Consulting firms may be eyeing advertising groups like Omnicom and IPG for acquisition, driven by industry shifts and expanding client needs. via The Drum

Tim O'Reilly discusses AI and capitalism in this interview with WIRED about his new book, *WTF: What’s the Future and Why It’s Up to Us*. via WIRED

The Drum shares Joe Parrish's advice for brands on running effective pitches, advocating for fairness and transparency in the process. via The Drum

Temple University researchers suggest that social media marketing, if overdone, may hurt brands in the long run, even with a short-term sales bump. via Campaign US.

A trip to Portugal inspired a new, low-effort dinner tradition of bread, cheese, meat, and wine. via The Kitchn.

Bon Appétit shares their top tips for making the best meatball recipe, including using soaked bread, 80% lean ground beef, and searing before adding them to the sauce. via Bon Appétit.

According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, the longest streak without a mass shooting in the US in 2017 was only 5 days. The article discusses different definitions of mass shootings and references the October 1, 2017 Las Vegas shooting as the worst in modern history. via FlowingData