2015

Econsultancy recaps a recent Behavioural Marketing Roundtable held in Melbourne, summarizing key takeaways from discussions on marketing automation, email marketing, and behavioral marketing trends.

New York City subway riders can give their employers "late-to-work" slips from the MTA if their commute is delayed, and over 129,000 requests were made in 2014 alone. via The source of this content is Quartz.

Published November 23, 2015, this article argues that marketing has entered its “uncanny valley” moment, where attempts to engage feel artificial and off-putting. via The source of this content is McKinsey & Company.

This article explores how the brain processes information during multitasking and its limitations. via Brain Blogger.

This post discusses the response of more than half of US governors to refuse Syrian refugees following the 2015 attacks in Syria, Beirut, and Paris. via kottke.org

In this Q&A, Barack Obama and Bill Simmons discuss leadership, Grantland, regret, and Obama's favorite conspiracy theories. via The source of this content is GQ.

Consumers trust social media messages more than traditional advertising, with user-generated content making up over 25% of brand name searches. Learn how to conduct a social media audit and understand the impact of "electronic word-of-mouth" on brand perception.

Break free from consumerism and find contentment by setting limits on possessions and finding joy in simple pleasures. via Zen Habits

Bon Appétit's party for Danny Bowien's new cookbook release was a rager with a Chinese food buffet, drinks, a performance by Bowien's band, and karaoke. via Bon Appétit

This recipe for Spinach and Chickpea Rice Pilaf is budget-friendly, flavorful, and can be made in a single pot. via Budget Bytes

People spend nearly half their time thinking about things other than what they're doing, which can have both positive and negative consequences for their well-being. via Nautilus.