It’s been an exciting week at Brilliant Ink Headquarters- we welcomed our summer intern Adrian, Liz shared our research at an SF IABC event, and we found out that we received an IABC Gold Quill award for our research!

Here’s a few bits of brilliance from around the web this week:

Why Marketers Choose Certain Colors- Interesting infographic on color choice. Our main brand color is preferred by men, makes you calm and less hungry!

The Secret to Successful Executive Emails? Brevity and Authenticity- We couldn’t agree more.

Feed Your Career Octopus: Tips for Finding (And Keeping) Awesome Mentors- Great article on the importance of having a mentor and how to find one.

Why Social Media Is the Front Line of Disaster Response- In disasters like the Oklahoma tornedos this week, social media has become a useful tool.

Employee Engagement: Every Leader’s Imperative- The message is clear: leaders have to do better at building employee buy-in and job satisfaction.

And because it’s Friday, a little fun- Lip Sync-Off with John Krasinski

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!