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David Blecken
Aug 12, 2016

Japanese news apps prepare to take on the world

SmartNews and NewsPicks are two platforms with international growth firmly in their sights. We ask what it will take for them to succeed.

Japanese comic actor Tamori stars in SmartNews’ latest domestic branding campaign

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