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Outside the box - news from the digital, creative, innovation and consumer world

How to Intelligently Let Go in 3 Easy Steps

The key: Get out of the "it's just easier to do it myself" mindset.
How to Create an Instagram Content Plan for Your Business

Do you want to improve your organic Instagram content?
How to Talk to a Science Denier: A Reading List

Follow author Lee McIntyre into the deep as he explores how conspiracy theories are forged and how to connect with people who’ve been pulled under.
The Cursed History of the Sexy Green M&M

As I walk through life, I carry myself with the knowledge of several essential truths.
Why B2B Marketers Build on LinkedIn [Infographic]

Is LinkedIn part of your digital marketing strategy?
Why community could be the next big thing in marketing

In the first part of a two-part article we look at why even B2B marketers are talking about community.
How the 10-Second Rule Can Dramatically Change Your Conversations and Make You a Better Leader

Those 10 seconds can make all the difference.
Dead white man’s clothes

It’s the dirty secret behind the world’s fashion addiction.
Big cities in spotlight and interest in sustainable travel: Highlights of Expedia ‘travel recovery’ report

Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with hundreds of millions of travellers across the Expedia Group brand, today released its Q2 2021 Travel Recovery Trend Report.
How to Analyze Your YouTube Channel and Videos: A Step-by-Step Guide

Want to accurately analyze your YouTube content performance? Wondering which YouTube reports and analytics to look at?
When Will It Get Too Hot for the Body to Survive?

There is no shortage of ways to die, and everyone has to do it, but as climate change becomes the “new normal,” the list has grown in some disturbing ways.
Tobacco firm Philip Morris calls for ban on cigarettes within decade

CEO Jacek Olczak says product should be treated like petrol cars, which will be outlawed from 2030
“We’re Not Allowed to Hang Up”: The Harsh Reality of Working in Customer Service

In their own voices, seven customer service representatives reveal what it’s like being caught between abusive callers and demanding employers.
Resilience roles go mainstream, as cities seek more climate adaptation resources

'Chief resilience officer' was a novel title a decade ago but is now a fixture across many major city and county governments seeking to address the impacts of climate change and related adaptation challenges.
Clubhouse Moves Out of Invite-Only Beta, Now Open to All Users

It's been a long time coming, but finally, Clubhouse has announced that it's moving out of closed beta, with the app now open to everyone who wants to join a Club and tune into the latest audio chats.
11 Facebook Ads Ideas to Improve Your Results

Are your Facebook ads failing to deliver? Have you considered different types of ads on Facebook?
Pandemic is a turning point for sustainable travel, says new survey: 'We're at pivotal moment'

Booking.com's 2021 Sustainable Travel Report suggests more people are looking for eco-friendly tourism and accommodation options
4-Day Work Week Trials See 'Overwhelming Success' In Iceland, Study Finds

"Worker wellbeing dramatically increased across a range of indicators, from perceived stress and burnout to health and work-life balance."
Everything feels more expensive because it is

You’re not imagining it — many items are more expensive than they used to be. Some by a little, others by a lot.
Deloitte Australia dumps 9-5 grind, lets staff choose their own work hours

The Australian branch of financial services company Deloitte has introduced a radical policy that involves dumping the 9-5 work week for good.
Time Management Won’t Save You

Conventional time management often is ineffective in combating overload and reducing stress.
Stuck In A Rut? Sometimes Joy Takes A Little Practice

Back in the fall, Michelle Shiota noticed she wasn't feeling like herself.
6 reasons why digital business transformation is essential in 2021

Digital transformation trends affect and influence our day-to-day lives on a fundamental level.
What does it mean to travel sustainably in 2021?

As travel tentatively resumes, the frequently misappropriated and misunderstood concept of sustainability is due a timely reassessment.
Instagram Launches Live Test of Image and Video Uploads From the Desktop Version of the App

It's been in development for the last few months, and now,
The Return of FOMO

The pandemic forced us to simplify our lives and look inward. Now it’s time to have fun again. That should be easy, right?
Neuroscientists Have Discovered a Phenomenon That They Can’t Explain

“Scientists are meant to know what’s going on, but in this particular case, we are deeply confused.”
Words and Phrases to Avoid in a Difficult Conversation

When you’re in the middle of a difficult conversation, it’s common to focus solely on yourself: your ideas, your viewpoint, your feelings.
How to Make the Most of Time Off

Everybody needs a break. And whether your next one lasts a week or a weekend, there are steps you can take to maximize enjoyment and minimize the stress of returning to work.
How to think clearly

By learning to question and clarify your thoughts, you’ll improve your self-knowledge and become a better communicator