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‘Study suggests a half-billion gesture-tracking devices by 2021’ – ReadWrite

Ryan Matthew Pierson says, “Juniper Research has released a new study with a bold prediction about the future of human interaction with technology. It found that “gesture and motion control will become vital for certain forms of human-computer interaction in the coming years.” The study found that by the end of 2016 there will be roughly 168... [Read more]

’70 Buzzwords and Jargon Phrases Salespeople Should Avoid’ – HubSpot

Aja Frost says, “Occasionally using buzzwords or jargon won’t hurt a salesperson’s credibility, but doing so frequently will. Tired clichés and overused phrases make reps sound like walking product brochures, not trusted consultants. Buyers want to do business with someone who is genuine and human — not someone who relies on empty... [Read more]

‘Lead Agencies Demonstrate Commitment To Post-Digital Marketing’ – Forrester Blogs

Sarah Sikowitz says, “The Forrester Wave™: Lead Agencies, Q4 2016 report is hot off the press! Companies that succeed in the post-digital era marry digital engagement, traditional marketing, data, and technology to create superior, customer-centric brand experiences. For marketers, this means staying ahead of changing consumer behavior and organizing... [Read more]

‘What marketers need to know about Instagram shopping’ – Econsultancy

Patricio Robles says, “Instagram is no longer just a place for celebrity selfies and FOMO-inducing travel snaps, and even companies like The Financial Times are finding success on the platform, which now counts 500m monthly active users. Now, the Facebook-owned service is looking to support brands that want to use Instagram to sell their wares. Last... [Read more]

‘Plan Ahead to Avoid Tax Time Surprises’ – Entrepreneur

Sujan Patel says, “Self-employment can be so liberating. Being an entrepreneur and launching your own business provides tremendous freedom that you just can’t get working for someone else. At least until tax time arrives. Entrepreneurs must take a totally different approach to taxes than the average worker. For example, when you work for someone... [Read more]

‘Holiday optimization tips for remaining competitive in the SERP’ – Search Engine Land

Lydia Jorder says, “During the holidays, we often let a fair part of ourselves go: diet, exercise, budgets and more. But for local search engine optimization (SEO) professionals, there is something very impactful that can get away from us little by little, until it is completely out of control: Rankings. During the holiday season, we sometimes... [Read more]

‘Study shows Google’s Possum update changed 64% of local SERPs’ – Search Engine Land

Julian Connors says, “The world of e-commerce optimization is vast and complex, and it demands a particular level of attention in order to function and perform correctly. Over the last 10 years, I have had the opportunity to manage a variety of enterprise-level e-commerce websites that offer everything from athletic gear to office supplies. Regardless... [Read more]

‘Three ways to avoid being disrupted in an age of innovation’ – Econsultancy

Sean Donnellt says, “Last week I attended Wired 2016, along with other assorted academics, scientists and all sorts of curious minds in between. This two-day affair is designed to encourage attendees to abandon their comfort zones, discover the world’s most disruptive minds and organisations and examine future technology. One of the speakers... [Read more]

‘Why Podcast Advertising Works (and How to Get Started), with Glenn Rubenstein’ – Copyblogger

Jerod Morris says, “Up until today, we’ve exhaustively covered the topic of podcast sponsorships and monetization. But each time we’ve covered it from only one perspective — the perspective we know as showrunners. Today, we are talking to an absolute expert in podcast advertising. In fact, our guest spent years selling podcast ads for TWiT.... [Read more]

‘4 Creative Ways to Use Free Samples to Grow Your Business’ – Entrepreneur

David Leonhardt says, “As a consumer, I’m a big fan of free samples.  (And who isn’t?) I love getting stuff for free, trying new stuff risk-free. Costco is a favorite store of mine for this reason. And, again for this same reason, as an entrepreneur I’ve been collecting creative strategies for using free samples in my business. You... [Read more]

‘SEE: How Twitter is stripping ads & engagement options off publisher content’ – Marketing Land

Danny Sullivan says, “An experiment by Twitter to show content on iOS devices using Safari Reader dramatically changes the material, removing ads and reader engagement options and sometimes preventing the content from showing at all. Here’s an interactive tour. The Twitter/Safari Reader test Last week, Twitter began making use of Safari... [Read more]

‘Be extra cautious about what apps you’re downloading this holiday season’ – Mashable

Daman Beres says, “Holiday shopping? There’s an app for that — but you’ll want to make sure you’re using the right one to avoid compromising your identity and credit card information. Malicious apps designed to trick shoppers have wormed their way into Apple’s iOS App Store, according to recent reports in The New York... [Read more]