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Social Media is Holding Brands Accountable

In a recent study by Sprout Social, 81% of U.S. consumers said they believe social media is holding brands accountable and only 8% of individuals said they wouldn’t post concerns online if they saw inappropriate behavior by businesses. So reports MarketingDive.

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Schools Need to Address Shortage of Tech Workers

Schools need to address a shortage of tech workings by demonstrating that careers in STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math can be exciting and can include functions such as website animation or creating video games. So reports CNBC.

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Ex-Target Marketing Head Named CEO of H&R Block

H&R Block has recruited former Target marketing guru Jeff Jones as its new CEO shortly after the executive ended his brief stint at controversy ridden Uber. So reports the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

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Venture Capital Keeps Flowing to Tech Firms

Evergage, which provides data-driven email and website customization, has raised $10 million in venture capital, bringing its total funding to $31.5 million. So reports AdWeek.

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Facebook Cracks Down on Video Click Bait

After having already cracked down on clickbait articles, Facebook is now waging a war against clickbait videos. So reports The Next Web.

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Amazon Moves Closer to Being Advertising Powerhouse

Amazon appears to be moving closer to competing with Facebook and Google for advertisers’ dollars. So reports DigiDay.

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California Firm Buys Driven Local, a Digital Marketing Firm

Scorpion of Valencia, California, has acquired Islandia, N.Y.- based Driven in a deal that will create a combined business with 530 employees. So reports The Signal.

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AdWeek Lists Hot Jobs for the Next Two Years

Chief experience officers, virtual reality editors, bot developers, and internet of things marketers are likely to be some of the hottest jobs in the coming two years. So reports AdWeek.

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Consumers Really Do Trust Advertising

Researchers were recently surprised when their study concluded that many consumers view online advertising as “credible,” “fair,” and “good.” So reports the Business Standard.

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Casper Campaign Offers Users Trick Vacation Photos to Post on Social Media

Mattress company Casper has rolled out its Staycation website so that individuals can send out vacation photos without leaving the comfort of their beds. So reports Business Insider.

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