Things I’ve Learned from Lately #135
“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.
Change is Kind of Our Thing - Change is hard in any industry, which is why it’s no surprise that few companies do it. That’s not the case with Instagram. Fast Company breaks down how Instagram changed before anyone even asked it to.
Putting Off the Robot Uprising - Is it inevitable that the robots will take over? Not if you ask Elon Musk.
Gaming the System - Uber is leveraging social and data scientists to introduce game techniques and non-monetary rewards to incentivize drivers to exhibit specific behaviors, including working longer and at different times of day.
The Case for Kindness - This opinion piece from someone who works in undergraduate admissions at Dartmouth College looks at the value of just being a good person. On paper, we can all be the same. Being a good person sets one apart from the rest. Kindness still goes a long way.