Marissa Brassfield
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Marissa Brassfield commented on How Can You Make The Most Of Technological Revolution? on June 4, 2009, 4:50 PM
I'm thrilled to see what comes of mobile Internet technology in particular. Think about what sites like Etsy and Foodzie have done to help small-scale artisans get exposure to their products. If we can harness mobile Internet to amplify this exposure even further, imagine the possibilities for businesses of any size--and the economy!
Make the Most of the Tech Revolution!
By daring to become an early adopter. Social networking in particular is one realm into which many businesses were loath to venture a few years ago, but its appeal for marketing--especially in a sour economy--is undeniable. … Read More
June 4, 2009 | In Science & Tech
Marissa is the editor and head of advertising at Trend Hunter Magazine, the world's largest trend spotting site with 7-9 million monthly pageviews. She oversees a community of 26,000+ and edits the articles that are seen on TrendHunter.com.
Marissa Brassfield commented on How Do You Succeed In Business During a Recession? on June 4, 2009, 5:13 PM
There are a number of salient points in this discussion, and I'm particularly intrigued by Michael's introductory comment and John's thought on staying ahead of the curve and understanding where the technology in your industry is going. While the specifics will differ from company to company, this is an economic climate that has the potential to benefit innovators who dare to carve out a new niche within their industry or into another one entirely.