Chicago-area startups piggybacking on social media for new product concepts — chicagotribune.com

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clever tweet or a brilliant phrase on Facebook could earn you money and spice up your T- shirt wardrobe, thanks to Coin That Phrase, a startup that helps creators document slogans on custom merchandise.

The company is one of many Chicago-area businesses piggybacking on social media for new product concepts.

“I had this idea five years ago, but the missing piece was the social networking component,” said Noel Burkman, founder and chief executive of Coin That Phrase in Wilmette. “Once that came into play, it made sense.”

Chicago-area startups piggybacking on social media for new product concepts — chicagotribune.com

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