Stock market indices like NASDAQ and NYSE create an illusion of overall prosperity by representing the success of a small wealthy segment. Around 1-10% of the population owns the bulk of these stocks, while the majority struggles financially. Millennials face challenges in wealth accumulation, with notifications reinforcing feelings of inadequacy. Instead of highlighting market highs, focus should be on real issues like opioid deaths and self-harm rates.
Kara and Scott are live at Cannes! They discuss Elon's plan to win back advertisers, and the Surgeon General's proposal for warning labels on social media. Then, what brands are using AI most effectively right now? Plus, the EU's hard-right parties just harnessed the youth vote in recent elections. What role will the younger generation of voters play in the upcoming U.S. presidential election?
Recorded on June 18th at the AdWeek House in Cannes, France
DISCLAIMER/ONLY IN CANNES: Our live taping of Pivot in Cannes had some brief competition from the Olympic torch passing by. That led to some mild audio interference at the top of the show. We've minimized it as much as possible, and hope it doesn't impact your enjoyment!
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