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LinkedIn is revamping Sponsored InMail by only targeting active users

Mar10
by on March 10, 2015 at 3:47 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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LinkedIn wants to help marketers make their emails more effective. Today the company announced it’s revamaping its Sponsored InMail product with new, more targeted solutions. LinkedIn says only about 20 percent of prospects actually open marketer emails. To increase this content’s visibility, Sponsored InMail will now only be sent to members when they’re actually signed on to and using the network. Other changes includes mobile-optimized templates and advanced targeting parameters such as company size, industry, job function and seniority. LinkedIn claims many of the organizations on its pilot program are already seeing a two to three times performance improvement. Marketers can sign up for…

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Roku is bringing SXSW to a TV near you

Mar10
by on March 10, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, SXSW

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Roku has announced that it will carry SXSW On, a free on-demand streaming network featuring original programming as well as live and archival performances, interviews and talks from the South by Southwest multimedia festival-conference extravaganza. SXSW On will feature original music, independent films, emerging technologies, cuisine and gaming culture from the festival. In addition to the live stream of this year’s event, viewers will be able to access content from previous keynote speakers, panels and musical performances. Special features on the network include The Road, a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day challenges and adventures of touring musicians, and The Nom…

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How onboarding your clients helps manage expectations

Mar10
by on March 10, 2015 at 2:46 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, clients, freelance, How-To's, Insider, onboarding

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Paul Jarvis is a best-selling author and designer. He writes weekly for his popular newsletter and runs an online course on becoming a better freelancer. Many years ago, a woman emailed to ask if I could build her new website. She had heard about my work through a friend, saw my name listed on other websites, and gushed about my portfolio. She clearly wanted to work with me and offered to pay half the project fee upfront, just so we could skip all the formalities and start designing. It seemed like a dream. Someone who loved my work was throwing money my way, and she wanted…

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Use augmented reality to see thousands of products in your home before you buy them

Mar10
by on March 10, 2015 at 2:39 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, augmented reality, Cimagine, Insider, ios, Littlewoods, Product Launches, ShopDirect

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Israeli augmented reality startup Cimagine Media has announced a tie up with Shop Direct, the company behind online retail brands including Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com. The deal will allow visitors to those sites to see what thousands of products will look like in their homes using markerless augmented reality (AR). Cimagine’s technology scans your room then places a 3D model of the item you’re interested into the environment. You can them reposition it where you like and walk around to get a look at the different angles. You can try it for yourself now by downloading the Littlewoods Home iOS app, then visiting the Littlewoods site in Safari…

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60% off the Snowflake Drone: Pre-order exclusive, ships in just 2 weeks!

Mar10
by on March 10, 2015 at 2:36 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers, TNWDeals

Barely the size of your palm and light as a feather, the Snowflake drone is perfect for novice pilots to enjoy some aerial R/C action indoors or out. Fly it alone, in a fleet or race against your buddies! The beautiful Snowflake is made of impact-resistant ABS plastic and can soar for up to seven minutes on a single quick charge. Its six-axis gyro allows for smooth flights and effortless maneuvers like tilts, flips and 360-degree rolls! Plus, its anti-collision technology and safety-protected propellers let you race in high-speed mode without having to worry about crashing into your opponents! Outrace…

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