It was a big week for me, y’all. We debuted Ask Andy, and The V Foundation thanked us for my Benchmark 5 post inspired by the Jimmy V speech, and shared it on their social networks. Before my head swells any more, I present you this edition of the Weekly Wrap…and sort of compare myself to the Beatles (quick, someone take me down a peg).

Flipboard: A Progressive Digital Magazine App

Also something you do cannonballs off of? Perhaps. For now, read about the other Flipboard: A Progressive Digital Magazine App.

After 8 Years of Burying News Stories, Digg Buries Itself

It’s really deep. Get it?! See how After 8 Years of Burying News Stories, Digg Buries Itself.

Signatures Go Social: 2012 Email Signature Trends

News of Deron Williams inking his new zillion dollar contract via iPad was all over the web last week, making signatures all the hype. Now, Signatures Go Social: 2012 Email Signature Trends.

Ask Andy Episode #1: Where Does Email Fit in My Marketing Plan?

Sometimes I’m in awe of the things that I get to call work here at Benchmark Email. Writing and recording voiceover for a cartoon version of myself is certainly one of those times. Don’t miss my debut as Ask Andy: How Does Email Fit in the Overall Marketing Landscape?

Visual Portfolio Trends Reinforce Marketing as Design

Oftentimes, pictures are most successful on social media sites. Knowing that, it’s important to consider how Visual Portfolio Trends Reinforce Marketing as Design.

Twitter Tiff: Taco Bell Takes on Old Spice

No…not a new flavor added to their mystery meat. Read about the Twitter Tiff: Taco Bell Takes on Old Spice.

EasyJot Highlights Sharp Rise in Digital Life Trend

Now you don’t even need a smart phone to live a digital life! See how EasyJot Highlights Sharp Rise in Digital Life Trend.

Yahoo Leaves 450,000 Passwords Unencrypted & Gets Hacked

Congratulations, new Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer. You’ve inherited a brand new mess, on top of the other ones that were already there. That’s right, Yahoo Leaves 450,000 Passwords Unencrypted & Gets Hacked.

New Benchmark Email Feature: Flickr Image Integration

As a longtime photography aficionado and Flickr user, I couldn’t be more excited about the New Benchmark Email Feature: Flickr Image Integration.

Benchmark 5: Things I Learned from Playing Videogames

Consider this post my “Her Majesty” to last week’s “Abbey Road Medley” of the Jimmy V inspired Benchmark 5. The light hearted note to follow up much more serious matters. Don’t miss this week’s Benchmark 5: Things I Learned from Playing Videogames.