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Agency founder Pete Martin explains his reasons for leaving the agency world, citing a stagnant industry and desire for change in marketing. via The Drum

This comprehensive guide details the value of micro-influencer marketing and provides examples of brands who have found success using it. via HubSpot Blog

Digital nomad Tiffany Sun shares the six essential tools she uses to work remotely while traveling. You can read more about her experience and why she recommends these tools in her article on Fast Company. via Fast Company.

IKEA furniture will soon snap together without tools using a new type of wedge dowel, aiming to simplify assembly and reduce waste. via Dezeen Magazine

SodaStream's head of global digital marketing, Itai Bichler, discusses the company's activist brand strategy and how it leverages long-form videos and pop culture to promote engagement. via Digiday.

The marketing industry's obsession with innovation has diluted the meaning of the word, making it more difficult to foster genuine innovation within companies. via The Drum

Coca-Cola is experimenting with AI to generate advertising content like selecting music and writing scripts. via The Drum.

Google launched a $35/month live TV streaming service, and its CEO apologized after a dashcam video of him berating a driver over pay surfaced. via Techmeme

Coca-Cola is exploring the use of AI bots to create ads. via Adweek.

Fsoft-Proxy blocked access to an article about hiring remote employees on Fast Company, categorizing it as "Blogs/Wiki." via The source of this content is Fsoft-Proxy.

Security expert and former hacker Kevin Mitnick provides tips on how to improve your online privacy, including using encryption tools and masking your IP address. via WIRED

Investors are pressuring Unilever to break up the company and sell off some of its food brands following a rejected buyout from Kraft Heinz. via The Drum.