Ground Floor Basement podcasting becomes opportunity
In Cedar Rapids Shane Skala Symon Sanborn and Aaron Bunce built TPS Media from a basement podcast to an independent firm. The trio launched six months ago to serve small businesses with podcasts video content and audiobooks. They operate from the Plaza Building in downtown Cedar Rapids and use Vault Co-Working Space as a kickoff.
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Cedar Rapids
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TPS Media Profiles Cedar Rapids Audio Studio Owners
TPS Media, run by Shane Skala Aaron Bunce and Symon Sanborn with two interns, operates from 415 Second St SE No 312 Cedar Rapids. They emphasize sound quality and have moved locations seeking a quieter setup for better recordings. Contact Michael Castranova at the Gazette for tips.
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TPS Media
Shane Skala
Aaron Bunce
Symon Sanborne
Second St
Cedar Rapids
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Pizza Keeps Rising as Chains Gain Ground in 1 Year
Domino's Pizza shares jump 45 percent and Papa John's climbs over 60 percent while the S P 500 Restaurants Index gains 3.4 percent. Growth is driven by cheap price points and easy mobile ordering from social apps, with U S diners maintaining pizza habits despite a restaurant slump. McDonald's tests delivery in Florida while Wendy's expands mobile ordering.
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TJX bucking online trend with清 mass store model
The article profiles TJX Cos and its TJ Maxx Marshalls chain as a retailer that prioritizes in store shopping over e commerce. It notes online sales records overall yet highlights TJX strategy of bulk buying from 18000 vendors and tailoring inventory to local markets.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Adobe Digital Insights
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Backing Black Business site shines light on black owned firms
Black Lives Matter launches a Google powered site to map black owned businesses nationwide. About 300 listings across categories like food, health and beauty, and entertainment help users locate addresses or online firms and not for profits. Patrisse Cullors highlights the need for community support. The project partners with J Walter Thompson to promote and run the directory.
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Black Lives Matter
Patrisse Cullors
Mashable
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Markets Closed as U.S. Stock Markets Observe Christmas
U.S. stock markets were closed Monday in observance of Christmas. The holiday schedule paused trading and prevented normal market activity for the day.
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