It could just be me but when I was younger December seemed to last forever. Not so much anymore. We're cranking hard on pre-holiday deadlines here and the first half of the month feels scarcely longer than a blink. So it goes.

That doesn't mean, however, that we don't have things to share. To that end, here's the latest Roundup. Enjoy.

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How Budweiser Ditched The Clydesdales And Made An Ad No One Ever Forgot

That headline might be a slight exaggeration. I'm sure some of you don't remember the iconic Budweiser ad with the frogs (refresh your memory here). Whether you remember it or not, though, it's a great case study in the value of creativity and the importance of taking some risks. 

New Football Logos

Designer Matt McInerney reimagines the world of NFL logos through his own filters. Some pretty cool stuff in there.

The Social Media Marketing Honeymoon Is Over

We've said it before, we'll say it again: social media is a tool. A tactic, not a strategy. A presence on social media doesn't accomplish anything in and of itself. This article provides some data-based context to help drive the point home. 

Hello Sailor! The Nautical Roots of Popular Tattoos

Fascinating and decently-illustrated look at the history of tattooing with a focus on the development and prevalence of nautical designs. In a word: cool.

Emailology – The Science of Looking Good in the Inbox

Awesome resource for email design and development. In a word: useful.

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That's all for now. Have a link you want us to share? Drop us a line. Talk to you soon.

Neal