Lateral with Tom Scott
89: Smashing products
Jun 21, 2024
Simon Clark, Alec Steele, and Rowan Ellis discuss red resources, radioactive readings, and unconventional marketing strategies. Topics include high altitude training, Minecraft pig design errors, and historical incidents like the USS Los Angeles flip.
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Quick takeaways
- Mint Mobile implements a reverse auctioneer to combat inflation and offer competitive rates for unlimited wireless services.
- Marie Curie's former laboratory in France remains contaminated with nuclear waste, emphasizing her high radioactivity research legacy.
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Pricing Strategy Pivot Due to Inflation
To counter the rising prices amidst inflation, the podcast discusses Mint Mobile's decision to lower their prices by introducing a reverse auctioneer. This strategic move aims to offer competitive rates for Mint Mobile's unlimited premium wireless services.
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