If this week has a theme, it might be “marketing as it applies to…” (Or is that every week?) ★
- Why golf legend Arnold Palmer can also be considered a trailblazer off the course and the original “king of sports marketing.” [Ad Age]
- Twitter’s changing (again) and incorporating some very Facebook-like features – such as new profile pages, pinned tweets, emoji – to attract and keep those users who may be less tech-entrenched. Plus, there may be more changes on the way… (#RIPhashtags?) [Adweek]
- Is your social media post featuring a public figure social communication or deceptive advertising? It’s the question being asked as Katherine Heigl sues drugstore chain Duane Reade over a recent tweet. See also: the aptly titled “4 Ways to Avoid Being Sued by a Celebrity Over a Tweet.” [Law Blog @ The Wall Street Journal, Adweek]
- Why we’re seeing more live music on television and which artists are most popular across demographics. [Adweek]
- Of note to comics fans: Amazon plans to acquire digital distributor comiXology. [ICv2]
- Check out this awesome retro Batman short by Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series and more), in honor of the character’s 75th anniversary. [DCEntertainmentTV on YouTube via Film School Rejects]