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Nov 10
2009

Sacramento Press Blends HyperLocal, Social Media Management

Hyperlocal models continue experimenting with ways to make it work on a standalone basis. Networks, ecommerce and other revenue streams have all been tried out. BackFence vet Mark Potts has even set up GrowthSpur as a consulting firm and national network specifically to leverage the clout of Hyperlocal sites. A new approach is being tried …continue reading »

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Jul 31
2009

Potts Launches Effort to Make HyperLocal into a Real Business

Hyperlocal sites are well intentioned, and most have some kind of a business plan. But they haven’t really focused much on making money. That’s where GrowthSpur, a new company, comes in. Launched by former Washington Post executive and BackFence founder Mark Potts, GrowthSpur is a “soup to nuts” provider of training and services, targeting an …continue reading »

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