The Best One Yet 🟠“Penny RIP” — End of the Penny. Dunkin’s diss track. T-Mobile’s dead-zone killer.
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Feb 11, 2025 Dive into the quirky decision to end the U.S. penny, deemed too costly for its value! Discover Dunkin's cheeky diss track aimed at Starbucks during the Super Bowl. Learn how SpaceX and T-Mobile are teaming up to tackle dead zones in cell service. Uncover Ben & Jerry's fascinating origin story and their iconic Phish Food flavor. Plus, explore the rise of corporate diss tracks and the art of playful rivalry in advertising!
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Super Bowl Diss Tracks
- Dunkin' dissed Starbucks, Jeep dissed Ford, and Hims & Hers dissed the US healthcare system in their Super Bowl ads.
- These diss tracks were a surprising theme, with Dunkin' comparing Starbucks to garbage disposal contents.
Diss Track Playbook
- Avoid low blows, don't attack smaller competitors, and use humor.
- These are the keys to successfully dissing rivals in corporate America.
Penny Economics
- Each penny costs 3.7 cents to produce, resulting in an $86 million annual loss.
- Most pennies get lost, requiring constant replacement, and the rising zinc price worsens the cost.