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Weekly Marketing News: TGIF

By Amanda Dzwill · Oct 18, '13

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It seems as though everyone has had a crazy, hectic week so let's finish it out strong with a round up of some of the most fascinating, entertaining and innovative pieces of marketing news. 

A New Way to Pay Back Your Friends 

The payment system square introduced Square Cash this Tuesday. The app allows you to send and receive cash from friends, aquaintances, stranges (who knows..) using your email. Splitting the check has never been easier.

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Yes, That Touch Screen Touched Back 

You know those big touch screens you see in malls and restuarants? Researchers at Bristol University in England redesigned them to give users physical feedback before they even touch the screen. The devices emit ultrasonic vibrations from multiple points in real time, giving customers a feeling of "buzzing" or physical feedback like keys on a keyboard clacking.

Volvo is Running (Riding?) with the Bulls

We've seen the hamster drive the truck and the President stand on suspended over the river. What's next? A bright red truck being chased by a dozen bulls through the city of Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain. 

The One Handed Zipper 

How many times have you struggled with that pesky zipper on your jacket? Or worse yet, gotten stuck in your jacket because that pesky zipper broke? Have no fear, the Magzip is here! Under Armoud recently introduced a zipper invented by Scott Peters which is made of hooks and magnets to make your job easier! The zipper will begin being applied to Under Armour apparel in November. 

Benjamin Moore Loves Halloween 

Benjamin Moore says their paint is "scarily effective". How did they prove that? By stagging a haunted house and scaring the brushed out of some contractor's hands...

Have a safe and relaxing weekend everyone!

 

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