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The first annual Fronty Awards, highlighting the best of the best and the worst of the worst in the branding universe. 

Alex and Kevin discuss Lays Vodka, Philadelphia Cream Cheese combating the cream cheese shortage, This week in NFTs,  Chance the Raper x Ben and Jerry's, the BIRDS AREN'T REAL conspiracy theory, and more?

Alex and Kevin discuss Miller Lite’s Beernament, the Pantone color of the year, Terry's Orange Chocolate X Heinz Chocolate Orange Mayo, Truly’s double barrel can topper, Oreo x Barefoot wine, Instagram bring back chronological order, and more.Miller Lite Beernament https://www.millerlite.com/beernamentPantone Color of the Yearhttps://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2022Orange Chocolate Mayohttps://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/7/who-asked-for-this-terrys-orange-chocolate-x-heinz-mayo-collabTruly’s can topperhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/2/need-more-hard-seltzer-options-truly-introduces-465-possible-flavors-with-new-can-topperOreo Winehttps://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/7/barefoot-x-oreo-thins-limited-release

Alex tries the Illegal Chips while Kevin watches and listens. The two discuss Holiday SZN, Spotify 2021 Wrapped, Square going to Block, Cardi B becoming Playboy’s first-ever Creative Director In Residence, and more!Panera x Emily Zugayhttps://people.com/food/panera-reveals-ugly-festive-cups-for-the-holiday-season/Salt and Straw x Dwayne “the Rock” Johnsonhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2021/12/1/the-rock-and-salt--straw-collaborate-on-a-deliciously-festive-holiday-pack-named-dwanta-clausSquare to Blockhttps://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_and_logo_for_block.phpPlayboy x Cardi Bhttps://www.nylon.com/entertainment/cardi-b-playboy-creative-director

Alex and Kevin discuss Holiday SZN, the Papa Johns Rebrand, the Staples Center changing its name to Crypto.com Arena, Corona Island, and more.Planters Nutstalgia Boxhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mr-peanut-and-reginald-veljohnson-bring-nutstalgia-back-to-the-holidays-with-new-music-video-and-original-song-a-nutty-holiday-301433771.htmlKellogg's Elf on the Shelf Cereal https://www.mashed.com/612370/elf-on-the-shelf-cereal-is-back-but-its-chocolaty-new-flavor-is-only-available-at-walmart/Ugly Christmas Sweaters https://www.mashed.com/668942/your-favorite-food-brands-are-selling-ugly-sweaters-for-the-holidays/Mr. Goxxhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10243513/RIP-Mr-Goxx-Cryptocurrency-trading-HAMSTER-DIES-unknown-causes.htmlPapa Johnshttps://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-11-16/crypto-staplesCrypto.com Arena https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2021-11-16/crypto-staplesCorona Islandhttps://www.travelpulse.com/news/destinations/corona-to-open-natural-island-destination-in-caribbean.html

Alex,  Kevin, and Andrea discuss the Holiday SZN, the correct pronunciation of Jacquemus, and their new CBD beverage, MSCHF's Illegal Chips, Gal Gadot's Goodles, and more.

Alex and Kevin discuss Holiday SZN, Heinz on Mars, Arby’s Fry Vodka, Grey Poupon Wine, the latest update in the Subway tuna saga, and more.KFC Finger Lickin' Chicken Mittenshttps://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/9/santa-colonel-is-coming-to-town-and-hes-giving-away-kfc-finger-lickin-chicken-mitten-bucket-huggersMariah Carey x McDonaldshttps://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2021/11/10/mcdonalds-mariah-carey-menu-free-food-december-deals/6361282001/Heinz to Marshttps://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/11/the-space-race-to-be-the-first-sauce-on-mars-has-started-with-heinz-marz-edition-ketchupArby’s Fry Vodkahttps://news.yahoo.com/arbys-rolls-out-curly-fry-and-crinkle-fry-flavored-vodka-142051285.htmlGrey Poupon Winehttps://www.greypouponwine.com/Subway Tunahttps://nypost.com/2021/11/11/subway-tuna-contains-chicken-pork-and-cattle-lawsuit/?utm_source=NYPTwitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_medium=SocialFlow

Alex and Kevin discuss the Tiffany's x Supreme collab, the new Velveeta rebrand, the return of the McRib, Reses Puffs x KAWS, the teacher uploading math lessons to pornhub, and more.Tiffany's x Supremehttps://hypebeast.com/2021/11/supreme-tiffany-co-fall-2021-collaboration-release-infoVelveetahttps://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/4/velveeta-touts-its-cheesy-opulence-in-brand-refresh-from-jkrMcRib is back!https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/mcrib-back-mcdonalds-also-nft-rcna4277Reses Puffs x KAWShttps://hypebeast.com/2021/11/reeses-puffs-kaws-collaboration-cereal-official-release-infoMath Teacher x Pornhubhttps://www.insider.com/taiwanese-tutor-put-math-lessons-on-pornhub-get-students-attention-2021-11https://www.pornhub.com/model/changhsumath666

Alex and Kevin discuss their Halloweens, end of Spooky SZN and the beginning of Holiday SZN (again),  Zuck going Meta, Body Armor selling to Coke, and more.Mini Whopper Jr.https://campaignsoftheworld.com/print/burger-king-mini-whopper-jr-halloween/Liquid Death Vegan Cannibal Restauranthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs1dUvHP2OsSteve Buchemi's Halloween Costumehttps://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/steve-buscemi-recreates-30-rock-inspired-meme-halloween-rcna4229The Article Alex's mom sent himhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/business/gen-z-workplace-culture.htmlMTN DEW Gingerbread Snap'dhttps://thedieline.com/blog/2021/11/2/skip-the-holiday-lattes-this-year-and-do-the-gingerbread-snapd-mtn-dew?Metahttps://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/new_name_and_logo_for_meta.phpanother onehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIxPRwgXFQg&ab_channel=CNETHighlightsanother onehttps://twitter.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1453775255349207057