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FAO Schwarz is closing its flagship store in July due rising rent prices, but Toys "R" Us will open a new Manhattan location late next year.

via Quartz

Avon's stock prices jumped nearly 20% after a (potentially fake) company made a bid to buy them out, causing other makeup companies' stocks to also briefly spike. via The Business of Fashion.

This Digiday article examines 5 branding lessons from Instagram influencer The Fat Jew, a.k.a. Josh Ostrovsky. via Digiday.

This article shares three key tips for liberal arts majors seeking jobs in the tech industry. via The Next Web.

Research suggests Pinterest is poised to become a major player in the online shopping world, with its user base rapidly growing and its focus on visual content driving sales. via Social Media Examiner

Small to mid-size agencies are struggling to keep up in the programmatic advertising world due to limited resources and access to talent. via The source of this content is Digiday.

Test your programmatic advertising IQ with a quiz from Digiday, then attend their conference to learn more about this growing sector. via digiday.

James McQuivey argues that digital disruption has evolved, allowing for widespread innovation due to lower costs and faster idea dissemination – watch how this is already happening. via The Next Web (TNW).

Tim Armstrong's history with online advertising goes back to his time at Google, eventually leading him to AOL and highlighting the impact of internet companies on traditional media. via Quartz

Valet Magazine's article "Network in Person" offers five tips for effective in-person networking, even in our digital age.

via Valet

Uber, the most valuable startup, seeks an additional $2 billion in funding despite challenges, leading some to question if the biggest threat is Uber itself. via Quartz.

Christine Porath, a professor and workplace culture consultant, explores the benefits of civility in leadership in this article. via Harvard Business Review.