A little over two years ago, Brandwatch made a big, industry-changing decision. We made a strategic move that was well publicized, and well received as a “logical match.” That move, of course, was the merger between Brandwatch and Crimson Hexagon. Before we announced the merger publicly in early October 2018, the respective product and engineering… Continue reading Brandwatch Named As a Leader in The 2020 Forrester Wave for Social Listening Platforms
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Indian social commerce firm Citymall banks $3m in Elevation Capital-led round
It plans to build a robust network of community leaders on its platform and expand its supply chain tailored for smaller cities. Start-up – Innovation
5 Tips for Harnessing Social Media to Scale Your Online Business
November 9, 2020 4 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Social media has become a quintessential element in today’s marketing mix. Approximately 3.5 billion people were active on the multitude of platforms in 2020 alone, and according to a report by oberlo.com, people spend about three hours daily on said platforms. Moreover, 54 percent of social… Continue reading 5 Tips for Harnessing Social Media to Scale Your Online Business
Alibaba-backed Xpressbees secures $110m in new funding
Private equity funds Investcorp, Norwest Venture Partners, and Gaja Capital together invested the amount to acquire a 31% stake in the logistics startup. Start-up – Innovation
Alibaba’s big play into gaming
Our top articles of the week look at Alibaba’s new online gaming push which is finally scoring a win and the departure of more partners from SoftBank’s Vision Fund. Start-up – Innovation
A US$2 billion injection for a recovering industry
The companies that raised the most this week: Dmall, Bukalapak, Rivigo, and more. Start-up – Innovation
Hummingbird Ventures raises $200m for seed, opportunity funds
The EU-based VC firm allocated US$60 million for its seed fund HV4 and US$140 million for its new opportunity fund. Start-up – Innovation
WhatsApp ‘Disappearing Messages’ Are Auto-Deleted After One Week
The Facebook-owned platform is rolling out the ephemeral messaging option to users everywhere. November 5, 2020 2 min read This story originally appeared on PCMag Nothing lasts forever — not even WhatsApp messages. The Facebook-owned chat service is taking (another) page from Snapchat and launching self-destructing posts that disappear after seven days. The optional feature… Continue reading WhatsApp ‘Disappearing Messages’ Are Auto-Deleted After One Week
How Brandwatch for Administration Helps the University of Kansas Run Effectively During a Global Pandemic
College administration in a global pandemic In August of 2020, the University of Kansas welcomed back approximately 20,000 students, staff, and faculty members. As the university struggled to navigate constantly evolving policies and procedures, mandatory Covid-19 testing, and a redefined classroom experience, the need for data-backed insights from digital intelligence became clear. Bita’s team was… Continue reading How Brandwatch for Administration Helps the University of Kansas Run Effectively During a Global Pandemic
Travello looks to growth with acquisition of Backpacker Deals
Travel social network Travello has acquired Backpacker Deals for an undisclosed amount. Travello claims Australia-based Backpacker Deals is the largest online travel agency targeting the youth market in the country, as well as in New Zealand. It adds that the deal makes the combined companies the largest experienced-based OTA catering for the youth market. Ryan… Continue reading Travello looks to growth with acquisition of Backpacker Deals