Pivot

Google ad track changes, implosions for the entertainment industry and Square buys Tidal

Mar 5, 2021
A big shift in Google's ad model leaves browsers behind in favor of user privacy. Square's puzzling move to buy Tidal raises eyebrows and sparks curiosity. The entertainment landscape is crumbling, with Alamo Drafthouse filing for bankruptcy and the Golden Globes facing plummeting ratings. Listeners also hear from a young entrepreneur seeking tips on building a global career. It's a wild ride through the intertwining worlds of tech and entertainment, filled with surprises and candid discussions.
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ANECDOTE

St. Patrick's Day and Decisions

  • Scott Galloway jokingly links St. Patrick's Day revelry to questionable decision-making, like the anti-mask movement.
  • He suggests that refusing vaccination is a form of natural selection.
ANECDOTE

Dolly Parton's Vaccine Advocacy

  • Kara Swisher contrasts the anti-mask sentiment with Dolly Parton's vaccine advocacy.
  • Parton adapted her song "Jolene" to promote vaccination.
INSIGHT

Square's Acquisition of Tidal

  • Square's acquisition of Tidal, according to Scott Galloway, makes little sense strategically.
  • He believes it benefits Square more than Twitter, where the acquisition would have been more logical.
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