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MTV's 'Skins' Gets Its Group Text On With Fast Society

MTV’s comedy series “Skins” premiered Monday, and one of New York’s startups had a cameo role.

Fast Society, which offers free group text messaging and conference calls, partnered with MTV to promote the show.

“A new SKINS mobile app from Fast Society lets you get your group on and have all your friends talking at once. Read More

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