professormoylan's podcast: Recent Episodes
Professor Moylan
Bull Stock Market: Can It Continue?
Inflation Hits Lowest Point in Three Years
U.S. Government Considers Breakup of Google
Starbucks Cutting Back Discounts and Promotions
Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores
Season 9 Episode 2 9/22/24
Fed Cuts Interest Rates (2 articles)
Tupperware Files for Bankruptcy
FTC Report on Social Media Platform Data Gathering
Walmart’s Push Into Fashion
McDonald’s Touchscreen Kiosk Surprises
America’s back-to-school spending
Huge sports streaming venture blocked
Dollar General stock is sliding
Lego moving to more eco-friendly ingredients
Fake celebrity endorsements in misinformation wars
U.S. Sues Apple
What Apple Lawsuit Could Mean for You
Business Tax Breaks Bill in Senate
Stock Market Hits Record Highs
Judge Strikes Down Corporate Ownership Disclosure Law
Bill Gates on AI
Japan Economy Slips to #4 Globally
Stock Markets Hit Record Highs
Target Launches New Private Label Brand
Corporate Transparency Act
Hospitality/Fast Food Focus:
McDonald’s Upgrading Their Burgers
C-Stores Would Rather Sell You Pizza
Fast Food Pushing Fast Drinks
McDonald’s New Concept: CosMc’s
Retail Focus:
Supermarket Chain Drops Pepsi Products
Kroger – Albertsons Merger
RENTING Clothes Industry
“USED” Luxury Goods Industry
September 27, 2023
McDonald's Adding Two New Sauces
McDonald's Getting Rid of Self-serve Soda Machines
McDonald's Increasing Royalty Fee for Franchisees
U.S. Government and 17 States Sue Amazon
Target to Close Nine Stores Due to Theft and Crime
August 25, 2023
Mortgage Rates at 22-year High
"Barbie" is America's Top Grossing Movie
Burger King Woes
Taco Bell "Free Taco Tuesday"
Bud Light Anti-Trans Fallout Continues
Burger King's Secret Weapon
Bed Bath & Beyond Going Out of Business
Netflix Password Crackdown
Netflix Closing DVD Business
Apple Financial Products
Apple Opens Retail Stores in India
Lab Grown Diamond Sales are Surging
Tupperware Going Out of Business?
Juul Reaches $462 Million Settlement
Resale Clothing is HOT
The Most Populous Country is...
Bud Light Backlash
Apple to Open First Store in India (Ch 14: Retail, Ch 5 Global))
Bed, Bath, & Beyond Gets Lifeline (Ch 14: Retail)
Colgate Recalling Tainted Cleaning Product (Ch 10: Product)
Johnson & Johnson to Settle Baby Powder Lawsuits for $8.9 Billion (Ch 10: Product)
How the Fed Rate Increase Affects Your Credit Card Bill (News You Can Use)
FDA Approves OTC Opiod Overdose Antidote Narcon (Ch 4, Ch 3, Ch 11)
Chevy Unveils $30,000 Electric SUV (Ch 19 Pricing)
EU Ban on Internal Combustion Engine Cars (Ch 4 Marketing Environment)
Starbucks New CEO Replaces Schultz (Marketing Careers)
Research Results Differ by Age of Respondent (Ch 9 Market Research)
Disney Pricing
YouTube TV Price Increase
Foot Locker Closing 400 Stores
Snoop Dog Releases Coffee Line
Global Banking Crisis
Inflation Fell in February
McCormick Spices' New Packaging
Luchables Direct to Students
Jennifer Lopez for BodyArmor
Johnnie Walker Highlights Female Directors
Starbucks Frappuccino Product Recall
Consumer Products Marketing Scientific Claims
Bed Bath and Beyond Closing More Stores
Microsoft Wants to Buy "Call of Duty"
Microsoft Using AI Chatbot in Conjunction with Bing Search Engine
Super Bowl Advertising Results
Food Price Inflation Predicted to Continue
Online Shopping Upstart Temu
Used Car Prices Plummet, but Going Back Up
Super Ratings for Super Bowl
Retail Sales Jump 3% in January
Hyundai and Kia Roll Out Software Patch
Boeing Lands Massive Air India Order
Super Bowl Party Costs
Is It a Car, or Is It an SUV?
U.S. Suing Google Over Ads
Trump Allowed Back on Facebook and Instagram
Taco Bell Bringing Back Crispy Chicken Wings
P&G Reports Drop in Profits
Small Banks May Drop Zelle
Culver is Replacing Pepsi with Coke
Retailers Target Millenials and Gen Z Shoppers
Pepsi Replacing Sierra Mist with STARRY
Tesla Price Hikes
Cosumer Confidence Up
Frozen Foods
Return to Office Policies at Various Companies
Kraft Heinz Tries to Revive Its "Dusty Brands"
U.S. Economy Growth Better Than Expected
Record Sales on Black Friday
Possible Rail Strike
Crypto in Crisis
Miami Heat Drops FTX Name
Meta Announces Flagship Retail Store
Wealthier Shoppers Turn to Walmart for Groceries
Jeff Bezos' Recession Warning
Election Results???
Meta to Lay Off 11,000
Adidas Hires CEO From Puma
Apple's Design Chief to Retire
New IRS Tax Brackets
Car Prices Coming Down
Unpaid Taxes Expected to Rise
Halloween Candy Prices Soar
McDonald's Originally Didn't Want the Happy Meal
McDonald's Launches Happy Meal for Adults!
Stock Market Up
Tupperware Targeting Millennials and Gen-Zers
American Air Eliminating International First Class
Kaye West's Business Empire IMPLODING
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $800 Million
How T.J. Maxx Offers Such Deep Discounts
OPEC Could Tip Global Economy Into Recession
Walmart Now Selling OTC Hearing Aids
P&G Ups Marketing to Persuade Consumers on Pricier Products
Major Stores to be Closed Thanksgiving
Global Recession Warning
Threat of Rail Strike is Back
M.B.A. Salaries are Up
GM Creates Energy Subsidiary
One Unique Advantage of Cryptocurrency Investing
Kim Kardashian Agrees to $1.3 Million SEC Fine
Nike Discounting Apparel Due to Inventory Glut
P.F. Chang's Subscription Loyalty Program
Starbucks Loyalty Program Changes
U.S. Dollar Hits 20-Year High
Disney Theme Park Profitability
iPhone 14 Production Going Up in India
California Fast Food Proposed Law
Home Sales Drop 20%
Rail Strike Averted
Cryptocurrencies
Retailers Push Back Against Credit Card Fees
iPhone 14 Camera Bug
Workers Going Back to Offices
Super Bowl Ads Almost Sold Out
Is Worst of Inflation Over?
iPhone 14 Deals for Consumers
Burger King Investing in the "Whopper"
Tech Firm Layoffs and Perk Cuts
Corporate Deals Down Sharply
Bed Bath and Beyond Names New CFO
Ernst & Young Expected to Split Accounting, Consulting Units
Juul to Pay $440 Million Fine Regarding Promoting to Teens
Is Working Remotely a Perk Worth a Pay Cut?
Toys "R" Us is Coming Back
Staqrbucks is Rethinking Almost Everything
Disney Board of Directors
72% of Economists Expect a Recession by Middle of Next Year
Elon Musk Tells Employees to Return to Office
IPO Market Faces Worst Year in Two Decades
Ford Cutting 3,000 Jobs
Bosses Swear by 90-Day Rule to Retain Employees
Global Commodity Prices
Gold as Hedge Against Inflation
Charter and Comcast Create Streaming Joint Venture
Vegetable Oil Prices Way Up
Why Resume Gaps Aren't a Big Deal
Inflation Getting Worse
Google Back in Offices
Pandemic PC Boom is Over
Dow Falls Almost 1000 Points
Bitcoin Joyride
Recession Proof Stocks are Up
Gas Prices Hurting Small Business
Business Travel Steadily Increasing
Why Chick-fil-A Workers Always Say "My Pleasure"
Amazon Union
Streaming Audio Advertising
Workers Want More Flexible Hours
FTC Goes After Turbo Tax
Brand Mascots and Characters
The End of Globalization?
Advertising Mental Health
M.B.A. Starting Salaries
Recession Indicators
Stoli Re-brand
Budweiser Slogan
Problems at Kohl's
Howard Schultz Returns to Stabucks
EV Production Problems Due to Component Scarcities
Invasion of Ukraine Impact on Wall Street
Russia's Economy: Why It Matters to You
Invasion Impact on Global Aviation
Foot Locker's Woes
Why Wendy's Burgers are Square
Super Bowl Fake Merchandise
Stock Markets Down
Mexican Avocado Import Ban
Never Mind
Heinz and the Number 57
Hershey's Price Increase
Consumer Confidence Falling
Wall Street Recession Indicator
$10 Billion to Aid Small Businesses
Bud Light NEXT New Product Introduction
Super Bowl Advertising
Facebook Shares Plunge
Restaurant Industry Forecast
Chanel Price Hikes
Kirkland Signature Private Label
Companies Going Fully Remote
Hard Mountain Dew
CVS Receipts
Worker Scheduling
Spotify / Joe Rogan / Neil Young / Joni Mitchell
Stocks Drop Big
5G Rollout and Airline Industry
Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
P&G Raising Prices
More Starbucks Unionization
Inflation Way Up
Economic Growth Outlook Slows
Organizational Vaccine Mandates
Restaurant Industry Woes
Office Workers Returning to Offices (MAYBE!)
Musicians Selling Their Music Libraries
COVID: Workplace Disruptions
COVID: Job Search Changes
COVID: Impact on Liquor Industry
COVID: Changing Investment Strategies
COVID: Impact on H.R.
COVID: Changing Workplace Communications
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Black Friday Retail Sales
Kellogg's Pop Tarts Lawsuit
Dow Down 900 Points on Friday
Dollar Tree Raising Prices
Ocean Spray Cranberry Labels
Pfizer Licensing Agreement
CVS Closing 900 Stores
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Thanksgiving Pie
Staples Center Naming Rights
Companies Grapple With Inventories (2 stories)
Aaron Rodgers Endorsements (2 stories)
Art Market is HOT
Heinz Ketchup MARZ Edition
Market Research Focus Group Pioneer Dies
Facebook Shutting Down Facial Recognition Software
Disney to Close ESPN Classic
Consumer Marketers Decreasing Advertising Due to Supply Chain Problems
Facebook Reviewing Ad Agencies
Aaron Rodgers' Status as State Farm Spokesperson Uncertain
Mattress Promotion Tied to World Series
Hertz Orders 100,000 Teslas
U.S. Prices, Wages Rise Fastest Level in 30 Years
CVS Launches $25 Million Ad Campaign
Disneyland Prices Going Up
Special K Packaging Issue
Facebook Re-branding
Taco Bell Breakfast Burrito Giveaway
P & G Raising Prices
Hand Sanitizer Sales Up 600%
Digital Coupons Surpass Paper Coupons
IHOP Menu Additions
Consumer Prices Going Up
Supply Chain Management Woes
GE Exiting Lighting Business
Consumer Packaged Goods Portfolio Changes
Partnership Marketing Pitfalls
Wednesday , September 29: "National Coffee Day"
Economists Slash Growth Forecast
Product Recall: DiGiorno Pizza
Bacon Prices Up Sharply
Bottle Water Industry
Folgers Jingle Music Royalties
Microsoft Press Event September 22
Disney Announces New Films to Debut Exclusively in Theaters
Supply Chain Woes: Nike
More Supply Chain Woes: Costco
Coca-Cola Ad Agency Review
U.S. Army Recruiting Practices
Apple New Product Event
Apple iPhone 13 Pricing
Amazon to Open Cashier-less Whole Foods Stores Next Year
Another Brand Name Change: Squaw Valley
More Wells Fargo Woes
Apple iPhone Event
Judge Rules Against App Store
AMC Theater Advertising Campaign
Roomba Product Improvement
More Problems for Wells Fargo
Pearl Milling Ad Campaign
Lego Recycled Plastic NPD
Two Kraft Executives Charged in Accounting Scheme
Elizabeth Holmes Trial
Progressive Dems Call for Fed Chair Removal
New Drug: Comirnati
New Product: "Hard" Mountain Dew
Snickers Advertising Mistake
Office Work: Office or Home?
COVID surge slams global supply chains
Cleveland Indians Re-branding
Coke Zero Changes Formula
Netflix Adding Video Games
Cereal Boxes Shrinking
Crocs Sues Walmart
Diaper Prices Going Up
Dove Selfie Ad Campaign
Nielsen Capturing Streaming Audience Data
Peleton Treadmill Product Safety Issue
Farmer John to Stop Making Dodger Dogs
Boba Shortage
Marlboro Going Away?
Apple's "Spring Loaded" Event
Netflix Changes
Navy Advertising Contract
Celebrity Brands
Brexit Woes
Global Semiconductor Supply Chains
Hyundai Introduces New Pickup
J & J Vaccine
March Madness
Inflation Worries
Supply Chain Problems
Levi's Going Strong
NFL Media Deal
Hulu Brand Redesign
Tesla Production
Facebook Media Agency
Georgia Voting Law Impact
Apple's Siri
Microsoft (Gaming, Army Contract)
April Fools Pranks
"I'm a Mac Guy" Doing PC Ads!
LeBron James is Spokesperson for New Mt. Dew Rise Energy Drinks
Dollar General is Expanding
Red Hot Hard Seltzer Category
Burger King Social Media Miscue
Netflix Cracking Down on Password Sharing
Apple Discontinuing iMac Pro
iPhone 13
Oprah Interview with Meghan and Harry
Streaming Wars
Electronic Products Supply Chains
Mr. Potato Head
Tiger Woods Car Crash
Covid-19 Vaccine Advertising Campaign
Burger King Rewards Program
Digital Advertising Tax
Kit Kat Line Extension
Nestle Sells Bottled Water Business
Apple Syringe Emoji
Fast Food Chicken Sandwich Wars
Aunt Jemima Finally Has a New Name
Tesla Accepting Bitcoin for Payment
Grape Nuts Shortage
Hormel Buys Planters Product Line from Kraft
Shell Oil Production Has Peaked
Super Bowl Ad Challenges
Avocados from Mexico Skipping Super Bowl
Super Bowl Ad Diversity
T-Mobile Banned Ad
Frito Lay "Portfolio" Ad
Economic Optimism
Girl Scout Cookies
Budweiser Skipping Super Bowl
Coke with Coffee Introduced in U.S.
Godiva Closing All U.S. Stores
NBC Sports Network Shutting Down
"Athleisurewear" Sales Boom
CBS All Access Re-Brands, Adds Offerings
CES Highlights
Google Threatens to Shut Down in Australia
Alphabet Closing Loon Venture
Media Wars: Streaming vs. Cable
Bernie Sanders Inauguration Day Mittens
Mickey Mantle Baseball Card Sale
Life Advice from Warren Buffett
Costco Closing Photo Centers
China - Howard Schultz
Taco Bell Menu Changes
U.S. Box Office Down 80%
Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
Home Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine
Apple Patents
Hyundai-Apple Partnership?
Advertising: Ryan Reynolds
KFC Chicken Sandwich
Cleveland Indians Name Change
Dwayne Haskins Released
Play Station 5 and X-Box Series X Introductions
U.S. Economy
COVID Vaccine--FDA Approval Process
COVID Vaccine--Manufacturing and Distribution (supply chain)
American Express Gold Card
Vending Machines
Unilever Ice Cream
Apple's "One More Thing" P.R. Event
TV Ad Market
Migration Due to Remote Work Options
Retail: Independent Toy Stores
Peloton Exercise Equipment
J Lo's New DSW Shoe Collection
Cannabis Industry / Garcia Hand Picked (GHP) brand
McDonald's Reusable Coffee Mugs
Sony PS5 Game Console Release
McRib\
Planet Fitness and Gym Industry
Under Armour Footwear
Gas Prices
Burger King Reusable Packaging
Data Analytics
Food Definitions: Pizza and Cheese
Boston Beer Stock Price Surges
Dunkin Beverage Innovation
Impossible Foods R&D Push
Tight Inventories and Product Shortages
KFC: Slogan and Sauce
Coca-Cola to Retire Tab
GM Big Ad Campaign During World Series
"Nap Dress"
Day Care Industry
Subway Bread is NOT Bread!
McDonald's Breakfast Menu
Coupons--Paper vs. Digital
"Disneyland of Football"
Strategic Planning/Portfolio Management: IBM, GE, Consumer Product Companies
James Bond Film Opening Delayed
Fourth Quarter Retailing
Procter & Gamble Ad Buying
Gannett Digital Publishing Strategy
Clorox' New CEO
Seasonal Offerings: Starbucks, Dunkin
Retail Store Closures
Foreign Trade" Exporting Tech to China
Advertising: Army & Navy Recruiting
Peloton Increase in Demand
New Blackberry Phone
JP Morgan Chase Possible Ethical Abuses
NY Times Digital Edition Surpasses Print
Video Streaming Industry
AMC Movie Theaters Reopen
Corporate Office Downsizing
Pizza, Delivered Food Industry
Under Armour UCLA Sponsorship Deal
Amazon: Supply Chain Management
Cadillac: Fully Electric SUV
Apple: iPhone 12 Introduction
Intellectual Property: "Super Soaker" patent
Nike "You Can't Stop Us" Ad Campaign
T-Mobile / SPRINT Brand Consolidation
Anthropomorphic Brands: Ellen; Jake Paul
Aunt Jemima Brand
Dept of Commerce Economic Forecast
Coca-Cola Company new product announcement