Friday Five Roundup: From Amazon's move into pharma to a dentist soccer coach

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CNBC

Amazon's Move Into Pharma Could be a Game Changer: same-day prescription delivery, orders via Alexa



Amazon’s interest in the prescription drug business as ripe for disruption takes a huge leap forward with the announcement that the e-commerce giant is buying online pharmacy PillPack.

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Quartz

AT&T May Have What It Needs to Challenge Google's Advertising Business


AT&T announced on June 25, it plans to buy ad-tech firm and Google competitor AppNexus, in a deal reportedly valued around $1.6 billion (paywall). The acquisition is meant to strengthen AT&T’s ad business and make its TV advertising more competitive against digital offerings.

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The New York Times

With a Coach Who Pulls Teeth to Relax, Iceland Becomes a Contender



Heimir Hallgrimsson is a laid-back leader and sometime dentist who sees success for Iceland's national team as a continuing journey unconnected to its 2018 World Cup finish.

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Business 2 Community

4 Reasons Your Ethical Business May Be Struggling With Digital Marketing Right Now


Even in the ethical and mindful sector, it is baffling to see brands still neglecting their digital marketing in 2018. Whether you have budget or not, no matter how busy you are, you need to connect with your customers online (and show you care!) – because that’s where most of them are. But if there is one thing even more important than launching digital marketing campaign, it’s checking their actual performance.

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CBC

Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back To The Dentist's Chair ...


Oral hygiene an indicator of socioeconomic status, then and now, says Montreal dentist.

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