Kara and Scott talk about Google changing its ad model – they won't be selling ads based on how your browse the web anymore. They also discuss Square purchasing Jay-Z's music streaming service company – and we're not quite sure why... Meanwhile, Alamo Drafthouse files Chapter 11, and ratings for the Golden Globes hits an all-time low. In listener mail, a 21- ... Show More
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Economic Protests, Social Media on Trial, and Big Tech Earnings
Can an economic strike send an effective message to the government? Kara and Scott discuss the ways people can use their wallets to protest, including a new resource from Scott himself — resistandunsubscribe.com. Plus, Kara is not impressed with Tim Cook’s call for de-escalation ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 27
The Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA
Kara Swisher is joined by guest co-host Anthony Scaramucci to discuss why so many business leaders have stayed silent about ICE violence in Minneapolis — and why it's time to push back against Donald Trump (and Stephen Miller). Then, Trump goes on the record about his health in a ... Show More
1h 11m
Aug 2021
Office Hours: Online Advertising, Seed Funding, and Teaching Entrepreneurship
Scott answers a question about what advertising might look like after the death of the cookie. He also shares his thoughts on what it takes to capture the attention of investors, and considers a proposal for an entrepreneurial-focused high school.
Music: https://www.davidcutterm ... Show More
21m 34s
Aug 2022
Office Hours: Web3 Unlocks, Podcast Subscriptions vs Ads, and Transitioning to a Smaller Company
Scott takes a question on how the experience economy can benefit from web3 innovation. He then shares his thoughts on switching his podcast to a subscription model, and weighs the pros and cons of working for large and small companies.
Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @ ... Show More
16m 27s
Dec 2023
Office Hours: Cause-Related Marketing, Why Young People Should Get to a City, and How to Talk to Your Boss About Career Development
Scott discusses the trends around cause-based marketing, speaking as to why companies should avoid making statements on social issues. He then gives advice to a listener wondering whether to move to a bigger city for career opportunities. He wraps up with his thoughts on navigati ... Show More
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<p></p><p><strong>I've just launched a </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdNXaHHVnVntg5gpveB-5_Q"><strong>new YouTube channel</strong></a><strong>!! The concept? </strong>I take real businesses struggling to stand the f*ck out, provide my positioning/branding/lea ... Show More
