2019

Starting August 19th, Facebook is changing its ad format to shrink the maximum height of images and videos in mobile news feed ads to a 4:5 aspect ratio.

via @SocialMediaTday.

This article argues James Bond's evolution offers a lesson in brand adaptation. via Marketing Week.

Nieman Lab shared City Bureau's post discussing how journalism often focuses on "smarter living" for the affluent instead of essential information for low-income communities. The post suggests an "information pyramid" prioritizing vital needs like housing and food security. via @NiemanLab

Privacy concerns have been raised about FaceApp and its use of AI and user photos - MIT Technology Review explores these concerns and the larger issue of data privacy in the age of AI. via The source of this content is MIT Technology Review.

Ad Age claims that typical strategies used by non-luxury e-commerce startups can harm a luxury brand in the long term.

This Cool Tools Recomendo recommends an archive.org downloader, and also discusses a Reddit thread on under-appreciated scientific breakthroughs. via Cool Tools