Online Retail Rakes in Nearly $10B & 3-Year Cruise Called Off Abruptly
Nov 27, 2023
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Online retailers raked in almost $10 billion on Black Friday, United Airlines potentially using customer data for targeted ads, US oil production is surging, college football's popularity is on the rise, advertisers leaving 'X' due to controversy, and the abrupt cancellation of a 3-year long cruise.
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Online retailers raked in almost $10 billion on Black Friday, indicating the continued significance of the day for holiday shopping.
United Airlines is considering using passenger data to serve personalized ads, demonstrating the trend of companies leveraging customer information for additional revenue.
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Record Black Friday Spending
Americans spent a record $9.8 billion online on Black Friday, a 7.5% increase from last year. Foot traffic at US retailers also rose 2.1%. This indicates that Black Friday is still a significant day for holiday shopping. Americans are taking advantage of deep discounts and savvy shopping to get the best deals.
United Airlines Considers Targeted In-Flight Ads
United Airlines is considering using passenger data to serve personalized ads during flights. This move aims to generate additional revenue by leveraging the wealth of customer information airlines have. However, there are concerns about privacy and the potential for ads to be too intrusive. Other companies like Uber and Marriott have also embraced advertising as a profitable business using customer data.
US Oil Production Hits Record High
The US is currently producing more crude oil than at any point in history, surpassing pre-COVID levels. This increase in production challenges the narrative that the Biden administration is hindering the oil industry. The US is the largest oil producer in the world, accounting for 21% of global production. This demonstrates the resilience and growth potential of the industry.
Disney's Recent Box Office Struggles
Disney's latest animated film, Wish, had a disappointing opening weekend, earning less than $20 million. This follows a trend of recent underperforming movies from the iconic company. It highlights a need for Disney to regain its creative magic and reconnect with audiences. The box office performance of Wish suggests that Disney is facing challenges in capturing the attention and excitement of viewers.
Episode 200: Neal and Toby go through the winners and losers of the holiday weekend. Online retailers raked in almost $10 billion on Black Friday and United Airlines might be using customer data to create targeted ads. Plus, why US oil production is on fire and college football hasn't been this popular in a long time. Why advertisers are leaving 'X' in droves and the story behind the 3-year long cruise that was abruptly cancelled two weeks before departure. Finally, a look at the week ahead.