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Belgium Pedal-powered table charges devices in meetings

on May 10, 2012 and filed under: Eco & Sustainability

WeWatt’s modular WeBike table uses the power of its users to generate electricity for devices such as laptops and cell phones during meetings, as well as providing gentle exercise.

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Belgium Music video only plays online when song receives airplay

on May 9, 2012 and filed under: Entertainment

Belgian band Absynthe Minded have promoted new single Space through their minisite mostexclusivevideoever.com, which broadcasted the video for the track only at the times it was being played on select radio stations.

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Belgium Photography studio sells what it shoots

on March 7, 2012 and filed under: Marketing & Advertising

Yoopia is a new photography studio that will shoot a client’s products for free, before selling those products on at discounted prices through its online store.

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Belgium Wise Words with Joris Bryon and Hannelore Dewaele

on February 29, 2012 and filed under: Wise Words

Husband and wife Joris Bryon and Hannelore Dewaele are the founders of Timbooktwo, a promotional video company that produces one video for a charity for every one they create for a business.

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Belgium Eco fashion store shares full breakdown of its supply chain and costs

on February 16, 2012 and filed under: Fashion & Beauty

Belgium-based Honest by ensures customers know the entire manufacturing history of all its products.

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Belgium Ad agency rewards interns’ hard work with nicer lodgings

on February 14, 2012 and filed under: Marketing & Advertising

Brussels ad agency Mortierbrigade motivates its visiting creative interns by upgrading their accommodations when they achieve good results, while poor efforts can land them in “the basement.”

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Belgium “Buy one, donate one” promotional videos

on February 1, 2012 and filed under: Non-profit, Social cause

For every video they make for a tourism company, Timbooktwo will produce another free for a charitable organization.

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Belgium Free mobile internet in exchange for participation in local offers

on January 3, 2012 and filed under: Telecom & Mobile

Belgian mobile operator Mobile Vikings recently launched VikingSpots, an experiment in which customers can earn free mobile internet service by participating in offers from local businesses.

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Belgium Mobile app wakes users earlier on days with wintry weather

on December 28, 2011 and filed under: Lifestyle & Leisure

Winter Wake-Up is a new mobile app which wakes users earlier than usual if there has been unexpected snow or icy conditions during the night.

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Belgium Curated network connects musicians & fans for small, in-home concerts

on November 24, 2011 and filed under: Entertainment

Slowbizz aims to bring together music fans willing to host small musical events in their homes with talented artists willing to perform in such settings.

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