Twitter picks Google exec to run retail operations Twitter has hired J.J. Hirschle, formerly the head of media and entertainment advertising at Google, to run its retail advertising operations. The move is part of Twitter's efforts to build up its operations and find new revenue sources as it prepares for its initial public offering. Reuters (10/17), Bloomberg (10/17)  | How will you keep up with the changing face of condition management? Individuals' health risk status changes over time. Our book of business data shows that 35% of today's low-risk individuals will be moderate — or high-risk next year. So how can employers and health plans keep up? The new focus is on the person, not the disease. If you're ready to transform your approach to disease and condition management, download the free e-book today. |
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