Cameos as Propaganda? & Tech Startups Are Out of Money
Dec 8, 2023
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Discussion topics include the impact of the 10-year yield on stocks, controversy surrounding the app Cameo as propaganda, funding disparity in the tech industry, valuation comparison between Boeing and SpaceX, a tobacco company's ambition for non-combustable products, French's love for American fast food, and the selection process of Pantone's Color of the Year.
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American fast food brands, like Krispy Kreme, have seen success in France due to the appeal of quick food on the go and the cultural impact of American brands.
The decline in cigarette consumption, driven by health awareness and stricter regulations, poses a significant challenge for the tobacco industry.
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Parisians Excited as Krispy Kreme Opens in France
Krispy Kreme, the American donut chain, opened its first store in France, attracting a line of 500 eager customers on opening day. Despite the French reputation for snobbishness about food, American fast food brands like McDonald's and Burger King have found great success in the country. The appeal of American fast food is based on the desire for quick food on the go, a trend that has been growing in France. Additionally, the cultural impact of American brands, seen in Hollywood films and social media, has made them popular among the French. Donuts, in particular, are a novelty in France, known for croissants and pain au chocolat.
British American Tobacco Suffers Value Write-Down
British American Tobacco (BAT) announced a $31.5 billion write-down in the value of its cigarette brands, including Camel, Paul Mall, and Newport. The decline in value comes as people smoke less due to increased awareness of health risks and stricter regulations. The tobacco industry has faced significant pressure in recent years. Despite efforts by BAT to diversify its revenue streams and focus on non-combustables like vapes, the decline of cigarettes has been significant. This shift in consumer behavior is a concerning trend for the tobacco industry.
Pantone Selects Peach Fuzz as Color of the Year for 2024
The Pantone Color Institute has chosen 'Peach Fuzz,' a light fruity orange color, as the color of the year for 2024. Pantone selects the color based on fashion and interior design trends, as well as psychological factors. Peach Fuzz represents calmness and serenity, aiming to provide a gentle and peaceful vibe. Pantone's color selection for 2024 reflects a desire for more relaxed and neutral tones after the bold and vibrant colors of previous years. Pantone's color predictions often influence design and marketing trends in various industries.
Episode 209: Neal and Toby preview what to expect from today's jobs report. Plus, Russia was using celebrity cameos as propaganda and are tech startups really running out of money? The guys share their stock and dog of the week and Krispy Kreme is heading to Paris. And finally, why Pantone says "Peach Fuzz" is the color of the year for 2024.