2013

Learn social media marketing with this comprehensive guide that includes 39 resources for beginners and a 10-step crash course. via The source of this content is the HubSpot Marketing Blog.

Land Rover's website is now using personalized video ads featuring specific SUVs and local dealerships based on past clicks. Early results show a 50% increase in brand awareness and a 53% jump in purchase intent.

via The source of this content is Adweek.

PSFK IQ Dashboard includes AI-powered, predictive trend analysis with supporting data and tools for marketers, innovators, and retailers. via PSFK

This beginner's guide covers everything you need to know about using Vine, including setting up an account, finding users to follow, and filming videos within the app.

via Mashable

Giorgio Moroder remixes his own "Tony's Theme" from the 1983 film *Scarface* for the film's 30th anniversary.

via Consequence

Create Pilates, a website designed with big background images and a clean aesthetic, was Awwwards Site of the Day on December 11, 2013. via The source of this content is Awwwards.

Aspiring entrepreneurs should ask themselves seven key questions — covering self-management, market need, competition, finances, and handling rejection — before starting a business. via Mashable

Burial surprised fans with an early digital release of their new EP, which you can stream now, ahead of a physical release on December 16th. via WeAllWantSomeone.org.

New research finds that 83% of IT workers surveyed admitted to using unapproved tech at work, often to bypass company regulations they believe hinder their work. via The source of this content is Mashable.

XKCD comic #1302 "Year in Review" is a comic about how uneventful year-end reviews can be.

Kottke.org shares a link to Adrian Hon's book, "A History of the Future in 100 Objects," which examines the future from the perspective of someone writing in 2082. The book uses 100 objects to explore themes of human connection, technological advancements, political shifts, and the changing nature of work.

Maison Martin Margiela's pre-SS14 menswear collection revisits the brand's roots with deconstructed pieces, elongated silhouettes, and exposed zippers.