

🧴 “Lather me in CeraVe” — Neutrogena’s skincare mistake. The NYT’s Wordle milestone. FTX’s perfect bankruptcy.
4 snips May 9, 2024
Neutrogena loses top spot to CeraVe in skincare. NYT hits milestone with gaming & cooking subs. FTX announces perfect bankruptcy. NYC has most millionaires worldwide.
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NYC’s Millionaire Density
- In NYC, 1 out of 24 people is a millionaire, meaning about 3 millionaires live on each city block.
- On a subway car or restaurant, you likely encounter multiple millionaires without realizing it.
How CeraVe Overtook Neutrogena
- Neutrogena lost its top skincare spot by pulling back on advertising, R&D, and sales efforts at the wrong time.
- CeraVe aggressively filled that void, including timely marketing on TikTok starting in 2020.
Don't Leave Voids for Competitors
- In business, if you retreat or reduce efforts, competitors will quickly fill the void you leave.
- Continuously invest in sales, marketing, and product development to maintain market leadership.