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FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo Why I made the leap back into the news bizmedium.com - The Daily Dot Amy Vernon is the Daily Dot’s recently appointed Director of Audience Engagement. In her new position,Vernon will focus on building an engaged …
This Entrepreneur Has Built an Incubator for NetworksInc Magazine - Amy VernonIt's really hard to describe this space in Manhattan's Lower East Side. It helps if you like to think about how networks permeate our lives. Gary Chou prefers not knowing what's going to happen next. not
These 10 Buzzwords May Not Mean What You Think They MeanInc Magazine - Amy VernonEver wonder what the folks in marketing are actually talking about? Let me help. There are more buzzwords every day. In fact, one might even say some buzzwords are ... wait for it ... viral. My job is
The Future of Social Media: 5 Predictions for 2016Inc Magazine - Amy VernonThese five predictions continue the trends we've seen in 2015, but takes them in new directions. A lot of changes in social media in 2016 won't be revolutionary - they'll be a continuation and acceleration
How This Entrepreneur Solves a Problem for Businesses and ConsumersInc Magazine - Amy VernonWith the launch of its first consumer app today, New York City-based Clarifai is bringing high-tech image recognition technology to your smartphone. Matthew Zeiler wanted to solve a simple problem: The
10 Business Leaders You Didn’t Know Were Gen XersInc Magazine - Amy VernonGeneration X has taken over the boardroom at some of the most influential companies in the world. Expect to see more of this in the next few years. Take a peek in boardrooms across America and you'll a
10 Leaders You Didn’t Realize Were Gen XersInc Magazine - Amy VernonSandwiched between Millennials and Baby Boomers, everyone seems to forget about Generation X. But they've quietly been taking over boardrooms and director's chairs. There's a lot of talk about Millennials
What You Can Learn from Target’s Experience Building an AppInc Magazine - Amy VernonThe woman behind Target's highly successful Cartwheel app shares what made the project work. A lot of the lessons can be applied to any project at any sized organization. At almost the last minute, Susan
What a Simple Daily Prompt Taught this Entrepreneur About Building a BusinessInc Magazine - Amy VernonThe idea was simple: Send people a new word or phrase each day to see what it made them think about. The results have been fascinating. Right now, Edlyn Yuen has no idea how -- or even if -- her project,
Why Twitter Changing From Stars to Hearts Doesn't Matter (That Much)Inc Magazine - Amy VernonIt's ridiculous how upset people got over Twitter's change from the "favorite" star to the "like" heart. But it's also ridiculous that it's what Twitter has chosen to focus on right now. To see my Twitter
Finding and Funding the Next Generation of Female FoundersInc Magazine - Amy VernonWomen-led companies receive only about 7 percent of all venture capital funding. Women Who Tech aims to change that with the Women Startup Challenge. Women-led companies receive only about 7 percent of
How to Foster Collaboration on Social MediaInc Magazine - Amy VernonIt's not uncommon for collaborative projects to fall apart. Here are some tips to ensure you and your collaborators stay on track. Many social media platforms allow for collaboration on projects, but not
How to Build Your Network Without Pulling a LinkedInInc Magazine - Amy VernonIt's not really all that hard not to spam potential followers, fans, customers or users. Don't spam them is the first rule. Someone doesn't respond to your email, you email them again. Days go by, and
Why This Founder Gets to Celebrate Christmas Every DayInc Magazine - Amy VernonFollowing your passion can be like jumping off a cliff while vampires are chasing you. How do you know if you've made the right decision? It's not about what you have, Elizabeth Chan believes, it's about
Why SEO Isn't Dead -- Especially on MobileInc Magazine - Amy VernonMobile SEO focuses more on technical aspects. It's all about the user experience. Every now and again, friends make snide remarks about SEO. "Is that still a thing?" And then I see recommendations from
What Marissa Mayer Gets Wrong About AdvertisingInc Magazine - Amy VernonHere's what the Yahoo CEO missed when she commented on the state of internet browsing. For a few years, I used ad blockers religiously. I had a glorious view of the Internet. Some pages looked a little
Throw It All Out When It’s Not WorkingInc Magazine - Amy VernonSometimes you can't make things work. Don't be afraid to throw it all out and start from scratch. It probably won't read as if it's something that should have taken so long. Scratch that - it definitely
An Extrovert's Guide to LifeInc Magazine - Amy VernonIntroverts know how to live their lives. I mean, as much as anyone else does, you know? You don't need to give introverts a guide to life. You don't need to tell them how to clean their homes, how to a
How to Avoid Gender Bias in Your Job ListingsInc Magazine - Amy VernonUnconscious bias may be unconscious, but it's still bias. Wouldn't you want your job listings to attract the most--and the best--candidates, regardless of background? Our recent national conversations
Facebook Mentions Goes Live: The Next Step in the Livestream RevolutionInc Magazine - Amy VernonFacebook's answer to Periscope and Meerkat has gone live for some profiles. Here's what this means for the livestream revolution. Periscope, Meerkat, Blab--and, of course, no new technology would be complete
No Matter What You Like, Someone Else Will Hate ItInc Magazine - Amy VernonDon't assume everyone likes what you like. If you do, you'll be wrong too much of the time. I absolutely love a nice orange or yellow bell pepper. I’d eat ‘em like apples if they didn’t cost so much and
3 Tips for PR Pros, and 3 Tips for JournalistsInc Magazine - Amy VernonThere are a few simple things both PR pros and journalists can do to get the most out of each other. You can be a resource to one another, you know. As a former journalist, I know we always liked to think
Assist Gives You the Info You Need, Without All the Apps - Creator by WeWorkwework.com - by Amy Vernon If you’re anything like me, your phone overflows with apps. You have folders of apps to tell you the weather, to help you with varied transportation …
A Guide to Planning an Epic Super Bowl Party - Creator by WeWorkwework.com - by Amy Vernon In a couple of weeks—February 7, to be exact—the Carolina Panthers will take on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50. Even if you don’t care about a …
5 Useful Gadgets We Discovered at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show - Creator by WeWorkwework.com - by Amy Vernon You’re forgiven if you thought all that was debuted at the annual Coachella of electronics— better known as the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show—were …
6 Entrepreneurs to Inspire Your New Year’s Resolutionswework.com - by Amy Vernon There’s something about a new year that makes us take stock. It’s a clean start, although completely arbitrary. The school year starts in August or …
Update Your Digital Roledex | WeWork Creatorwework.com - by Amy Vernon Sometimes there’s nothing more frustrating than trying to keep track of your business contacts. From scanning in business cards (RIP, CardMunch!) to …
7 Last-Minute Holiday Gifts for Your Boss - Creator by WeWorkwework.com - by Amy Vernon It’s a tricky thing, buying gifts for a co-worker, never mind if that co-worker is your boss. You could go tried-and-true with a gift card, or pick up …
