It's hard to believe, but another week has passed! Episode 49 of Brave Ad World is out, and Kevin's back this time around.

It's supposed to be a slow time of year for news, but this week shows that definitely isn't the case.

The headlines we're discussing this week are: Facebook Settles with the FTC, Foursquare Introduces New Button Features, Spotify Introduces an App Platform, YouTube Receives a Massive Redesign and Twitter Takes Final Steps Toward Offering Self-Service Ad Platform.

The week’s news quick hits cover: Google+ Provides Guide for Politicians, Facebook IPO Date is Coming, Zynga Files for Its IPO, Cyber Monday Breaks Records, Google+ Brand Pages to Receive Multiple Admin Capabilities Soon, Google+ Hangouts Allow Phone Calls and Facebook Acquires Gowalla.

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Have a great week!