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The Non-Obvious Insights Show – Episode #234
The show where we curate the most interesting and underappreciated stories of the week. On this week’s episode, we’ll be talking about Gucci’s $10,000 virtual dress, the return of the NFL and the entertaining future of fundraising and much more!
Stories in this week’s episode:
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September 9, 2020
5 Reasons the Return of the NFL Is Such A Big Deal
The NFL is easily the most popular sport in America and the new season starts today. Despite mostly empty stadiums (except the ones in Ohio and Florida), the pent up demand for ANY live entertainment and the popularity of the sport seem poised to drive some record profits this year for the league and team owners … if the entire season happens, of course.
To further break down the significance of its return, here are five reasons why the return of the NFL is such a big deal and you should be watc...
September 4, 2020
The LA Olympic Committee Helps Fans Dream of 2028 at the Perfect Time
The first time I saw Izzy, I knew he was a mistake.
I was living in Atlanta and it was sometime before the 1996 Olympic Games. I hadn’t even graduated from college or taken any of my marketing classes … but I had a gut reaction that the mascot officially named “Whatizit” and nicknamed Izzy was a disaster. Most people agreed. Years later, it remains one of the most widely ridiculed examples of Olympic branding from any of the Summer Games.
That summer in Atlanta jump started my lifelong love aff...
September 3, 2020
The Non-Obvious Insights Show – Episode #233
This week’s stories will include desperate airlines selling in-flight meals online, the LA Olympic committee’s brilliantly inclusive new logo, how to use stupidity to get a promotion, a conversation with Silicon Valley’s last ethical thinker and how a Japanese rock star and Lady Gaga are showing us the future of virtual performances.
This Week’s Stories:
A trader accidentally sold 5 million of the company chairman’s shares in a classic case of ‘fat-finger’ https://markets.businessinsider.com/...
August 31, 2020
Is New York Dead Forever? Inside Seinfeld’s Feud With James Altucher
Two weeks ago when writer James Altucher published a well-argued article titled “NYC is Dead Forever. Here’s Why …” – he set off a firestorm of debate. Many long time New Yorkers rushed to defend their beloved city from his dire prediction. Famous New York comedian Jerry Seinfeld was one of them, as he argued in a NY Times Op-Ed that America’s most famous city would rise once more as it has before. Which ignited another round of debate, and inspired Altucher to write a follow up. The feud is fun...
