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For three days Eastern Market, a vibrant marketplace in downtown Detroit, was transformed into the epicenter of Tech Socialites. Hundreds of attendees including seasoned marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and digital creators. The marketing professionals frantically wrote notes in hopes to better understand the role of social in the new age of media. The venture Capitalists could be identified as the only attendees wearing either Dockers or suits. Digital creators swarmed around conference speakers to thank them for their work in their field. And entrepreneurs showed off their pride and joy.

Oracle Corporation (NASDAQ:ORCL) chief financial officer Jeff Epstein has stepped down from the company. Oracle co-president Safra Catz will fill in for Epstein, who previously reported to Catz directly. This is the second time that Catz will be acting as the CFO as she had that position between November 2005 and September 2008. “Safra already has the long-standing confidence of our employees, our board and our shareholders,” stated Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. “There is no more logical choice for CFO.” [AllThingsD]