FYI, we’re in simmer mode this week (unless something breaking happens, of course) and off on Jan. 2. We shall be back in full swing on Jan. 3. Hope you’re enjoying the holidays.
-Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley discusses check-ins. link
-The NBA’s top ballers sing us a tune in Goodby’s “Big Things are Coming” campaign that debuted ahead of the league’s Christmas Day opener (above). Welcome back, fellas. link
-A holiday sales slump has compelled Sears to close up to 120 stores. link
-Here’s some leftover holiday greetings from Toronto-based Crush. link
–The Office star John Krasinski will provide VO in Leo Burnett’s debut effort for Esurance. link