A Roundup: Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, 1918-2013
There's so much being said in the wake of this great man's passing. Here's one curated list.
UPCOMING: The #NewBlackImagination At The Brooklyn Museum–12/7
Need some examples of the #NewBlackImagination? Then @BrooklynMuseum on Saturday's the place to be!
Networks, Not Individuals
It's no longer about aggregating individuals. We all need to get with the new program.
Kimye, Meet Seth and James
We shouldn't be surprised that a Kanye video with 5MM+ views spawns a parody.
Goldieblox’s Brilliant Timing
Goldieblox comes at a great moment in our culture
PSFK’s 2014 Future of Retail Report
Our friends at trend consultancy @PSFK recently released their fourth annual report on the future of the modern shopping experience.
Jean-Claude Van Damme Splits For Volvo
Dope. Wonder what the pitch meeting was like?
Katy Perry And The Death Of A Certain Kind of Album
Does Katy Perry's weak album sales show a shift away from 4-quadrant pop?
Q&A: Phil McKenzie on Influencer Culture
@farflungphil talks @influencercon and, more importantly, influencer culture. Read on.
#Quote: “You’ve got to move out of your own comfort zone”
"By focusing only on what you know, what you are comfortable with. . .you ignore customer requirements, constantly doubling down on existing strengths."
How Useful Is “Culture” To Brands?
Thinking out loud for 1:40.
#Quote: “Branding doesn’t start with the logo.”
Your brand is who you are, not how you look.