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App Pays People to Stand In Line

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Aug 18, 2017
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Companies and individuals are turning to Surkus, an app that pays people to stand in line and actively engage in events. While “crowdcasting” may be a turnoff for Boomers and Xers who shudder at the thought of brands selling out, this tactic is a novel way to generate buzz—real or not.

—The Washington Post

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