Las Vegas added another attraction to its list in The Sphere, a $2.3B LED screen orb. This orb has been putting on performances since 2023 and continues to try and reshape the live entertainment space. So is The Sphere the future or live entertainment? And are these expensive events taking over? Plus: Ikea is getting in on Roblox and the US sees thousands of jobs added amid high unemployment. Join our host Jon Weidell, for an in-depth conversation with Carly Baker. Grab HubSpot's free AI-Powered...
Jun 10, 2024•17 min•Ep. 590
Jennifer Romolini had what she thought was the dream: a C-suite job at a tech company, a hit book, and a coveted spot on the conference speaking circuit. So why did it suck so much? She joins us to talk about workaholism, toxic girl boss culture, and finding a better way to feed the ambition monster in all of us. Join our host Katherine Laidlaw, for an in-depth conversation with Jennifer Romolini. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place h...
Jun 09, 2024•32 min
AI is developing at a rapid pace. It’s going so fast that regulations can’t keep up and sometimes neither can the public that uses it. So how do we slow down this industry-wide arms race and is there any way to ensure safety at a pace like this? Plus: Humane’s AI Pin could be a fire hazard and Robinhood acquires a UK crypto exchange. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab HubSpot's free AI-Powered Customer Platform and w...
Jun 07, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 589
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek recently described the cost of content as being “close to zero.” Numerous musicians protested, again bringing to the forefront Spotify’s controversial payment practices and support for creators. Plus: the potential birth of the Texas Stock Exchange, and Netflix’s budding gaming portfolio. Join our hosts Juliet Bennett and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Grab HubSpot's free AI-Powered Customer Platform and watch your business grow...
Jun 06, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 590
Airport food is a drag sometimes. Many of the restaurants in US airports are oddly generic in name and are one-off establishments. We’re not talking about McDonald’s, we’re talking about places like “New York Bagel Deli” and “Cibo Express”. So who owns these businesses and how did they corner the US airport market? Plus: Messi comes out with a drink and the Tokyo government’s dating app has some interesting requirements. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Tory Bullock, as they take you through our m...
Jun 05, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 587
Moxie is a newly developed AI companion for children aged 5-10. It’s a small 14-inch-tall robot with several capabilities like games, activities and conversations. So how does Moxie work, where does it store recordings and iIs this just the beginning of the dawn of conversational, emotionally capable robots? Plus: Spotify increases its price again and X is formally allowing adult content. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of t...
Jun 04, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 588
Nvidia ramps up chip production, OpenAI is in deep water with Scarlett Johansson and the GPT-4o rollout impresses the entire industry. That’s just a glimpse of the past month in AI. Today we’re joined again by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI ( blog.hubspot.com/ai ) to talk through May’s most important AI news and what it could mean for your future. Plus: Live Nation reports a possible hack and Google makes AI improvements. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Martina Bretous, as th...
Jun 03, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 587
Layoffs have plagued the gaming industry recently, making gamers and developers alike think about what really matters. Are giants like Sony and Xbox the be all end all? Or are smaller studios the ones making creativity prosper in the gaming world? CEOwl of Owlchemy Labs, Andrew Eiche, joins us for a conversation about how his XR studio operates, the accessibility of VR and its need to innovate. Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Andrew Eiche. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Power...
Jun 02, 2024•25 min
A napkin inscribed with the outline of Lionel Messi’s first contract for FC Barcelona was sold at auction for nearly $1m. This is insane, but it also brings up questions about the historical napkin industry, like: “that exists?” and “how much do these used rags go for”? Don’t worry, we’ll address all of it today. Plus: Dollar Tree plants more seeds Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub...
May 31, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 586
Cinema’s are reeling after the worst-performing Memorial Day Weekend in around 30 years. The box office has enjoyed some highs this year, but that doesn’t change the fact that people are choosing streaming over theater viewing. Is the key for survival in 4DX and experiential viewing? Plus: PwC is OpenAI’s first reseller and Nissan issues a “Do Not Drive” notice. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-P...
May 30, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 585
Many innovations took center stage at the National Restaurant Association’s annual trade show. Of course, the most talked about technology was AI and robotics- from self-grills to AI voice assistants. In addition to that, there was a focus on how VR and XR can integrate into dining experiences. So where does the food industry go from here? Plus: OpenAI creates a new safety committee and T-Mobile makes a $4.4B acquisition. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our...
May 29, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 584
Hermés looks like any other luxury retailer, but it’s actually one of the toughest places to spend money. Their Birkin bag not only requires a lot of money, but also requires patience and effort- so much that the company is facing a lawsuit about just how difficult it is to buy their handbags. So what are the economics of Hermés handbags and how can you get one? Plus: Apple is developing AI emojis and xAI raises $6B. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our ...
May 28, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 583
If you grew up in the '80s or '90s, you know Sunny Delight. You might also know the health scandal that sent sales plummeting. Just after Christmas, right before Y2K, reports emerged that a little girl in a seaside town in Wales drank too much of the stuff — and turned orange. Was she real? We examine the evidence. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw as they take you through an in-depth look at business and tech. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and...
May 26, 2024•16 min
An antitrust lawsuit was filed by the US government against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, noting the company has abused its power in the event ticketing industry. Will this bring an end to ticket price gouging anytime soon? Plus: Nvidia is rapidly producing more chips and Oreos’ parent company gets a $366m fine. Join our hosts Jon Weigell, Katherine Laidlaw, and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, ...
May 24, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 582
Apple Pippin was a gaming console released in 1996. It was Apple’s big play to enter the gaming industry and… it didn’t really pan out. Today we’re analyzing exactly why this product failed and if it even had a chance to begin with. Plus: Mattel is getting into games, and there’s a Froot Loops-flavored Icee. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and reven...
May 23, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 581
Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, but despite many restaurant closures and billions in liabilities, the chain isn’t exactly done yet. So where does the Lobster go from here? Plus: Scarlett Johansson clashes with OpenAI and Swifties drive up flight demand to Europe. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Mark Dent, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https:/...
May 22, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 580
OpenAI is smashing it right now. The app spiked to the highest revenue it's ever seen as a result of GPT-4o’s dynamic offerings. However, with leaders exiting the company, we have to once again wonder about the company’s pledge to user safety. Plus: Red Lobster files for bankruptcy and Target reduces prices. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue...
May 21, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 579
Sleeper trains are all the rage in Europe, but they fail to achieve the same fanfare in the US. Amtrak is consistently trying to push for train travel as a viable alternative to crowded and unreliable air travel, but the US infrastructure may not be able to offer enough convenient and affordable overnight trips. So why is the US so behind and will Amtrak ever become profitable? Neuralink is looking for a second patient and Apple to debut a thinner iPhone in 2025. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and N...
May 20, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 578
Need help with your business' social? Want to grow your brand? Luckily, Gary Vaynerchuk joins the show today to speak about the social media economy, his advice for a successful social ad campaign, branding in 2024 for creators, small and large businesses alike and of course his new book Day Trading Attention, out May 21st. Join our host Jon Weigell, for an in-depth conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one plac...
May 19, 2024•51 min
If any of Netflix’s competitors were hoping to make up ground on the king of stream this week, they didn’t do a great job — a big and highly eventful week of Netflix news has the industry leader widening the gap on its streaming competition. Plus: Samsung brilliantly goes after Apple and your grandma is a McFlurry flavor. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retentio...
May 17, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 577
Uber just announced a new feature on its app, Shuttle. In what’s essentially a follow up to Uber Pool in a bigger, higher passenger capacity vehicle, it seems Uber is trying to capitalize on the need for easier public transport. But will this at all work for the company? Plus: An Open AI co-founder walks away and Netflix pays for NFL’s Christmas Day games. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered...
May 16, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 576
On Monday, meme stock king Roaring Kitty returned to the internet. By Tuesday afternoon, AMC and GameStop stocks had skyrocketed — and tumbled back to the earth. Plus: Comcast’s new streaming bundle and diamond industry shakeup. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Katherine Laidlaw, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. THDS - Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https://clickhubspot.com/bdn Follow us on social med...
May 15, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 575
IV drips are becoming a more common thing for vacationers and spa enthusiasts everywhere: from Hawaii to Dubai. Some might want them to fix hangovers, others might just want the rush of vitamins in the system, but how did this industry take off and where can you get a drip? Plus: Gamestop stock soars again and GPT-4o is here (and scary fast). Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Sara Friedman, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: en...
May 14, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 574
Arts & Crafts are back. The arts, crafts and sewing category on Amazon went up 27% from 2023 to 2024- that's the highest growth in any major category. This trend would be understandable during the height of the pandemic in 2020, but why now? And what can businesses do to hop on this bandwagon? Plus: OpenAI search is here and is your Hyundai Elantra ok? Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Cyan Zhong, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sa...
May 13, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 573
Aventuur is planning to develop surf parks in 11 cities across North America. And for projects that costs between $50 to $100MM per surf park, it'll take more than just a fancy wave pool to become people's new favorite hobby. The Growth Show is a special series brought to you by The Hustle Daily Show about how to grow a business, an idea, or a movement. Hosted by Matthew Brown. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https://clickhubspot....
May 12, 2024•13 min
AI voices and agents are quickly filling up call centers around the globe with only growth on the horizon. The next few years could see a huge increase in call centers adopting AI tech, which of course will make millions for custom voice generators like Retell AI. So how much money are we talking about and what’s with this industry shift? Plus: TikTok adds “AI-generated” labels to content and Lord of The Rings returns in 2026. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Ben Berkley, as they take you through ...
May 10, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 572
AngryGF is an AI-powered relationship simulator for straight men to teach them emotional intelligence. AI continues to try to remedy our relationships with this latest installment, but how does it work and why would anyone want to pay for it? Plus: Panera discontinues its Charged Sips drinks and FTX is paying up. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and ...
May 09, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 571
Applying for a job is a tiresome activity. But imagine updating your resume and crafting a perfect cover letter only to find out the coveted position is actually a ghost job and doesn’t exist. Plus: The prison sentence of Elizabeth Holmes gets reduced, and Disney inches closer to streaming profitability. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Juliet Bennet, as they take you through our most interesting stories of the day. Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all...
May 08, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 570
62.7% of Americans say they are satisfied with their jobs, the highest percentage since 1987 according to the Conference Board survey. So, why does it not feel that way? Even though satisfaction seems to be high, categories like promotions, wages and more had a downtick and women in particular were less satisfied than men in their roles. So let’s break down this report and see what America really thinks about work. Plus: Starbucks’ former CEO gives advice to the brand and a tech billionaire rese...
May 07, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 569
Failed AI gadgets, big tech’s AI bubble, Saudi Arabia and more are the subjects of our AI update this month. In a fast paced industry, we’re thankfully joined by Martina Bretous, the editor of Hubspot’s Next in AI (blog.hubspot.com/ai) to give us an update on the biggest headlines you may have missed in the world of AI this past month. Plus: The Fall Guy falls below expectations and the Kentucky Derby ends with a literal photo finish. Join our hosts Jon Weigell and Martina Bretous, as they take ...
May 06, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 568
