Amazon is acquiring Sizmek's ad server, which experts say will accelerate its programmatic ad business and compete with Google's dominance.
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Amazon is acquiring an ad server from bankrupt ad-tech firm Sizmek, giving it a new tool to compete head-on with Google. Here's what it means for marketers.

Amazon is acquiring an ad server from bankrupt ad-tech firm Sizmek, giving it a new tool to compete head-on with Google. Here's what it means for marketers.

Lauren Johnson | Amazon is acquiring Sizmek's ad server, which experts say will accelerate its programmatic ad business and compete with Google's dominance.

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'It changes the dynamics of the industry': Foursquare wants to own location-based advertising with its acquisition of Snap's Placed and potentially others

'It changes the dynamics of the industry': Foursquare wants to own location-based advertising with its acquisition of Snap's Placed and potentially others

Lauren Johnson | Foursquare is buying location-based firm Placed from Snap with the goal of becoming the largest independent location company.

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The share of Americans watching Amazon and Hulu has soared in recent months, while other streaming services lag behind

The share of Americans watching Amazon and Hulu has soared in recent months, while other streaming services lag behind

Ashley Rodriguez | Amazon and Hulu had the biggest growth in the share of people using their services to watch TV shows and movies, a May survey by RBC found.

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POWER BROKERS OF TECH: HR chiefs reveal how to get hired at Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix, and other top companies

POWER BROKERS OF TECH: HR chiefs reveal how to get hired at Microsoft, Facebook, Netflix, and other top companies

Shana Lebowitz | We asked the HR chiefs at Facebook, Netflix, Twitter, and other top tech companies how to ace their interviews and rise through the ranks.

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Here's the 1 inspirational quote that's kept PayPal's CFO from becoming a micromanager

Here's the 1 inspirational quote that's kept PayPal's CFO from becoming a micromanager

Dan DeFrancesco | John Rainey, PayPal's CFO, prefers to take a hands-off approach to managing his employees, citing a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote.

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The first-time founder's ultimate guide to navigating a term sheet and avoiding common pitfalls, according to founders, lawyers, and investors

The first-time founder's ultimate guide to navigating a term sheet and avoiding common pitfalls, according to founders, lawyers, and investors

Shana Lebowitz | Raising venture capital can be an arduous process. We've made it simpler with our comprehensive guide to understanding the language on a term sheet.

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Uber is going all-in on food delivery as it battles Lyft. One Wall Street expert breaks down why it’s the company’s best hope for domination.

Uber is going all-in on food delivery as it battles Lyft. One Wall Street expert breaks down why it’s the company’s best hope for domination.

Jake Kanter | Uber published its first earnings since its IPO earlier this month, beating Wall Street expectations.

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$13 billion identity company Okta rose as high as 12% the day after reporting earnings, and Wall Street says it's a result of 'excellent momentum'

$13 billion identity company Okta rose as high as 12% the day after reporting earnings, and Wall Street says it's a result of 'excellent momentum'

Rosalie Chan | A day after Okta reported earnings, its stock rose as high as 12%. Wall Street says its new products and acquisitions of ScaleFT and Azuqua will help.

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UnitedHealth is already the biggest US health insurer. Now it wants to make going to the doctor its next $100 billion business.

UnitedHealth is already the biggest US health insurer. Now it wants to make going to the doctor its next $100 billion business.

Lydia Ramsey | At the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference, the analyst Lance Wilkes asked UnitedHealth Group executives how the company plans to get there.

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Here are 5 books one of Silicon Valley's best investors recommends for anyone looking to broaden their horizons and think outside the box

Here are 5 books one of Silicon Valley's best investors recommends for anyone looking to broaden their horizons and think outside the box

Akin Oyedele | Baillie Gifford said it spotted all the explosive unicorns it invested in by encouraging investment teams to think outside the box and read widely.

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