The Best One Yet

💔 “Princess not falling in love” — How Moana beat Frozen. The Ringtone’s resurgence. Aldi’s genius grocery.

Dec 3, 2024

The podcast explores the record-breaking success of Moana 2, revealing its strategy to overshadow Frozen. Aldi's rapid growth in the U.S. is discussed, showcasing its innovative business model inspired by Ikea. There’s also a delightful dive into the nostalgic resurgence of music ringtones, with Soulja Boy making headlines. Additionally, the intriguing backstory of the Polaroid camera invention is teased, promising unique insights into beloved products.

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Quick takeaways

Moana 2's record-breaking Thanksgiving box office shows the evolving dynamics of Disney's marketing and audience engagement over time.

Aldi's rapid growth in the grocery sector is fueled by a unique operational model inspired by Ikea, catering to budget-conscious consumers.

Deep dives

Moana 2 Breaks Box Office Records

Moana 2 achieved the highest grossing Thanksgiving weekend in movie history, earning $225 million in the U.S. alone. This marked a significant milestone, surpassing the previous record set by Frozen 2 in 2019. Interestingly, despite Moana 1's box office underperformance upon its initial release, it has since become the most streamed movie on Disney Plus, logging over a billion hours of viewing time. The contrast between the two films highlights how classic stories can gain popularity over time, emphasizing a shift in Disney's marketing strategies and audience preferences.

Intro

4min

Moana's Box Office Triumph and Streaming Success

4min

Breaking Norms: Moana's Success and Aldi's Rise

6min

The Comeback of Music Ringtones: A Nostalgic Resurgence

7min

Significant Legislative Changes and Record Travel on Giving Tuesday

4min

Celebrations and Engaging Learning Experiences

2min

Moana 2 set a Thanksgiving movie record… Here’s Moana’s 4-part strategy to melt Frozen.

Aldi is the fastest-growing grocery store in America… because of an Ikea philosophy.

Music ringtones for phones are making a comeback… and Soulja Boy made $20M on it.

📸 Plus, the Polaroid camera was invented by a 3-year-old (sort of)... and that untold origin story of Polaroid is the next episode of our new show The Best Idea Yet. Click here to listen: Wondery.fm/TheBestIdeaYetLinks

“The Best Idea Yet”: The untold origin stories of the products you’re obsessed with — From the McDonald’s Happy Meal to Birkenstock’s sandal to Nintendo’s Super Mario Brothers to Sriracha. New 45-minute episodes drop weekly.

Giving Tuesday: Here’s where we’re givin’...

Covenant House: https://www.covenanthouse.org/

Children’s Aid Society: https://www.childrensaidnyc.org/about

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