Matt Alldian
Starting August 19th, Facebook is changing its ad format to shrink the maximum height of images and videos in mobile news feed ads to a 4:5 aspect ratio.
via @SocialMediaTday.
This article argues James Bond's evolution offers a lesson in brand adaptation. via Marketing Week.
Nieman Lab shared City Bureau's post discussing how journalism often focuses on "smarter living" for the affluent instead of essential information for low-income communities. The post suggests an "information pyramid" prioritizing vital needs like housing and food security. via @NiemanLab
Privacy concerns have been raised about FaceApp and its use of AI and user photos - MIT Technology Review explores these concerns and the larger issue of data privacy in the age of AI. via The source of this content is MIT Technology Review.
Ad Age claims that typical strategies used by non-luxury e-commerce startups can harm a luxury brand in the long term.
via Ad AgeThis Cool Tools Recomendo recommends an archive.org downloader, and also discusses a Reddit thread on under-appreciated scientific breakthroughs. via Cool Tools
Bon Appetit has a recipe for a chilled noodle dish perfect for summer. via Bon Appétit
How-To Geek explains how to check for and remove the Zoom web server that could allow the app to be reinstalled without permission.
Adam Kleinberg argues in this article that direct-to-consumer brands' reliance on Facebook as a storefront limits their control over customer relationships.
via Ad Age
Brad Leone of Bon Appetit sat down with Imbibe Magazine to chat about his career, from exploding bottles of homemade Lambrusco to learning about the origins of fish sauce.
via Imbibe Magazine.Valet Magazine spotlights artist Andy Blank who creates and sells original, affordable artwork. via Valet.
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