Things I’ve Learned from Lately #131
“Things I’ve Learned from Lately” is a regular compilation of articles that have made me a smarter marketer. Hopefully, they’ll help you, too.
Instagram’s Shift - Recode looks at the journey of Instagram from successful business to nimble company responding to competitors, users and what’s driving people to share. It all started with “a change in philosophy internally of not being too precious about what got us here."
Get Them Early - Athletic shoe companies are in a tough business, part of which relies on endorsements from athletes. This piece looks at one aspect of finding the perfect endorsement—scouting kids.
Gaming To Peace - Gaming creates empathy. When gamers are placed in a scenario in which they need to make a decision they never would have had to otherwise, empathy and a deeper understanding of the world is created. That’s why the UN is looking at the potential for games to change the world for the better.
The Future of Film - Nick Bilton looks at the disruption facing the film industry. With theater attendance on the decline, Bilton looks at what movies might look like in the future.
Bet on the Bot - FiveThirtyEight documents another accomplishment in the realm of AI. A super computer was able to dominate a team of poker pros.