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Marketers at the Digiday Content Marketing Summit sound off on the challenges of content marketing in 2018, including the difficulties of social media and agency partnerships.

Online mattress company Casper plans to open 200 physical stores, a surprising move for a brand known for its direct-to-consumer approach. via The source of this content is Fast Company.

Hilton opened its first tri-branded hotel, which includes a Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, and Home2 Suites, at Chicago's McCormick Place. via Hotel News Resource.

This guide explores various types and examples of internet marketing, as well as strategies to attract customers and cultivate loyalty. via HubSpot

This Adweek article details how Apple went from selling products at Sears to creating its own retail spaces. via @Adweek

Social Buzz Award judges weigh in on the future of social media, highlighting platforms like Twitch, Pinterest, Instagram, and the rising use of chatbots and video.

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Mitch Joel interviews Marty Neumeier to discuss his thoughts on agile strategy for branding and his latest book, "Scramble." Neumeier draws upon his experience working with brands like Apple, Google, and Adobe.

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The Harmon Brothers, known for viral marketing campaigns like the Squatty Potty unicorn, launched an online program to teach how to create effective ads. via Adweek.

A recent Bloomberg article suggests career breaks and travel are a good idea, even for those worried about retirement savings. via Bloomberg.

Fast Company shares an interactive graphic visualizing board member connections between the top 50 companies in the S\&P 500, revealing that 78% are directly connected through one or more board members. Data analysis expert Erik Rood created the graphic using publicly available information.

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Some sellers trick Amazon to boost sales. via wsj.com

This article from AdWeek argues that traditional marketing briefs are outdated and advocates for stronger client and agency partnerships. via Adweek.