At Sprout Insights, we comb the web to bring you the most up-to-date and actionable resources on how to use social media to grow your business.
To that end, we’re pleased to present a new series on Sprout Insights: Spotlight on Startups. We’ll find the most innovative, useful startup companies out there, get the inside track on what they’re doing, and tell you how you can leverage their products and services for your own business. Continue Reading…
Today Amazon announced a new addition for Android apps that will allow mobile developers to offer in-app purchases.
The new software — which aims to level the playing field between Apple‘s App Store and Google Play — enables developers to charge for digital content and subscriptions, giving them a much-needed source of revenue for their apps. Continue Reading…
More details are emerging about Google‘s rumored cloud service, Drive. The anticipated and somewhat under wraps file-synchronization service is expected to launch within the coming weeks.
Details about Google Drive first appeared in February when the Wall Street Journal reported the service would allow on-the-go access to files stored in the cloud and the ability to share files with friends or co-workers.
A leaked screenshot — obtained by TalkAndroid.com — revealed that Drive members will receive 5GB of free storage, rivaling the likes of Amazon‘s Continue Reading…
In an effort to improve products and services, Google has partnered with market research firm Knowledge Networks to collect data about its users.
While this might not come as a surprise, the way in which Google is approaching this is interesting. As part of a project called Screenwise, the search giant is paying people to install a Chrome extension and browse the web as they normally would. Continue Reading…
With online retail sales on the rise, it has become more difficult for brick and mortar stores to compete with e-commerce giants, such as Amazon. A new app hopes to change that.
Signature launched today to help provide a more personalized retail experience to your customers both in and out of the store. The app – which is currently available for iPhone – delivers up-to-date product information, including new arrivals and updates on preferred items and brands. Continue Reading…
The world of business is changing. Recent political, social, and global economic changes have had a profound effect on how companies are run. Concepts such as transparency, accessibility, and social responsibility are becoming the cornerstones of new business strategies.
Trends related to cloud computing and crowdsourcing Continue Reading…
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