Tim O’Shaughnessy on Kick-Starting a Vivacious Facebook App Movement
The entrepreneur on the early days of building a viral Facebook application -- and what he learned about growth that still applies today.
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Daniel Pinchbeck on Word-of-Mouth and Social Media Marketing for Niche Web Initiatives
The media founder on the organic growth strategies that have kept his niche web publication expanding without a significant marketing budget.
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A Digital Media Maven on Balancing Multiple Gigs and Always Advancing Your Skill Set
The digital media professional on the multiple-gig career model -- and why always adding new skills is the only long-term job security.
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Kate Everett Thorp on the Key to a Vibrant Online Community
The CEO on why truly great online communities require editorial curation and user-generated content working in the same direction.
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How a Social Media Site Used the Power of the Crowd to Propel a Low-Budget Horror Film to Fame
The digital media company on how they used crowd power to turn an unknown low-budget horror film into a nationwide sensation.
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Dale Peskin and Andrew Nachison on Helping Companies Foster Creativity in a Rapidly Changing Media Landscape
The media futurists on the structural changes that will determine which organizations emerge from digital disruption as winners.
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Aimee Viles on Innovation in the Mobile Space and Building Loyalty for Bravo’s Brand
Bravo's VP of emerging media on the mobile engagement strategies that keep a cable network's audience connected outside of television.
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Cenk Uygur on Finding Your Audience and Being Willing to Take Risks
The Young Turks host on building one of the internet's first successful political talk shows -- and the risk tolerance required to do it.
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David Plotz on Motivating Writers, Pursuing Financial Success, and Respecting No Sacred Cows at Slate
The Slate editor on the unusual culture of the digital magazine -- and why he thinks online publishing gives writers room to be braver.
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Hugh Hefner on the Playboy Brand and Why He Sees a Bright Future
The Playboy founder on the enduring strength of the brand he built -- and the specific evolution he believes will keep it relevant.
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