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In Langenegg, Austria, a local currency called Langenegger Talente reinvigorated local businesses.

Implemented in 2009, it emphasizes the importance of community spending.

Today, around €160,000 worth circulates, keeping €600,000 within the village.

It’s about more than just money; it’s about local spirit! #LocalBusiness #MonetaryInnovation

Tubefilter: TikTok wants to let U.S. creators hand out coupons for local businesses. “TikTok‘s next expansion of its U.S. business sounds a lot like Groupon. The app is reportedly hiring staffers in Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York to build out a ‘local services’ team that will work with small businesses and creators to facilitate promotional opportunities.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/23/tubefilter-tiktok-wants-to-let-u-s-creators-hand-out-coupons-for-local-businesses/

CBS News: Google finds 10,000 fake listings on Google Maps, sues alleged network of scammers. “Google says it uncovered thousands of illegitimate listings, including for fake businesses, on Google Maps and has announced a lawsuit against the alleged scammers behind the fraud. The lawsuit, announced Wednesday, claims a man working within a wider network, created and sold fake business profiles […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/20/cbs-news-google-finds-10000-fake-listings-on-google-maps-sues-alleged-network-of-scammers/

University of Arkansas: Study Finds Twitter Banter With Competitors Good for Product Launch. “The degree to which social media engagement translates into sales for businesses has been an open question. In many cases, it can be hard to measure. However, a new study established that engaging in a little banter with rival brands over X (formerly Twitter) helped drive in-store visits, […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/11/university-of-arkansas-study-finds-twitter-banter-with-competitors-good-for-product-launch/

Elle Canada: Introducing North Finder, the Ultimate Search Engine for Canadian Beauty Products. “Given the state of our current climate, the push for Canadians to support local businesses has felt more important than ever. On the beauty front, there are heaps of homegrown makeup, haircare, skincare and fragrance brands deserving of your dollars—and one homegrown beauty brand has unveiled a […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/10/elle-canada-introducing-north-finder-the-ultimate-search-engine-for-canadian-beauty-products/

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