Matt Alldian

Instagram may be launching a new private messaging feature before the end of the year, according to sources speaking with GigaOm and TechCrunch. via Mashable

Learn how to enhance your LinkedIn profile by showcasing work samples using the platform’s professional portfolio feature. via @SocialMediaExm

Adverblog shares two infographics from iStock highlighting design trends for 2014, including Pantone's Color of the Year.

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Unruly Media's list of YouTube's 10 most shared ads for November included story-driven content like Jean-Claude Van Damme's truck split and John Lewis' "The Bear & The Hare." via Mashable

Video ad sharing has increased nearly 50 times over the past eight years, according to a new infographic from Unruly. via Search Engine Watch

For two decades, the launch code for U.S. Minuteman nuclear missiles was set to 00000000, as discovered by a computer science professor from a paper by a former Air Force officer. via Mashable

This December 2013 article highlights 8 brands effectively using Snapchat for marketing, exploring how the app's ephemeral nature can be a strength. via Mashable

Effortless Gent's holiday gift guide features men's style essentials, tech gadgets, and unique finds, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from brands like Huckberry, Everlane, Bonobos, and more. via Effortless Gent

This article has some great post-Christmas sale picks from menswear brands like Brooks Brothers, Mr. Porter, and Ralph Lauren. via Put This On

This article has some great post-Christmas sale picks from menswear brands like Brooks Brothers, Mr. Porter, and Ralph Lauren. via Put This On

_Valet._ shares a list of sales & deals worth checking out across menswear, shoes, and home goods.

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_Valet._ shares a list of sales & deals worth checking out across menswear, shoes, and home goods.

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