Valet Magazine's Morning Report for May 10, 2017, features articles about the funniest people on earth, the biggest philanthropists, privacy as a commodity, and the bourbon boom. via Valet.
Anheuser-Busch is being accused of giving Massachusetts retailers almost $1 million in free equipment, which is against state law. via Brewbound
Album art for Radiohead's *OK Computer* was inspired by a location in Hartford, Connecticut. via Consequence
This article explores how tech companies grapple with governance issues as their influence grows, comparing their roles to priests, gurus, and nerd-kings. via Ribbonfarm.
This article explores how Razer built a cult brand by focusing on a niche audience, creating high-quality products, and engaging directly with its community. via The Drum.
Dole used an AI platform to run a digital campaign for their canned fruit in Asia, resulting in an 87% increase in sales compared to the previous year. via Digiday.
Five podcast episodes of "Build a Better Agency" offer tactical advice for agency leaders on topics ranging from content creation to thought leadership. via HubSpot Blog.
Companies like P&G are finding that hyper-targeted ads aren't always as effective as they thought, leading some advertisers to reconsider their digital strategies.
Nike's 'Breaking2' project, aiming to break the 2-hour marathon barrier, is generating significant marketing buzz for their new Zoom Vaporfly shoes. via The Drum
Whirlpool is acquiring recipe site Yummly to enhance its smart home appliances with personalized recipes and user data. via IPG Media Lab.
The Spoon podcast interviews Home:On's Richard Gunther about the Juicero story, Ring's acquisition of Zonoff, and more smart home news. via The Spoon.
Visually interesting design finds are curated in an ever-changing grid. via NOTCOT.ORG
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