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Direct Sales Co Younique Launches Virtual Makeup App

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Direct sales company Younique, which has been pivotal in its approach to social media marketing, has launched an augmented reality (AR) makeup trying-on tool, according to a release. . Younique was launched in 2012, and it gained traction using a social media-based model.

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Facebook’s Sandberg Pushes Back On Antitrust Allegations

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Sheryl Sandberg, chief operations officer of Facebook, is pushing back against two antitrust lawsuits filed against the social media giant, CNBC reported on Friday (Dec. The lawsuits filed this week could break up Facebook’s ownership of Instagram, acquired in 2012, and WhatsApp, snapped up in 2014.

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FTC, 48 States Launch Massive Antitrust Suit On Facebook

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9), accusing the social media network of “illegally maintaining its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct,” according to a press release. Our aim is to roll back Facebook’s anticompetitive conduct and restore competition so that innovation and free competition can thrive.”.

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Pixlee Lets Retailers Market Using Real Customers’ Photos

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Pixlee , a San Francisco-based startup, allows retailers or brands to market directly to customers by using their own photos through curating them from social media or having the customer directly submit them for use, which the company says leads to a more authentic and engaging shopping experience for consumers.

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32 Corporate Innovation Labs In Retail

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One popular choice: retail innovation labs. Learn about the technologies, innovations, and strategies that retailers can leverage this holiday season. We’ve assembled a list of innovation labs from some of the most recognizable names in retail looking to disrupt their industries. CVS — Digital Innovation Lab.

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Will Rio Take The Gold In Tech Innovation?

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In general, venture capitalists are boosting their investments in Latin America, with funding reaching $594 million in 2015, a stark increase from $387 million in 2012, the Latin America Venture Capital Association confirmed.

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Tech Revolution But Few Jobs

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The digital and technology revolution has powered up internet searches, social media, smartphone apps and eCommerce over the past decade to the delight of Google, Twitter, Facebook and Apple, to name but a few. For a clearer perspective, Facebook acquired Instagram in 2012 for $1 billion and, at that time, it had 13 employees.