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Putting the Yodel Back in Yahoo!

April 9, 2013 – 12:45 pm

When Marissa Mayer was selected to become the third new CEO at Yahoo in just three years, there was plenty of evidence that she was facing a daunting task to stop the rapid decent of one of America’s most famous companies. A former engineer with Google, Mayer’s brought well established Silicon Valley credentials with her [...]

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Atlanta Starts Up Bigger and Better

February 19, 2013 – 4:42 pm

These days, big things are happening in the tech industry, and not just in the usual places; not in Seattle, not in San Francisco… not even Palo Alto. Billed as the ‘Largest Gathering of Startups in Georgia since 1895,” Startup Rally 2013 took over the Georgian Ballroom at midtown Atlanta’s historic Biltmore Hotel on Monday, [...]

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The President, the Congressman, the Senator, and Twinkie the Kid…

November 20, 2012 – 2:19 pm

With the 2012 Presidential election in the books, we are gaining a clearer perspective on what the next four years of governance might look like and what the ramifications might be for businesses. In the two weeks following Election Day, the media has been quick to offer citizens multiple reports of that both Democrats and [...]

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Good Design is Invaluable

October 30, 2012 – 11:15 am

It has been said over and over again; as technology progresses, it is changing the game, fueling the kind of new innovations that are currently driving the market. The assertion that technology has lifted entrepreneurship, startups, and new businesses of all sizes to new heights is mostly true, but an oft-forgotten but highly crucial aspect [...]

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Is Search Dead?

October 16, 2012 – 4:23 pm

A long, long time ago, a brand new concept known as the ‘World Wide Web’ was emerging into the public eye. The idea of an interconnected network of information was novel, and the possibilities limitless, but the web lacked the organization necessary to make it really work. “Surfing” the web was all that could be [...]

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Junction to Lead Conversation on Launching Your Brand in a Crowded Marketplace

September 20, 2012 – 4:00 pm

Junction Creative Solutions (Junction) Executive Director of Business Development & Partnerships Mark Cropp will be a featured speaker on a panel of experts as part of the Empower Concepts series on Thursday, September 27th from 8-9AM at The Work Spot in Duluth, GA. Cropp will join Sherry Heyl, CEO of Concept Hub Inc. and Julie [...]

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Lovely Day for a PICNIC

September 6, 2012 – 1:33 pm

Technology is constantly evolving. This evolution occurs so rapidly and can be so confusing that even IT professionals have a difficult time keeping up with the newest hardware, software, procedures, and techniques. So how can executives, entrepreneurs, and other busy members of the workforce possibly expect to know how to react when a problem arises [...]

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How Necessary Cutbacks Can Lead to Growth

August 30, 2012 – 1:50 pm

You’ve heard the phrases repeated over and over again like mantras; bad economy. Tight budget. Business is slow. Even UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company and recognizable icon of industrious business everywhere is acknowledging the severity of the situation and projecting continued sluggish growth for the global economy. In reaction, the company is cutting [...]

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Social Media: Boom to Bust?

May 2, 2012 – 2:20 pm

As Facebook reports its user base has reached 901 million users and acquires Instagram for a staggering $1 billion, industry analysts continue to debate the existence of what is being deemed the “social media bubble.” Some argue that social media is a sign of a burgeoning online community that fuels the economy. Skeptics speculate that [...]

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Promotion Update: In the Swing of Things

January 19, 2012 – 2:05 pm

January marks the beginning of the first quarter of the New Year, and is an exciting time for businesses. With 2011 in our rear view mirror, we are eager to reach new heights in the coming months. A little more than two weeks into Junction’s first promotion of 2012, we are excited to see submissions [...]

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