This article explores how brands can leverage psychology to improve their marketing techniques and resonate with consumers. via Adweek.

This article examines how direct-to-consumer brands are changing the marketing landscape by building direct relationships with customers and prioritizing digital engagement. via Adweek

Bon Appétit offers 97 recipes for big-batch cooking that are perfect for meal prepping. via Bon Appétit

This blog post examines the cinematic influences, like "A Room With a View" and "Maurice," on the film "Call Me By Your Name." via kottke.org

Eater Boston shared a piece about Dumpling Kitchen, a new restaurant in Somerville's Spring Hill neighborhood serving up soup dumplings and other Chinese-American dishes.

A behind-the-scenes video offers a look at the making of Spike Jonze's Apple HomePod ad "Welcome Home," starring FKA twigs. via Adweek.

Data breach users are asked to try again at a later time. via recode.net

Legal actions and reactions continue to develop in the wake of Facebook's data scandal, including Zuckerberg's response. via MIT Technology Review.

This recipe claims to make juicy and flavorful carnitas, whether you are using an Instant Pot or an oven.

Techmeme is highlighting Carole Cadwalladr's profile of Christopher Wylie, who is blowing the whistle on Cambridge Analytica's data harvesting practices. via Techmeme

The Drum website has a 404 error message for a page that is not found. via The Drum.

Cool Tools features reader-submitted reviews of tools and gadgets, including apps like Mobile Justice and Daily - Zen Planner. via Cool Tools