The MAD Mix Podcast

Season 3, episode 30! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[04:10] Nike announces plans to join Metaverse, selling digital sneakers and accessories

[12:15] 8 people died and hundred injured at Astroworld Festival - how does something like this happen?

[22:12] Is it cringe when brands change their tone to appeal to Gen z?

[28:05] Ranting about LinkedIn polls and the posts that get the most engagement

[35:55] New livable wage report shows you need to make at least $22 per hour to afford basic living in Toronto

[40:55] POCAM’s visible and vocal study returns this fall highlighting experiences of BIPOC advertising and marketing professionals

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Season 3, episode 29! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[06:00] Facebook rebrands their parent company as “Meta”

[14:02] The Working for Workers act in Ontario that aims to make life easier for employees in the province

[27:14] Sexual assault case covered up for years by Chicago Blackhawks - brand responses after backlash

[36:29] 75th season of the NBA and acknowledging the growth and progressiveness of the league

[42:03] Apple is selling a $19 cloth to clean screens - product of the year?

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Season 3, episode 28! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[06:36] Examples of brands executing Halloween campaigns

[12:24] Dionne Warwick’s Twitter fame and interaction with brands

[17:50] Megan Thee Stallion promotes Cash App in an unconventional way

[22:50] Do you think Drake is behind his own memes for promotion?

[28:28] Donald Trump is launching a new social media platform - what are the ramifications of this?

[37:32] NBA player Enes Kanter speaks out on Nike’s use of child labor in China

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Season 3, episode 27! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[03:20] The impact of Squid Game and its unpredictable success

[10:31] Red flags trend on Twitter and all the brands get involved

[17:40] Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp goes down and the jokes start rolling in

[22:57] Is there no pressure for dominant brands to lead in innovation?

[31:00] How do we actually tackle mental health issues in advertising and performative agency support

[40:10] Former CEO of Pepsi mentions she doesn’t believe employees should ask for a raise and should be happy they have a job

[42:56] Jermaine Jupiter celebrates getting 100 Black people jobs in tech.

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Season 3, episode 26! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[04:00] Recap of the federal election in Canada

[06:25] When brands are late to the meme - Jack Astor’s CLB billboard ad

[15:50] What sparks the need for legacy brands to change their branding?

[25:06] Ad Agencies recreating office environments through digital games - how do we think this will be used?

[31:35] Apple is looking to test and see if your iPhone can detect a decline in your mental health

[40:00] Ryerson University is offering a course on Drake & The Weeknd's business moves

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Season 3, episode 25! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[03:13] Discussing the federal election in Canada and the quick turnaround for campaigning

[11:50] TikTok is officially being watched more than YouTube - what's the future of the platform?

[20:04] Facebook and RayBans collaborate to launch smart glasses - will it take off?

[28:12] Taco Bell is trialing a subscription service for tacos in the U.S

[37:05] Would you rather sit down for lunch with Jay-Z or receive $500k?

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Season 3, episode 24! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[02:45] Initial thoughts on Certified Lover Boy and breaking down the overall promotion

[19:45] Is all publicity good publicity?

[28:00] LinkedIn says goodbye to their Stories feature due to low engagement

[33:50] Is having a vaccine passport in Ontario fair?

[42:10] Private companies stepping up when the government doesn’t - Uber, Lyft, and Bumble respond to the Texas abortion ban

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Season 3, episode 23! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[06:10] Initial thoughts on Kanye’s album and its promotion

[15:40] Drake’s recent promotional efforts for his upcoming album

[23:13] OnlyFans suspends their ban after a few days - did public backlash play a part?

[31:50] Should you see your coworkers as your “family”?

[41:10] Airbnb offers housing for 20k Afghan refugees

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Season 3, episode 22! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[03:40] Is it fair to require a vaccination to attend sports venues?

[10:15] OnlyFans is removing all sexually explicit content this fall to refocus their image. Is it too late to pivot?

[18:35] Tesla is releasing a new human-sized robot and it begs the question whether or not this will do more harm than good

[27:55] Are there brands that have reached a point where they don’t need to run ads anymore?

[37:50] Endy mistakingly releases a promo offer that took 95% off a product and then canceled all orders the next day with a CEO response

[42:40] What are our thoughts on DaBaby’s controversial statements towards the LGBTQ+ community?

[47:10] The Arkells brought out and celebrated a doctor on stage during their Toronto show

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Season 3, episode 21! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss:

[04:43] Is there a future for ads and art being streamed from outer space?

[15:44] Taco Bell uses a subliminal advertising approach with their latest campaign

[23:00] Jagmeet Singh, the leader of the NDP leveraging Tik Tok

[30:15] Should kids under 16 have full access to social media?

[37:05] A Whitney Houston hologram to headline a Las Vegas residency - cool or unethical?

[44:00] How do you feel about product placement in media?

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