2014

Home Depot ran a branded contest with Instructables to promote engagement with DIY projects and in-store workshops. via Digiday.

Facebook launched an app called Mentions that allows verified public figures to see what fans are saying about them in a dedicated feed. via Mashable.

A Harvard Business Review article discusses four common mistakes marketers make when trying to create viral content.

via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

Industry experts discuss why "app constellations" have largely failed to gain traction for major tech companies, despite potential benefits. via andrewchen.com

This data shows the layout and settings for Twitter user "2014," whose timeline has no entries. via Twitter

Arcade Fire performed covers of Jane's Addiction's "Been Caught Stealing" and Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" during their Los Angeles show. via Consequence.

Toronto's subway system features a distinctive geometric sans serif typeface introduced in 1954 that has become iconic to the city's transit design. via HiLobrow.

Immediate rewards or consequences tend to have a greater impact on shaping habits. via Seth's Blog

Leafly, a medical marijuana platform, will run a full-page ad in the New York Times following the newspaper's recent endorsement of marijuana legalization.

A job guide for those looking to escape the traditional 9-to-5 grind and explore flexible career options. via Mashable

This data shows the properties of a Twitter profile page for a user with the screen name "2014", including details like the page's layout and whether it has a timeline. via Twitter

Google's app launcher, with Google Now integration and large icons, is now available for all Android devices running 4.1 or newer.

via The Verge