Every Monday at 6am PST Sexy Digital News brings you 5 of the most useful stories I have read (out of probably 50 to a 100 each week) designed to help you get the most from digital marketing. From best business practices and technologies, to Social Media and Search techniques designed to improve your chances of marketing success.

This weeks installment brings you a wide selection; from ways to acquire new customers via social media, and the importance of SEO to social media marketers, and the dirty little secret to overnight success.

6 Habits of True Strategic Thinkers

inc.com – You’re the boss, but you still spend too much time on the day-to-day. Here’s how to become the strategic leader your company needs. 
 
 

The Dirty Little Secret Of Overnight Successes

fastcompany.com – Angry Birds, the incredibly popular game, was software maker Rovio’s 52nd attempt. They spent eight years and nearly went bankrupt before finally creating their massive hit. 
 

6 Ways to Acquire New Customers via Social Media

mashable.com – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are great for building your brand — but how do you find new customers? 
 
 

For Social Media Marketers, SEO Is Much More Popular Than PPC

searchengineland.com – Social media marketers are much more likely to also use SEO in their marketing efforts than PCC, according to a new survey out today. 
 

Six Ways to Prepare Your Brand for Social Media’s Visual Revolution

marketingprofs.com – Social Media – Considering the emergence of the social network Pinterest and Facebook’s Timeline, it’s clear that brands without a solid visual vocabulary will be left behind.