A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In the wake of the news yesterday that the FTC plus 46 states and a few other locales sued Facebook for being a monopoly, I want to, yet again, argue for a different, more modern, and more powerful regulatory approach to tech monopolies. I first posted this a year and a half ago , and have reposted it at least once since.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

I aspired to rise above the noise by putting out insightful content with a frequency that kept people coming back to check in directly on my website. So I need to stand out in two areas in which I compete for attention – social media and news readers. Titles are an enticement to read a post.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 1, 2014

Versa has become the premier content marketing solution for real time responses to breaking news and trending headlines. Ringly , the most design savvy wearables company focused on fashionable women, recently graduated from the Highway1 Accelerator and I''m thrilled to see how beautiful their soon to be launched first product is.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 20, 2022

That is good news for brands and marketers who are looking for influencer partnerships to enhance the impact of their social media strategies. While follower count is by no means the only metric to consider, it is an easy way to categorize content creators. With influencers in numbers of that magnitude, there are plenty in every niche!

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 23, 2020

Podcasts have emerged as a major new category in media/entertainment/news/education etc. But as Spotify (and surely others to follow) lock-up top podcast content to strengthen their subscription offerings, we stand to lose something awesome about podcasts which is the ability to listen to them for free on any platform we choose.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Case in point: as a business owner, I grew my new TikTok account to over 1,200 followers and 150K views in a matter of months. The algorithm and snappy content style means I've found it much easier to get views and build an audience there. They also improve video accessibility and help TikTok contextualize your content.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

While many businesses will struggle with the shift to a stay-home economy, both companies and content publishers in these 10 verticals are poised to thrive, especially though a relationship called affiliate marketing. It’s fair to assume many new customers will continue buying from these brands after the pandemic has passed.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

These are people who will give us genuine feedback that will help us improve our product or content, participate in our activities, and even recommend the brand without asking for it. I recommend deferring to the needs of your market: Create emotional content with which they identify. Provide a unique experience.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

FlashFeed I had the pleasure of interviewing Shashank Imarati, a seasoned product marketing leader, entrepreneur, and the founder of FlashFeed News, an AI-powered news app that delivers concise, 60-word summaries of the latest news in a swipable format. The sheer volume of news today is overwhelming. Now based in the U.S.,

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StartupNation

JUNE 16, 2025

Unlike traditional marketing which focuses on pushing out marketing messages to customers, inbound marketing focuses on creating valuable content that attracts your target audience to your business. Leverage Video Content Video content is more entertaining and engaging than text or images. The good news?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2015

How do you produce so much content? Then I checked the NY Times and realized this that the US has passed an historic nuclear deal with Iran and since for me Twitter is a real-time news platform I figured I would Tweet what I was thinking. I didn’t want to get into that debate – just share the news. Ezra asked.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 27, 2025

Understanding the New Zealand Media Landscape One of the key advantages of PR in New Zealand is that the media ecosystem is relatively accessible compared to larger markets. Understand what makes news A product launch, new market expansion, or a breakthrough innovation are all strong PR angles.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 13, 2022

And while increased screen time among the under-15 demographic during the pandemic contributed to its growth (kids aged four to 15 now spend 80 minutes a day on TikTok ), the platform is more than short-form dance videos — it’s the next generation of content creation. . Connectivity is the new word of mouth. million likes.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2020

You’re probably investing in an email newsletter these days, whether you’re an international brand, a nonprofit or a local news publisher. What if you want to make money from the newsletter content itself? Instead, it puts all ad sales, paid subscriptions and newsletter content management into a single, streamlined product.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Two-year-old Indian startup Glance, which serves news, media content and games on the lock screen of more than 100 million smartphones , has raised $145 million in a new financing round from Google and existing investor Mithril Partners. Google is also investing in Roposo.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2023

The same is true for high-quality digital marketing content. These profiles will ultimately help you create outstanding video content that contributes to your marketing strategy. Then, use it as a baseline reference whenever you make content choices on things like FAQs, targeted ads , and explainer videos geared toward conversions.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2022

But today’s news shows some promise as Big Cabal Media (BCM) — the Nigeria-based media company that houses two well-known publications, TechCabal and Zikoko — is announcing that it has raised $2.3 million in seed funding to expand its audience and build new verticals. The Big Cabal Media team.

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Founder Bounty

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Interests:  Based on surveys, website behavior, or content they interact with. Craft Compelling Content That Provides Value Once you know your audience, it's time to create content that resonates with them. Informative and Educational Content:  Share valuable insights, tips, and resources related to your industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 17, 2024

I’ve sat in countless Forums or other EO meetings where, as soon as someone shares the news of an exit, everyone almost in unison says: “Congratulations!” Will your content be short and to the point? As entrepreneurs, we tend to view the exit of our businesses as the ultimate North Star. Pinpoint how you want to be perceived.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 23, 2024

Leverage PR In today’s world, people consume content at an astronomical rate. Therefore, many publishers are crying out for quality, unique content (especially if they get an exclusive). Sometimes, it may be unique data; other times, commentary around things happening in the news. Not bad for 10 minutes’ work!

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StartupNation

JUNE 13, 2025

But I quickly realized that many tech companies were hungry for great content—it was becoming a powerful way to build thought leadership and brand awareness. A few years out of school, I landed my dream role at LinkedIn, where I spent six years as a founding editor on the LinkedIn News team. would wake up to fresh content.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2023

As this chatbot continues to make waves across the digital world, becoming a hot topic of conversation both in boardrooms and in coffee shops across the globe, many entrepreneurs are seeing this impressive AI tool as the perfect solution to their content creation bottlenecks. Enter bad news. Let me tell you why. Why add to it?

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The app’s complex algorithm relies on song choices, hashtags and content types to dictate which videos show up for which users. From there, experiment with content types that seem to be working well in your niche. Here’s a sample of the most popular content formats to explore: Behind-the-scenes content.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

To ensure your business continues to take advantage of the changing tide, here are 21 ways to help accelerate the growth of your new business in the year ahead: Become a prolific content creator. Dove, for example, sells soap but consistently posts content about positive body image. Build a content website or add a blog.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 17, 2021

We’re constantly told that “content is key,” but there are plenty of misconceptions out there regarding the best approaches to content curation and marketing, and how search engine algorithms (such as Google’s) give preference to one type of content over another. What is content curation?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 4, 2025

The best WordPress SEO plugins Yoast SEO for content analysis and guidance Rank Math for a free plan and affordable scalability Squirrly SEO for AI-powered suggestions SmartCrawl for balancing features with simplicity The SEO Framework for speed and automation Slim SEO for beginners What makes the best WordPress SEO plugin? Technical SEO.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

And in case that wasn’t enough Valentine’s Day content for you, here’s one more piece about a new dating app for gamers ). In the rest of this newsletter, we’ll talk about the new career path to CEO, our favorite startups from Techstars Demo Day and the latest SPAC you should probably know about. You can stay anonymous.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The main goal of this type of marketing is to deliver relevant content to each customer regardless of their behavior or preferences. The good news for companies is that large amounts of data have become available for them to use thanks to big data analytics and AI applications. 5 Reasons Your Digital Ads Aren’t Performing.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This is bad news for your business. Marketing experts predict that both digital and content marketing will become more critical than ever. Target content to speak to the specific needs of various marketing personas. Boosting your content marketing. Keep your content engaging. Why plan now? Increasing your ROI.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Our big news is announced in this DataSift CEO – Time for Growth post – it’s worth checking out. You’ll see more news from the company over the coming months. But we have to acknowledge that the industry has changed. He called this initiative VEDO and launched it quietly to some of our bigger customers.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Register In an age where everyone is suffering from information overload, generative AI is seen as only amplifying the overwhelming amount of content in our feeds. This was what serial entrepreneur Ian Mendiola is trying to achieve with his GenAI-powered news summary app, Gem. But what if it also held the solution to this problem?

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

What recent news and highlights can you share about your work and impact? Magnify is a full-service sales agency sales strategy […] Biz Wire Magnify Consulting Sales and Marketing Supporter Content Speed up your slow sales cycle February 4, 2025 #nzentrepreneur Has your sales cycle lengthened? Youre not alone.

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Revolution

MARCH 6, 2024

Buoyed by that iconic New Mexico experience, we gathered for breakfast alongside local founders, investors, and civic leaders to delve into the city’s expanding innovation landscape. After listening to several speakers, a young man asked some members of our team if they would consider being interviewed for the local news.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends by Senior Reporter and Equity co-host Natasha Mascarenhas. It was a not-so-subtle nod to how top institutions are trying to be accelerators, discovery engines, content marketers and check-writers all in one. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 18, 2016

They never miss an opportunity to have their people commenting on TV or in the news and that's the pace your message needs to be closer to. Hosting discussions, demos, dinners will be well worth the cost if you can get the right people there and in numbers--or if you can create content out of it. 5) Campaigns run events.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2023

Late last month, Artifact , a personalized news reader built by Instagram’s co-founders, opened to the public. The launch was a surprise to many consumers, who wondered why the team behind one of the world’s most iconic social apps would return to startups to focus on one of the toughest areas instead: news.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

Of course once submitted you could send out links to your friends and ask them to upvote your content and that would help. And people employed professional firms to pay money to websites to publish “news stories” that were written by the agency with links back to your site. ” Me?

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