Fast Company published an article critiquing a new Diet Coke ad, calling it "shockingly boring" despite being directed by Paul Feig and starring Gillian Jacobs. via Fast Company.

Febreze's Super Bowl ad features a man who doesn't produce bodily odors, making a humorous case for why everyone else needs Febreze. via The Drum.

Leveraging familiar brand elements with a fresh approach is one way marketers can effectively reach Millennial moms. via The Drum.

Author and speaker Todd Henry joins Mitch Joel to discuss his latest book, "Herding Tigers," which tackles how to lead creative teams effectively. Listen to the full conversation at [link provided in context].

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The Kitchn recommends a fish-shaped stainless steel soap from Kikkerland that removes onion, garlic, and fish smells from hands. via The Kitchn

Learn about the invention of the bendy straw by Joseph Friedman in 1937. via kottke.org.

Learn how to sharpen knives and what tools you'll need from Alex at French Guy Cooking, plus a comment discussing the nuances of different knives and sharpening techniques. via Make:

PUNCH gathered recipes from 17 bartenders across the country and conducted a blind taste test to determine the best Old-Fashioned recipe. via PUNCH.

Budweiser's Super Bowl commercial for Super Bowl LII highlighted their emergency water program and announced the addition of their Fort Collins brewery to the program. via BeerPulse

Budweiser created a new symbol to represent beers brewed with 100% renewable energy and is encouraging other companies to adopt it as well.

Greg Pak, comic book writer known for "Planet Hulk," shares his 10-step process for writing comics, which emphasizes outlining, tackling easier scenes first, and multiple revisions. via kottke.org

Robinhood Crypto is launching in February and will allow users to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum without commissions - you can sign up now to monitor market data and set alerts for 16 major cryptocurrencies. via Fast Company