From Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to Sweet Heat Starburst, America’s snacks are getting spicier. Now, Coca-Cola wants in on the trend. Click here to read the story at apnews.com. Discussion Questions:
Fashion, luxury and cosmetics brands are among the 600 apps headed to the Apple Vision Pro. Click here to read the story at venturebeat.com. Discussion Questions:
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, a new era dawns upon you—the era of space tourism. What once only existed in the realms of your favorite science fiction shows, and the dreams of visionaries are now becoming a reality, thanks to technological advancements. Click here to read the story Read more…
CES has always been the place for weird, out-there gadgets to make their debuts, and this year’s show is no exception. Click here to read the story at techcrunch.com. Discussion Questions:
BodyArmor is launching a zero-sugar product as the Coca-Cola-owned brand takes aim at a similar Gatorade beverage from rival PepsiCo. Click here to read the story at fooddive.com. Discussion Questions:
Pepsi is encouraging fans to “get wild” in a campaign promoting its Pepsi Wild Cherry soda. The initiative, which consists of two 30-second spots, arrives just in time for NFL Wild Card Weekend, the start of the league’s highly-anticipated postseason. Click here to read the story at thedrum.com. Discussion Questions:
Marriott Bonvoy is taking a risk with such an unusual marketing strategy for the hotel industry. It could work or it could be a flop — but at least they’re trying new ways of reaching a younger audience. Click here to read the story at skift.com. Discussion Questions:
Peloton will develop custom content for TikTok as part of a new agreement with the popular social media app, according to a press release. Click here to read the story at marketingdive.com. Discussion Questions:
Teacher Note: Consider visiting Wendy’s Facebook page in class before discussing this news story. here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/wendys. I don’t know if you spend much time scrolling the Facebook feeds of fast-food restaurants, but if you haven’t visited Wendy’s page lately, you should. It’s complete chaos. None of it Read more…
If you’re a dog owner and you’ve been thinking that there just aren’t enough flavored beverages for pooches, worry no more. Click here to read the story at yahoo.com. Discussion Questions: