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Jan 8, 2026 Dive into the rising trend of Shirley Temple flavors and how nostalgia is reshaping beverage choices. Discover Trump's surprising plan to ban corporate home buying and its implications for landlords. Explore the call for an 'Operation Warp Speed' approach to solve housing shortages effectively. Finally, learn why Reddit's authenticity makes it a top stock pick for 2026, tapping into potential ad and licensing growth. Plus, enjoy a quick news roundup including a McRib lawsuit and a DoorDash deepfake scam!
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Brands Rushed To Bottle Shirley Temple
- Multiple brands, including Olipop, Poppy, 7-Up, and Gatorade, launched Shirley Temple products within months of each other.
- The hosts traced the trend back to pandemic-era home mixing and a surge in dry January posts driving demand.
New-Stalgia Powers Product Booms
- The Shirley Temple revival shows "new-stalgia": remixing retro concepts for today's Instagram era.
- Multiple large brands launched Shirley Temple variants simultaneously because visual, nostalgic drinks perform well on social.
Use Social Signals To De-Risk Launches
- Brands are increasingly using "S&D" (scrolling and development) to launch products people already show they want on social media.
- Do monitor social trends and bottle proven demand to reduce product launch risk.