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The Data Behind the Business
The Data Behind the Business episodes
- The Evolution of the SmithsonianHow a half-million dollar gift and a dream turned into the largest museum complex in the world.15 min
- How Disney Became the JuggernautThe unique decisions that transformed a simple cartoon company into an entertainment empire.16 min
- Can Amtrak Be Profitable?Amtrak is compared to the other top-performing passenger railways in the world.13 min
- Why the United States Doesn't Have High-speed RailThe data behind the largest rail system in the world.10 min
- How Much is a 30-second Ad on The Late Show?An attempt to quantify the economics behind advertising on the top late night television show.13 min
- Is Money Meaningless?The real data behind the gold standard and the effects on the global economy from fiat currency.11 min
- COVID Did Not Kill the Movie IndustryThe truth behind movie studio and theater data reveals a different story than the media keeps touting about the state of the film industry.14 min
- Pepsi Looks More Like Number OneWhile the media bemoans Pepsi-Cola's fall to number four in the U.S. soft drink market, they're missing the larger data picture.13 min
- Can Spotify Save Itself?Spotify changed how the world consumes music and rescued a failing industry, but at a huge cost that it may not be able to sustain.9 min
- Tesla's Future Looks Like the PastTesla's performance and valuation are compared to the early years of GM and Ford when those companies were similar in size.14 min
About The Data Behind the Business
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Data not only provides a more accurate view of things; it can also tell better stories. In a world of catchphrases and memes, we'd all like a more researched and robust picture of the business world.…
What factors were most significant for the meteoric rise and fall of certain companies, and was their trajectory truly meteoric? How true are the organizational narratives we've all been conditioned to believe? Were the most celebrated advertising campaigns actually as successful as everyone thinks they were? Every month in The Data Behind the Business, we'll look at hard numbers and statistics to get a better understanding of how industries are actually shaped. The truth will surprise you, and may also change the way you look at your own business.