Prof G Markets: Twitter’s Rebrand to X, Mattel’s IP Playbook, and What’s Next for Snap
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Twitter rebranding as “X,” and takes us through some of the best and worst branding moves in corporate history. He then takes a look at Mattel’s media strategy on the heels of Barbie’s blockbusting performance at the box office. Finally, he makes a prediction about where Snap is headed given continued weakness in the digital ad market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Jul 202335min
No Mercy / No Malice: Frenemies
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/frenemies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Jul 202316min
Private Equity’s Impact on the Economy — with Gretchen Morgenson
Gretchen Morgenson, the senior financial reporter for the NBC News Investigative Unit, and the co-author of These Are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs—and Wrecks America, joins Scott to discuss her thoughts on how private equity impacts parts of the economy, and why she thinks it’s problematic. Follow Gretchen on Twitter, @gmorgenson. Scott opens with his thoughts on the latest branding failure: “bid adieu to the bird” Algebra of Happiness: are you a protector? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Jul 20231h
Office Hours: Apple’s Investment in Healthcare, Should I Send My Child to Private School? and How to Introduce Social Media to Your Children
Scott gives his thoughts on Apple’s investment in the healthcare space and whether it will be Apple’s greatest contribution to mankind. He then offers advice to a listener seeking guidance on whether to send their kids to private school for a hefty sum. He wraps up with a discussion about navigating and managing your kid’s social media usage. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Jul 202322min
Prof G Markets: Carvana and Corporate Governance, Hollywood vs. Microsoft, and Oddity’s IPO
This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on Carvana’s questionable governance in light of its recent debt restructuring. He then explains why Hollywood writers and actors should be picketing outside of Microsoft instead of the studios. Scott also discusses the successful public debut of Oddity, a beauty AI company, and why he tends to hold onto stocks for at least a year, even if they seem like momentum trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Jul 202341min
No Mercy / No Malice: Boys to Men
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/boys-to-men/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Jul 202320min
Media Tumult, Masculinity, Failure, and Fatherhood — with Jake Tapper
Jake Tapper, CNN’s chief Washington correspondent and host of the weekday television news show “The Lead,” joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “All The Demons Are Here,” along with his thoughts on the current media landscape and the upcoming presidential election. We also hear about Jake’s professional successes and failures, and get his take on being a good father and partner. Follow Jake on Twitter, @jaketapper. Scott opens by addressing a viral Washington Post essay on masculinity that featured his insights on young men and the challenges they face. Additionally, he offers recommendations for supporting and empowering that cohort – noting that compassion is not a zero-sum game. Follow the author of that essay on Twitter, @ChristineEmba. Algebra of Happiness: forgive yourself, a lot of failures aren’t your fault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Jul 202354min
Office Hours: Why Cars are the Next Battleground for Attention, Advice to a Young Real Estate Investor, and Balancing Fun with Frugality in Your 20s
Scott gives his thoughts on the auto industry’s approach to in-vehicle infotainment and describes it as “the next battleground” in an attention economy. He then gives advice on investing in real estate as a young person whose earnings are unpredictable. He wraps up by discussing the importance of striking a balance between frugality and embracing life’s pleasures when you’re young. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 Jul 202319min
