READ MORE:* Korea creates obstacles for Pokemon hunters* Rookie's guide to Pokemon Go* 21 pro Pokemon Go tips* Pokemon Go: 5 things you didn't know* Why I despise Pokemon GoThat sort of instant effect is a potential threat for Groupon, LivingSocial, Foursquare and other relatively new companies which have revolutionised online marketing for small businesses in the last few years. The store's manager spent $10 to have a dozen Pokemon characters placed in the location, according to a report in the New York Post. Could Pokemon Go help bring foot traffic to small businesses? More than 70 dead after truck ploughs into crowd in Nice, France ... read more ... Read morePokemon Go could be next big marketing tool for retailers ANGELA MOONHave you been Pokemon hunting? Marketing experts said small businesses may increasingly turn to Pokemon Go - and redirect some of their marketing spend - as the mobile game racks up a bigger user base.

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