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What big brands actually sell, Mcdonald’s Netherlands put up unbranded billboards that smell like french fries, Is the marketing industry recovering?, and The Instagram $1B acquisition revisited – how to think about m&a
April 23, 2024

In episode #2722, we discuss why big brands like Mcdonald’s and Nike sell experiences and feelings through storytelling, if the marketing industry is recovering, the challenges faced by ESPN due to cord-cutting, and the success of Instagram and YouTube as acquisitions.

 

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  • (00:00) Today’s topic: What big brands sell, Mcdonald’s Netherlands billboards that smell like french fries, & more
  • (01:15) What big brands actually sell
  • (02:52) Mcdonald’s Netherlands put up unbranded billboards that smell like french fries
  • (03:11) Is the marketing industry recovering?
  • (08:56) The Instagram $1B acquisition revisited – how to think about m&a
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