2013

Mashable explores how brands like Dinner Lab and Secret Cinema are ditching traditional advertising to create exclusive experiences and foster word-of-mouth marketing.

A new Google India ad tells the story of two childhood friends separated by the 1947 partition, using the search engine to piece together clues to reunite them. via Mashable

Snapchat reportedly turned down a $3 billion acquisition offer from Facebook, with Snapchat cofounder Evan Spiegel reportedly holding out for a better deal in 2014.

JPMorgan's attempt to control the message during a Twitter Q&A backfired spectacularly when users asked about the bank's business practices instead of career advice.

Google has launched temporary installations across the U.S. where people can try out Google hardware and experience interactive activities.

This data reveals properties and display settings of an empty Twitter timeline for a user named "style."

Looks like this particular page on new arrivals is a 404, but you can keep shopping the Japanese clothing and lifestyle brand.

Street style photography from New York City on November 16, 2013, by photographer George Elder. via Complex

Pinterest's new API lets brands embed their most popular pins directly onto their websites, showcasing trending content and allowing users to re-pin directly from the brand's page. via Mashable.

Chris Taylor from Mashable discusses Snapchat's then $4 billion valuation in comparison to Instagram's $1 billion sale the previous year. via Mashable

Twitter is running pre-roll ads from American Express before video clips from some Fox shows as part of its Amplify program that launched in May.

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Commentary and humorous takes on the fashion choices from the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, comparing some looks to pop culture references.

via Complex.