media start and what are the largest sites today?
December 02, 2019
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8 Easy-to-Miss Signs Your Workplace Is Toxic
Inc.com--You know a toxic workplace when you see it. Unless you're not seeing it.
November 14, 2019
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Steve Jobs Used the 30 Percent Rule to Bring Apple Back From the Dead (It'll Work for You, Too)
Inc.com--By focusing on the best of the best, Jobs transformed Apple into one of the most valuable companies in the world.
October 23, 2019
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Saying No to Any of These 6 Questions Reveals Your Leadership Skills Are Worse Than You Think
Inc.com--This is a good starting point to understand where to grow as a leader.
October 21, 2019
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8 cringeworthy phrases that are ruining your resume
Ladders | Business News & Career Advice--These eight cringeworthy phrases are commonly used on job applications — even if everyone in HR hates them — because they're just such great fillers.
October 15, 2019
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How remote work is quietly remaking our lives
Vox--Working from anywhere: the good, the bad, the lovely.
October 11, 2019
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The No. 1 Reason People Cancel Their Streaming Service Subscriptions (Survey)
Tubefilter--With several new services about to crowd into the streaming space over the next year, it’s natural to wonder about what the hundreds of services (particularly small or niche services) already available can do to retain the subscribers they have in the face of some stiff competition. With several new services about to crowd into the streaming space over the next year, it’s natural to wonder about w
October 07, 2019
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Meetings aren't the biggest time waster at work. This thing is.
Fast Company--A recent survey by Productiv, an application engagement analytics platform, found that 27% of workers said meetings caused their decrease in productivity. However, 39% said not having access to the right applications decreases their productivity, and 54% named...
October 03, 2019
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At What Point Does Malfeasance Become Fraud?: Scott Galloway on WeWork
Intelligencer--“All we have here is an entity burning seven hundred million dollars a quarter.”
October 01, 2019
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Opinion | Apple's AirPods changed everything. They gave the company near-monopolistic power over users. - NBC News
apple--Tangled headphone wires were not a problem that needed to be solved for the good of mankind, but an opportunity to replace a fiercely competitive market.
September 29, 2019
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'Right To Be Forgotten' Only Applies To Websites Inside EU, European Court Says
NPR.org--The ruling is a win for Google, adding new restrictions to a 2014 European Union court decision that affirmed individuals' right to have URLs removed from search results.
September 25, 2019
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21% of Households Intend to Sign Up for Disney+: Study
The study found that while there’s been much talk about Disney+ being offered for a low price of $6.99 a month, consumers are more interested in streaming services because of the content they offer.
September 22, 2019
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How to Quit Gmail and Reclaim Your Privacy
PCMAG--Switching from Gmail and other free email services to a more privacy-focused email provider might seem like a hassle, but productivity expert Jill Duffy shows you how to do it with minimal fuss.
September 20, 2019
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Google-backed Kitchen United raises $40M to open in New York City - New York Business Journal
BizJournals.com--Kitchen United has received $40 million in funding that will help it open kitchen centers in the New York City area.
September 20, 2019
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75 Percent of Video Streaming Users Don't Plan On Subscribing to New Services
PCMAG--The next year will bring a new crop of streaming apps including Disney+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, and an NBCUniversal service. PCMag recently surveyed 1,001 streaming users and found that three quarters of current subscribers aren't interested in any of them.
September 10, 2019
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3 Pointers for Adding Pizzazz to Your Content Marketing Act
Online Marketing Blog - TopRank®--How can content marketers make content irresistibly engaging? By selecting the right props and partnerships that bring exciting flare.
August 22, 2019
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All-Star LinkedIn Users Are 40 Times More Likely to Get Contacted-Here's How to Score That Rating
themuse--10 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile - The Muse: Here are 10 steps to optimizing every single el...
July 22, 2019
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A rocker's guide to management
1843--Bands are known for drink, drugs and dust-ups. But beyond the debauchery lie four models for how to run a business. Ian Leslie explains
July 05, 2019
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How to Create a Million-Dollar Business This Weekend
The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss--Noah Kagan built three multi-million dollar online businesses before turning 28. He also looks great in green. (Photo: Brandon Wells) I first met Noah Kagan over rain and strong espressos at Red Ro…
July 05, 2019
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