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5 ways to know your customers without creeping them out

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by on July 14, 2015 at 2:22 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, customer relations, Customer service, Insider

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Have you ever gone to a party and met that person who introduces himself to you twice in the same 20 minutes? Chances are, the next time you found yourself opposite him at the punch bowl, you turned away. That said, we all love that person who remembers our name and what we talked about—and if we’re single, they’ll likely get our number. Marketers, of course, are on to this. Go to any major retailer’s site or app today, and most (but not all) of the time they’ll know what you looked at last time you were there. Amazon has…

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Nokia should forget smartphones and look to the future

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by on July 14, 2015 at 2:15 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider

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Yesterday, Nokia posted a message about its rumored return to the mobile device market. Tl;dr? It sold all its equipment and processes required for making smartphones or tablets, but would be open to partnerships. Those partnerships would require the other company to have manufacturing, sales, customer support and marketing in place for Nokia to be able to returning to selling mobile devices. It has form in launching hardware this way and it makes some sense – it’s a relatively low-cost, low-risk way to dabble in devices. Last year it launched the N1 Android tablet in China in partnership with Foxconn, adding its design chops…

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Growth hacking: Do or don’t?

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by on July 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, tnwacademy

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When growing your user base, do you aim to become viral overnight or have you found that a long term strategy suits you best? At The Next Web we use both techniques in order to maximize growth for our projects. In this tutorial, we’ll demonstrate our method with two use cases that we’ve implemented recently and have been met with great success. But how can you personally learn to hack growth in your organization? After this read, you’ll know how to employ strategies used by The Next Web. Test them out to start growing your business right away! Case #1: Email Popups?…

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Convo brings its revamped collaboration platform to Android and iOS

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by on July 14, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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Last week we brought you news of workplace collaboration company Convo‘s rebuilt platform. While the new, speedier and more flexible tech was initially only available on Mac and in Web browsers, today it’s come to Android and iOS. The new mobile apps feature the support for third-party integrations, improved search and contextual commenting that last week’s desktop update introduced. In addition to a new look, the new apps also include some nice extra improvements like the ability to update your profile and manage notification preferences on the go. The iOS version also has Share Sheet support for easier sharing from other apps,…

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72% off the Power Vault 18000mAh portable battery pack

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by on July 14, 2015 at 1:44 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers, TNWDeals

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Charge up your mobile devices wherever you go with the Power Vault. Its powerful 18,000mAh battery can juice your phone and tablets multiple times on a single charge, and its sleek body takes up minimal space in your backpack, purse or pocket. This essential battery pack is housed in a reinforced aluminum case so it’s lightweight, compact and durable. Plus, it can charge two devices at once, thanks to dual USB ports including a 2A high-output port for tablets. If you’re on the road often, the Power Vault is a must-have accessory for your gadgets. Order now for just $29.99…

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