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On Tweeting with Patti Husic, an ICBA Social Media Influencer

Independent Banker

Husic: I joined Twitter in 2013. Husic: Originally, I had qualms about effective use of my time as an executive and the ROI of social media. After many discussions with my marketing firm—which has always led by example—I consented to start my Twitter journey. Featured General Marketing and Sales Social Media Matters'

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10 Top Banking Podcasts You Should be Listening to

Abrigo

or largely focused on the domestic banking market. In many cases, the podcasts or hosts have sizable social media followings, and all release a new episode at least once per month so you can stay up to date with the latest trends in the finance world. We have webinars , whitepapers , and other resources to make your job easier.

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Pokemon The Surprise Retail Sizzle Of The Summer?

PYMNTS

When Amazon, the largest retailer by market cap, says that it had its best day ever , it’s hard not to call that a sizzle – and then some. Even Amazon competitors like Macys, Target and even Best Buy reported that their sales rose that day by 13 percent or more – as they rode the Prime Day draft and put their own offers in market.

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Fools Rush In: 37 Of The Worst Corporate M&A Flops

CB Insights

In 2013, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer saw an opportunity in Nokia, a Finnish phone company that was losing ground to competitors. Date: May 20, 2013. On the eve of Yahoo’s acquisition of social networking platform Tumblr, then Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer wrote a Tumblr post promising “not to screw it up.” Yahoo and Tumblr.

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Autopsy Report: 9 Startup Failure Stories And What We Can Learn From Them

CB Insights

To some, Silicon Valley startup culture was as much to blame for Theranos’ failure as the company’s leadership. Pets.com catapulted into the American consciousness via an all-out marketing blitz that included appearances at the 1999 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 2000 Super Bowl. Takeaways & lessons. Total funding : $161M.

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11 Lessons From Startup Chapter 11s

CB Insights

Declared Bankruptcy: 2013. Coda Automotive was an early player in the electric vehicle market, an early failure, and a great example of why being early is not always an advantage — even if the future your company envisions is probably the right one. Coda Automotive: Being partially right doesn’t save you from also being wrong.

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The 2015 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

No one has been more successful at using social media to generate awareness and a positive image for their bank than Jill (@JillCastilla, @CitizensEdmond). Jill’s use of Twitter is a model for any bank CEO looking to engage on social media. Community bank marketing resources. Freudian Slip Award. C’mon Man!’