Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly
Disappearing Acts: When Popular Brands Are Discontinued
Jan 6, 2024
Canada experiences the strange phenomenon of well-established brands disappearing, including Kleenex, Skippy Peanut Butter, and KFC's French fries. The podcast delves into the reasons behind these disappearances and explores the emotional connection consumers have with discontinued products. It also discusses the farewell tours of popular bands and the subsequent return to touring.
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- Well-established brands like Kleenex and Skippy Peanut Butter have discontinued their products in the Canadian market due to lack of profitability and declining sales.
- The departure of these popular brands opens up opportunities for competitor brands like Scotties and allows for a shift towards healthier options in the Canadian market.
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The Endless Cycle of Farewell Tours in the Music Industry
The podcast discusses how multiple bands and musicians have announced farewell tours but later returned to touring. Examples include Mötley Crüe, Nine Inch Nails, Kiss, Elton John, Ozzy Osbourne, and Frank Sinatra.
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