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This Adweek article details how Apple went from selling products at Sears to creating its own retail spaces. via @Adweek

Epic Games is releasing the Android version of Fortnite exclusively on fortnite.com instead of the Google Play store, requiring users to allow app installation from "Unknown Sources."

Social Buzz Award judges weigh in on the future of social media, highlighting platforms like Twitch, Pinterest, Instagram, and the rising use of chatbots and video.

via The Drum

Mitch Joel interviews Marty Neumeier to discuss his thoughts on agile strategy for branding and his latest book, "Scramble." Neumeier draws upon his experience working with brands like Apple, Google, and Adobe.

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Seth Godin's blog post suggests a logo's success is driven by the brand it embodies, not the other way around. via The source of this content is Seth's Blog.

Valet Magazine's article explores six ways sleep deprivation negatively impacts your health and appearance, including sleep's effect on skin, energy levels, sex drive, productivity, hair, and weight.

The Harmon Brothers, known for viral marketing campaigns like the Squatty Potty unicorn, launched an online program to teach how to create effective ads. via Adweek.

Someone thinks Apple ads have lost their edge, but not everyone agrees. via fastcompany.com

This article on spirit infusion describes using a high-speed blender to quickly infuse spirits with flavors from herbs and vegetables. via PUNCH

FiveThirtyEight's politics podcast discusses four theories about the relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russia.

via FiveThirtyEight.

A recent Bloomberg article suggests career breaks and travel are a good idea, even for those worried about retirement savings. via Bloomberg.

Fast Company shares an interactive graphic visualizing board member connections between the top 50 companies in the S\&P 500, revealing that 78% are directly connected through one or more board members. Data analysis expert Erik Rood created the graphic using publicly available information.

via Fast Company