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CHICAGO, March 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snap36, the market leader for rich and interactive 360-degree/3D product experiences, and 1WorldSync™, the leading provider of product content solutions, today announced a strategic partnership…
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CHICAGO, March 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snap36, the market leader for rich and interactive 360-degree/3D product experiences, and 1WorldSync™, the leading provider of product content solutions, today announced a strategic partnership…
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The 360-Degree Spin Imagery Experience on Amazon with Jeff Hunt
The future of Amazon imagery is heading in a direction that builds trust, credibility and purchase confidence and it is all thanks to 360-degree product content. Snap36 CEO, Jeff Hunt, joined the...
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