Snapchat Has Raised $485 Million More From 23 Investors, At Valuation Of At Least $10B

 Back in the day, we reported that messaging app Snapchat* was raising over $100 million in a round led by Kleiner Perkins. And then the WSJ reported that it was $20 million, which left us wondering why a growth round would be so small in terms of total principle. Well, it turns out it’s not. Snapchat has raised a much bigger amount: Nearly $500 million in aggregate, according to an… Read More

Social Media Tools, Guides and Research: Buffer’s Top 10 Most-Read Posts of 2014

The end of each year is always one of my favorite times. I love the reflection that comes along with the close of a time period, and the hope that comes with looking ahead.

I also really enjoy all the best-of lists that tend to accompany the end of a year. Browsing through them, I realize how many things I’ve missed throughout the course of the year. It’s great to have a chance to catch up!

If you’re afraid that any of ...

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SwipeRadio Is A Faster Way To Listen To Terrestrial Radio On Your iPhone

 On-demand music streaming services like Beats and Spotify continue to grow, but terrestrial radio also remains a popular way to listen to music on mobile via top-ranked apps like iHeartRadio (#8 in free Music apps on iTunes) and TuneIn Radio (#13). Now, newcomer SwipeRadio has launched its own minimalistic take on radio apps with a music app that lets users quickly access their favorite… Read More