"They're proving that 140 characters can build an instant mass market, " he says.

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The quest for an instant market base on which to build motivates buyouts of consumer banking businesses like Chase's credit-card operation in Singapore.

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MessageVine develops own-brand instant messaging services for mobile phone operators that enable them to build a community of desktop and mobile messaging users, according to the company's Vice President of International Operations, Amit Rahav.

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Saints took instant advantage as Sheridan lashed the ball home from close range following gritty build-up play from Deuchar.

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The choice for a new contributor was simple: Set up your own blog, and patiently hope you can build audience over a period of years, or join the club and get instant exposure.

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