• Ron Johnson, who helped create the Apple retail juggernaut from scratch, is now set to transform JC Penney, with a newly launched campaign that demonstrates the many things he learned while at Apple.

• And of course the brand experts have something to say about JC Penney's logo update to go with the new campaign.

• Surprising no one Forrester reports that 20% of global info workers use Apple products for their work.

• Some of us enjoy food, okay, you can go ahead and call us foodies. We are really excited to be working with the James Beard Foundation on a great 25th Anniversary project (more on that soon). 25 years of American culinary excellence. Take a look at this timeline for the amazing highlights. And next time you are watching Top Chef pay attention to how many of the judges are JBF Award Winners.

• If you are a geek, a designer, a developer or an entrepreneur (and who isn't) you should check out the 5 by 5 network of podcasts. They have really smart programing covering everything from project management, to app development, data analysis and pop culture.

 

A mid-week treat of assorted links.