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by StevePerkins 2759 days ago
http://verve.co/our-products/

> VERVE EVENTS is the global market leader in word-of-mouth sales in the live entertainment industry. We use networks of advocates to sell products and experiences to their friends in exchange for rewards such as free tickets and backstage passes.

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> POLLEN is a community of influential young people who are passionate about sharing the best events. We handpick Members and, through our tools and support, make it easy for them to share their passion.

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This sounds like a hip, trendy veneer atop the concepts of affiliate sales, and offshore farms of fake review writers. I suspect that their landing page is vague by design.