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The U.S. created a secret Twitter-like service called "ZunZuneo" in Cuba from 2010-2012, aiming to build a young audience. via Mashable.

YouTube has released its first-ever monthly brand leaderboard, ranking GoPro as the top brand channel.

via Adweek

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Starwood Hotels generated $2 million in bookings from a $40,000 investment in targeted Facebook ads in Asia. via Adweek.

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Advertisers are exploring how smartwatches could be used for hypertargeted ads and notifications. via IPG Media Lab.

Kit Kat appears to have created an unofficial Lego set, with the pieces hidden inside the chocolate bars themselves. via The source of this content is Adweek.

Samsung expresses puzzlement as its Galaxy S5 smartphone launches early in South Korea, ahead of the planned April 11 global release date. via Mashable

Nate Silver fired back at Paul Krugman's criticisms of his new website, FiveThirtyEight, by analyzing the economist's blog posts and highlighting his negative tone.

Pinterest is preparing to introduce native ads that look like regular pins with a "Promoted Pin" disclaimer. via Digiday.

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Leaked photos of the Moto 360 smartwatch reveal replaceable backs, swappable bands, and a microphone port for calls and voice commands. via Mashable