2018

Thinking about joining a martech startup? This article explores the realities of startup life, including equity, workplace culture, and industry trends. via The Drum

This blog post lists recommended books about different countries and asks for reader suggestions. via Marginal REVOLUTION

Quartz is increasing its focus on short-run newsletters tied to major events, citing high open rates and positive reader engagement. via Digiday.

This Techmeme archive page from January 8, 2018, features top stories on Intel's new NUC and AMD partnership, Dogecoin's market cap reaching $1 billion, and investor concerns about iPhones and children's mental health. via Techmeme

Ben Lamm argues in this Adweek article that AI is transforming brand marketing, requiring brands to evolve to stay competitive.

This FiveThirtyEight article explores the science behind mindfulness and meditation, examining studies on mental health and brain structure. via FiveThirtyEight

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich sold $24 million in company stock after Google informed the company of a security vulnerability, but before the issue was publicly known.

via Business Insider.

PSFK's IQ Dashboard offers AI-powered trend analysis, research reports, and innovation case studies across various industries, along with expert insights and videos, to help businesses stay informed about creative business and consumer culture trends.

Top tech news stories as of January 4, 2018, 2:00 PM ET included information about the Meltdown and Spectre CPU vulnerabilities and the White House banning personal cell phones. via Techmeme

Find out former US President Barack Obama's favorite books of 2017. via kottke.org

This logic puzzle from Nautilus presents a scenario where two friends must use deduction and limited communication to determine the number of statues between them in order to escape. You can read the solution and a full explanation at https://nautil.us/the-logic-puzzle-you-can-only-solve-with-your-brightest-friend-236937/.

via Nautilus