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This article from Mark Schaefer got us thinking. He talks about the “Parasite Economy” in which big companies like Google, Facebook, and Spotify don’t create anything, but make gobs of money from people who do. And then he discusses why this can be a good thing for creators. In this time of divisiveness, it’s nice to see someone considering both sides.
We love it when companies spice up their 404-error pages. This brilliant one from the Financial Times is clever, funny, and 100% on brand. Hat tip to Ann Handley.
We’re going gaga for the Guggenheim’s expanded visual identity. The logo mark, freeform iterations, and directional icons add even more interest to this iconic brand’s presence in the world.
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