crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We are so proud to be a part of the entrepreneurial and technology community in Chicago where we are based. On A New Shared Street In Chicago, There Are No Sidewalks, No Lights, And Almost No Signs – crowdspring.co/10baTD3. Here’s a fantastic video that showcases one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

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View from Seed

JULY 24, 2015

We have companies in Chicago, San Francisco (and elsewhere in Silicon Valley), Omaha, and New York. More functionally, Boston needs to improve its design, branding, and PR skills. On the branding and PR front, Wayfair’s VP of Brand Marketing, Nancy Go, interviewed Gazelle’s CMO and EVP of Consumer, Sarah Welch.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Chicago Sun Times writes about crowdSPING’s 2010 Chicago Innovation Award – [link]. Understanding Customer Experience – [link]. 10 Must Follow Tips for Effective Writing – [link]. The Mad Men Guide to Changing the World with Words – [link].

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

It’s insanely competitive to get into our industry so most have degrees from institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Wharton and University of Chicago (blatant plug ;-). Of course it is super helpful if a VC can drop you in to important people for business development, recruiting, PR, sales and eventually M&A. Connections?

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MARCH 13, 2014

“Chicago’s venture funding performance is improving [but] Chicago is still trailing several major metro areas.” A Deeper Look at Uber’s Dynamic Pricing Model – crowdspring.co/1kK4gjw. 4 Hard Earned Lessons from Ben Horowitz – crowdspring.co/1emJcIa. ” crowdspring.co/1lPU1Ks.

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APRIL 25, 2014

Chicago is the funniest city in the U.S. (we Harvard Professor Predicts Up To Half Of US Universities May Fail In 15 Years | Zero Hedge – crowdspring.co/QpJcSs. The evolutionary psychology of digital clutter | Digiday – crowdspring.co/1i7kigj. we have to be, with our weather) – crowdspring.co/RNrTfb.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” They mix it up with advertising.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Sage advice for startups on picking a PR representative – [link]. Love seeing all the VC activity in the Chicago area! Good summary of our discussion yesterday on the Future of Publishing panel in Chicago – [link]. 26 Popular Business Card Designs for Startup Entrepreneurs – [link]. – [link].

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 5, 2012

startups, social media firms, advertising and PR companies, and more. This Chicago coworking spot offers a fun, affordable place for people to work, renting by the day, week, or month. The Hatchery in San Francisco is a great place for startups to take root. Providing productive shared working space, Hatchery members include Web 2.0

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MAY 30, 2014

A tech bubble: What Chicago entrepreneurs think | Blue Sky Innovation – crowdspring.co/1lJaw6B. The 39 Best Pieces of Sales Advice You’ll Hear This Year – crowdspring.co/1ojWm1U. How much do Y Combinator founders earn? 80,000 Hours – crowdspring.co/1k0NMTU. Brands are p **g online ad money away – crowdspring.co/1mn7MNz.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Good long read on the history of Motorola | Chicago magazine – crowdspring.co/1nQMcBM. Testing Mobile: Emulators, Simulators And Remote Debugging | Smashing Magazine – crowdspring.co/XpCEXp. 67 Open Source Replacements for Really Expensive Applications | Datamation – crowdspring.co/1yevQN7.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2013

If you can’t make it [as an entrepreneur] in Chicago, the problem might be your idea – crowdspring.co/1i5CnPy. Why You Shouldn’t Say “You’re Welcome” – crowdspring.co/1eJnLpo. 10 things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Coach – crowdspring.co/1bkxKuq.

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Something new for the Chicago tech community – crowdspring.co/1bXLS29. Gathering Customer Needs | VentureFizz – crowdspring.co/15IZpsB. Why Founders Can’t Afford to Have Any Weak Links | by Mark Suster – crowdspring.co/18L78oE.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Chicago can be better than Silicon Valley (when it comes to promoting women entrepreneurs) | by Sharon Schneider - crowdspring.co/18J09d4. Ecommerce Trend for 2014: Buying Into the Subscription Service Model | by Matt Villano – crowdspring.co/1hVvm6v. Google Reveals Its 9 Principles of Innovation | Fast Company - crowdspring.co/IifVVm.

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OCTOBER 18, 2013

Chicago’s startup engine roars | Chicago Tribune - crowdspring.co/16aYZLL. The New Science of Who Sits Where at Work | WSJ - crowdspring.co/1gq3TGK. You Can’t Be a Wimp—Make the Tough Calls | Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/H4gLnT. The Future of Business Models Will Be Centered on Crowds - crowdspring.co/16aTTiD.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Whatever the case, there are tools and strategies you can use as an SMB owner to build your social and PR game plan. Chicago-based PR firm, Walker Sands Communications has helped us compile a number of tips to help SMB owners publicize their company, sans agency. And, it doesn’t involve a monthly retainer.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

5 basic legal considerations for startups | Chicago Tribune – crowdspring.co/1na3gI5. How to Plan the Perfect Offsite: 8 Tips (from Jayna Cooke) – crowdspring.co/1nMzHMU. 7 Harsh Realities about Startup Accelerators – crowdspring.co/1ruQ8ya. Before the Startup – crowdspring.co/1rGYDDQ.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 14, 2017

million+ company, with 60+ team members doing tours in NYC, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC and Los Angeles.”. My PR journey started with an amazing position with the renowned Jason Dady restaurant group in San Antonio, Texas. Thanks to Emily Reynolds, founder of R PR Firm ! #4 Thanks to Nick Gray, Museum Hack ! #2

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JANUARY 12, 2020

Thanks to Patricia Jones, Paws PR ! #5- 5- Participating in networking groups. Photo Credit: Mimi Bosika. Being a female entrepreneur is a bold choice in and of itself because as most data suggests that women receive less business funding, face more workplace and professional criticism, and receive less support than men for career growth.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

I started Laura Orrico Public Relations, LLC in 2016 because PR was something I enjoyed greatly. I am a “people person” and not only did it fit my personality and lifestyle, but I had been doing PR for myself, my late husband and celebrity friends for many years. . My company is a boutique Chicago-based PR firm.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

In no expert in Seattle but when I look around I see: enterprise software (Microsoft), the market leader in cloud services (Amazon AWS), games (Xbox), some of the most innovative retailers in the country (CostCo, Starbucks, REI) and what is left of Boeing (HQ moved to Chicago). Not to mention every major agency, many PR firms, etc.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

This is precisely why MakeSpace is growing so rapidly in its core markets: New York, Chicago and Washington DC where they can literally come and pick up your furniture and move it away and you never had to visit a facility and they do this at a cheaper price than incumbents by centralizing the location and thus having cheaper infrastructure costs.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2014

Why Chicago needs to stop playing by Silicon Valley’s rules | by Adrian Holovaty – crowdspring.co/1f87594. What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now? – crowdspring.co/1f7WXgp. 4 Steps to Starting a Web Business Without Knowing Coding – crowdspring.co/1ep8F6R.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

Certain Chicago post offices were staying open until midnight for the taxtime procrastinators. On the way north from the Chicago suburbs to Wisconsin, I thought it would be a great idea to have my own PR firm. Thanks to Alex Vale, Fundstack ! #8- 8- My name and what I did then. Photo Credit: Kate Mura. I just love the word.

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JULY 21, 2010

Chicago’s Digital Ten (companies) to Watch – [link]. Good advice … How To Sell – [link]. 10 Tips For Making Your Tagline Stand Out – [link]. Bootstrapped, Profitable, & Proud: AnswerLab - [link]. Some Thoughts On The Seed Fund Phenomenon – by @fredwilson – [link].

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JULY 21, 2010

Chicago’s Digital Ten (companies) to Watch – [link]. Good advice … How To Sell – [link]. 10 Tips For Making Your Tagline Stand Out – [link]. Bootstrapped, Profitable, & Proud: AnswerLab - [link]. Some Thoughts On The Seed Fund Phenomenon – by @fredwilson – [link].

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 24, 2013

As a publicist and owner of a PR company, my youth comes with its advantages: I grew up in the age of the internet, technology comes easy to me, and I have the creativity and energy needed to execute unique publicity campaigns. Dana Kaye is the owner of Kaye Publicity, a boutique PR company specializing in publishing and entertainment.

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MARCH 3, 2010

Another excellent video post by @bcopple about startup activity in Chicago – [link]. Well worth the read – interview with Tachi Yamada, president of the Gates Foundation – [link]. Why diversity matters (the meritocracy business) – [link]. Startup Cultures are not an Automatic Success – [link].

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

I might also mention that she is a budding stand-up comic working the mic at clubs in Chicago and San Francisco. Amanda Werner is a freaking Valedictorian of her college class and helps out around here with marketing and PR. in Cambodia, exploring temples, caves, and unusual foods that I can’t wait to hear about. Thanks, Dylan!

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

The image on the left is “The Bean&# in Chicago – photographed in HDR. These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week! image credit: papalars.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2010

The Story Behind My Chicago Start-Up: What Worked and What Didn’t - [link]. Trust in Friends Declines, Trust in Experts Rises – Social Media and PR Still Win - [link]. Good startup lessons shared by @robjohnson & joshfraser (founders) about EventVue failure - [link]. Four tips for raising capital now - [link].

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JANUARY 26, 2011

How to Hire in Chicago – [link]. Entrepreneurs Unpluggd: Puts the Emphasis on Chicago Entrepreneurs’ Stories – [link]. How Chicago’s clout culture stifles innovation – [link]. Best Practices and Tips for Restaurant Web Design – [link]. Finding Cash for Your Start Up – Part 1 – [link].

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JUNE 26, 2015

The 7 scars of an entrepreneur | Chicago Tribune – buff.ly/1RwMT17. How to Simplify SEO, PR, and Social Collaboration | Convince and Convert crowdspring.co/1JPSPDh. The Surprising Downsides of Being Clever crowdspring.co/1FiX2aR. Ways to Get the Best Out of Your Employees crowdspring.co/1HojrJI. Is Social Entrepreneurship a Scam?

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

2 – Advertising Agency & Boutique PR and Advertising Agencies. Prior to starting my own public relations and marketing consultancy, I worked for one of the largest global advertising agencies as well as smaller boutique PR and advertising agencies. Thanks to Natalie Harper, Harper PR. #3 Image Credit: Natalie Harper.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 1, 2011

Study shows Chicago lacks strong tech investor base – [link]. Inspired By The Start Fund, New World Ventures Offers Chicago Excelerate Startups $50K – [link]. Thinking about selling your small business or startup? Here are five 5 tips for a safe exit – [link]. Startup Mantra: Hire Fast, Fire Fast – [link].

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 27, 2017

Do you have the PR department of an organization coming to you? We’re working with a company called closet box dot com in Chicago. We’ve been able to, they were launching their services in Chicago. It was specifically addressed to people who live in Chicago. Do you have agencies coming to you?

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Old and New School Angel Investing Philosophies Clash in Chicago – [link]. A Startup is its People (nothing more) - [link]. Fight When it’s Time to Fight. Be Gracious When It’s Time to Give In – [link]. Speaking of tattoos – Interview with @micah , CEO & co-founder of Graphic.ly – [link].

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