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Substack expands further into social networking with a new ‘Follow’ button

TechCrunch

Substack is adding a new feature to make its platform feel more like a social network, as the company announced on Tuesday that users can now follow writers. The company says that since launching its Twitter-like Notes feature in April, following has been one of the most requested features from writers and readers. .

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College social app Fizz is growing fast – maybe too fast

TechCrunch

Things are bleak in the tech sphere as we close out a year defined by plummeting stocks , persistent mass layoffs and a fall from grace for major social media companies. ” So, is it a good time to be building a buzzy new social app, or is it a complete mess? Fizz told users about the issues via a blog post.

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Medium acquires social book reading app Glose

TechCrunch

The company has turned reading into a multiplayer experience as you can build a bookshelf, share notes with your followers and start conversations in the margins. Sure, there are social platforms that let you talk about books, such as Goodreads. The company has also put together a comprehensive book store.

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Travel app Hopper raises $96M from Capital One to double down on social commerce

TechCrunch

Travel booking startup Hopper today announced that it closed a $96 million follow-on investment from Capital One, bringing the company’s total raised to $740 million. The 1,500-employee-strong company — which has an estimated 11.2% The 1,500-employee-strong company — which has an estimated 11.2%

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The Ultimate Guide To Social Recruiting

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Yes, I am talking about social media, its massive reach, and one form of recruiting that has shot into the limelight – Social Recruiting. Tapping into brand new spheres of talent while adopting creative recruiting strategies is the crux of social recruiting. What is social recruiting? What is social recruiting?

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11 most in-demand gen AI jobs companies are hiring for

CIO

Foundry’s AI survey also identified several roles that companies are looking to hire to help with the integration of gen AI in the workplace. Here are the top 11 roles companies are currently hiring for, or have plans to hire for, to directly address their emerging gen AI strategies.

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Upstream aims to be the new home for your professional social life

TechCrunch

Last fall, social analytics startup SocialRank sold its product and business to Trufan , allowing the team to focus on something new: a professional social network. “This is the place for your professional social life,” Taub said. Today, they’re officially unveiling Upstream to the public.

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