

Media consolidations, Snapchat's TikTok competitor, and Joanna Coles on retail during the pandemic
Nov 24, 2020
Joanna Coles, a tech and media entrepreneur and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, shares her insights on the evolving retail landscape during the pandemic. She discusses how shopping habits have shifted dramatically, influenced by social media. The conversation also covers the media industry's ongoing consolidation, highlighted by BuzzFeed's acquisition of the Huffington Post, and examines Snapchat's new TikTok-like feature, Spotlight, aimed at attracting top creators. It's a thought-provoking look at commerce and content in today's digital age.
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Swisher's COVID Scare
- Kara Swisher's son drove home from college, prompting COVID-19 testing concerns.
- She quarantined him in the basement until results arrived.
Kids Living at Home
- More 18-30 year-olds live with parents than independently.
- COVID-19 accelerated the existing trend of young adults, especially men, returning home.
Book Launch Competition
- Scott Galloway's book launch coincides with Jeff Bezos's, creating competition.
- Galloway jokes about Bezos's book title.