[Al1]

PBS did a recent piece about the industry. I was really surprised by how even-handed they were in their assessment of alternative finance. Nice job.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/small...rs-banks-bail/

Also, they do an interview with Noah Breslow. I think it's more evidence that Mr. Breslow will be the face of alternative finance for the foreseeable future.

[Chambo]

Breslow is doing everything possible to get his name and brand out there to Main St America.....thus wiping out any need for ISO's and brokers

[Chambo]

"Average customer of On Deck has been in business for 10 years".....

How can they get away with such nonsense? ON DECK hasn't even been around 10 years!

[Sean Cash]

Breslow is doing everything possible to get his name and brand out there to Main St America.....thus wiping out any need for ISO's and brokers

Well it's either that or become one of 18,309,845,123 companies in this industry constantly complaining about how there's no good leads.

You want leads? Make leads.

[funding pro]

Kudos to their PR team. Whether in house or outsourced (most likely), they are extremely effective at getting good PR.

[skideeppow]

That is a great piece.

[GRP Funding]

"Average customer of On Deck has been in business for 10 years".....

How can they get away with such nonsense? ON DECK hasn't even been around 10 years!

I think he meant their average merchant has been open for 10 years. Not with On Deck for 10 years.

[Chambo]

I know exactly what they meant. But AVERAGE?! C'mon Son!

[MCAVeteran]

They understand how important publicity is right now for them. There is fierce competition and they are trying to utilize PR specialists to boost their brand. They are establishing a relationship with target audience and media and creating a positive public image while earning public trust. Politics basically