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What is SOC 1 compliance?
Defined by the AICPA as the first part of the Service Organization Control series, SOC 1 addresses internal controls around financial reporting.
Navigating enterprise procurement with compliance expertise
If you've ever sold into an enterprise business, you know the pain of the procurement process.
How much does ISO 27001 certification cost?
While it can be difficult to pin down a definitive cost for any compliance certification, ISO 27001 is particularly variable. Our experts recommend starting your compliance journey early, so your company can avoid the accrued costs associated with pushing off ISO 27001.
The Beginner’s Guide to Direct-to-Consumer Marketing
In college, my roommate had her mattress mailed to our apartment—which sounded weird, because how was that going to fit in a mail truck—and it showed up in a box. A full-size mattress was folded up and squeezed into a box and dropped off on our porch. Direct-to-consumer businesses are changing the game. For instance, if you were only able to buy a mattress at Sleepy’s or Mattress Giant before, going direct-to-consumer means that you can now pick out your perfect mattress directly from the manufacturer…and it will show up on your porch in box.
6 Simple Steps to Make Engaging YouTube Pre-Roll Ads
If you’re reading this, you don’t need to be convinced that video content gets stellar engagement. As streaming services keep pumping out original content almost constantly, consumers keep cutting the cord—and YouTube has become more popular than any broadcast TV network. People would rather watch content on YouTube than on cable TV. That’s pretty crazy—and great news for brands, especially if you’re already advertising on Google. This is the perfect spot to get in front of the right people.
Netflix & Hulu Alternatives: 15 Niche Streaming Services To Know
There are some shows that *almost* everyone loves, like Game of Thrones. But the great thing about the internet is that there are *almost* infinite options to finding something new to watch.
How big is the internet?
If you even begin to think about how big the internet is, your brain might start to hurt. And how do you even measure the size of the internet? We’re going to talk in byte-sizes, which is a unit of digital memory. (It isn’t exact, but think of each letter of every word on this page as being comprised of one byte.)
What Are Those Sneaky Cable Fees?
We’ve all been subjected to the bundling and promotional sticker prices of cable, only to be surprised by your bill at the end of the month. And maybe you called to complain, because what does the sticker price include when you’re paying double what you thought you would?? Some of those cable fees can be pretty difficult to decipher. So we figured it out for you. Turns out, it still doesn’t make sense. Here are the most common fees tacked onto a cable internet bill.
Beginner’s Guide to Cutting the Cable Cord
So, you’ve decided to step into the future, fly free and cut the cord. We’re so excited for you! Your life is about to level-up. Luckily, video streaming options keep growing. This is where we can help. Our Cord Cutter’s Guide will help you figure out exactly which devices and services you need for what you want to watch now. And we know you’ll never yearn for the days of cable-past.
Writing by Mary 