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Jul 2025
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The Play by Play: Bad Posts and Best Bet...

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Bad Posts and Best Bets

Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer

 

Summary

In this episode of The Play by Play, Jack and Nick discuss significant social media blunders made by major brands, highlighting the consequences of poor marketing decisions in the digital age. They analyze specific cases involving Adidas, Burger King, DiGiorno, and the House of Illuminati, emphasizing the lasting impact of social media on brand reputation and business viability. The conversation also touches on the importance of careful messaging and the potential for social media to amplify mistakes. The episode concludes with a segment on best bets in MLB, showcasing the hosts' insights into the current baseball season.

 

Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Social Media Missteps

01:26 Adidas: A Marketing Blunder

03:57 Burger King's Controversial Tweet

08:24 DiGiorno's Hashtag Misuse

12:26 The Downfall of House of Illuminati

17:05 The Lasting Impact of Social Media Mistakes

20:48 Best Bets for MLB Awards

37:04 Quote of the Show and Wrap-Up

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