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Tencent pursues e-commerce with $736m investment in ‘China’s Craigslist’ 58.com

Jun27
by on June 27, 2014 at 6:09 pm
Posted In: 58.com, Around the Web, Asia, tencent

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Chinese internet giant Tencent, best known for its messaging app WeChat, is further pursuing its e-commerce ambitions after announcing today  that it is paying $736 million for a 19.9 percent stake in 58.com, commonly known as “China’s Craigslist.” The agreement will see 58.com’s services being integrated into Tencent’s networks including WeChat (China has a version known as Weixin) and social platform QQ. Giving a glimpse into how the partnership will look like, a press statement revealed that users can access social tools to find recommended merchants, and communicate not only with one another but also with retailers. This latest deal comes hot…

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Tencent pursues e-commerce with $736m investment in ‘China’s Craigslist’ 58.com

Jun27
by on June 27, 2014 at 6:09 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia, tencent

58.com Screenshot
Chinese internet giant Tencent, best known for its messaging app WeChat, is further pursuing its e-commerce ambitions after announcing today  that it is paying $736 million for a 19.9 percent stake in 58.com, commonly known as “China’s Craigslist.” The agreement will see 58.com’s services being integrated into Tencent’s networks including WeChat (China has a version known as Weixin) and social platform QQ. Giving a glimpse into how the partnership will look like, a press statement revealed that users can access social tools to find recommended merchants, and communicate not only with one another but also with retailers. This latest deal comes hot…

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Xbox One owners will be able to watch recorded game clips on xbox.com starting next week

Jun27
by on June 27, 2014 at 5:47 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

Microsoft is revamping xbox.com for its growing base of Xbox One customers. Starting next week, players will be able to log-in and see a wealth of information related to their account, including achievements and recorded clips. It all centers around a redesigned profile page, which features a large display picture, you current reputation level and what your friends have been up to. For the first time ever, you’ll also be able to see your game clips underneath your profile – they can be viewed individually or back-to-back in an epic montage. Likewise, you’ll be able to view the clips recorded…

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Xbox One owners will be able to watch recorded game clips on xbox.com starting next week

Jun27
by on June 27, 2014 at 5:47 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

Microsoft is revamping xbox.com for its growing base of Xbox One customers. Starting next week, players will be able to log-in and see a wealth of information related to their account, including achievements and recorded clips. It all centers around a redesigned profile page, which features a large display picture, you current reputation level and what your friends have been up to. For the first time ever, you’ll also be able to see your game clips underneath your profile – they can be viewed individually or back-to-back in an epic montage. Likewise, you’ll be able to view the clips recorded…

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5 data-driven ways to get your Facebook posts seen

Jun27
by on June 27, 2014 at 5:39 pm
Posted In: Analysis and Opinion, Around the Web, How-To's, Social Media

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This post originally appeared on the Buffer blog. If you’ve been struggling with Facebook lately for your brand page, don’t think you’re alone. Between changes to the layout of brand pages, News Feed algorithm adjustments, and countless other tweaks and changes, marketers are constantly on their toes anticipating what’s coming next. A current issue that many are facing is the decline of a post’s organic reach. Marketers have had their organic reach cut by more than half with their Page’s published posts. This change is caused by a deeper underlying issue—the competition to get seen on a fan’s News Feed is higher than ever. At any given point…

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