7 of the year’s best books on tech

December 18, 2018 Good morning! Do you follow a business on Instagram? If so, you’re among the majority of users who choose to engage with brands by willingly following them on the platform. In fact, Instagram has proven so effective for building a following of loyal consumers that some entrepreneurs and small businesses now operate solely on the app, even selling products directly to fans through their Instagram direct messages. [Fast Company talked to the businesses who deal in DMs](, from freshly baked bread to mid-century furniture. It’s a glimpse of the rapidly evolving future of e-commerce, but its future is anything but certain. —[Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan]( [The future of shopping? DMing your baker]( [The future of shopping? DMing your baker]( These scrappy businesses only exist on Instagram–where you can order bread, furniture, and much more without ever leaving the platform. [7 of the year’s best books on tech]( [7 of the year’s best books on tech]( Looking for holiday gifts, or just a good read? Put these books on your list. [Social media predictions for 2019: a return to personal authenticity]( [Social media predictions for 2019: a return to personal authenticity]( The Hootsuite CEO cites six trends that will change how businesses use social media in the coming year. [Will brands without social purpose thrive?]( [Will brands without social purpose thrive?]( A new survey finds that two-thirds of consumers expect companies to create products and services that “take a stand” on issues that they also feel passionate about. [The hidden immigration battle that could keep 100,000 people out of work]( [The hidden immigration battle that could keep 100,000 people out of work]( If the Trump administration moves forward with a plan to revoke work authorization for H-4 visa holders, immigrants across the country—largely Indian women—could lose the ability to work. [This study abroad program is for professional designers, and it’s free]( [This study abroad program is for professional designers, and it’s free]( InVision introduces a cultural exchange program in which designers can travel to cities such as Sydney, Copenhagen, and Singapore without spending a dime. [Check yourself for these five common grammatical mistakes]( [Check yourself for these five common grammatical mistakes]( No matter your industry, you need to be able to sound like you know what you’re talking about. Mastering these tricky aspects of grammar should be your first step. [Are job platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Monster helpful?]( [Are job platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, or Monster helpful?]( Looking for work may be the worst job you’ll ever have. [Badass marketing star Bozoma Saint John is getting her own docu-series]( [Badass marketing star Bozoma Saint John is getting her own docu-series]( The business celeb who’s elevated the brands of PepsiCo, Apple, and Uber is now taking center stage with her own show on Starz . Share This Newsletter Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe [here!]( Like this email? Consider signing up for our other newsletters [here](. Too many emails? Update your subscription preferences [here](. No longer want to receive this newsletter? Unsubscribe [here](. Mansueto Ventures, 7 World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007-2195