Welcome back to the COCKY Podcast! This week, I cover some hot topics, including the controversy around Billy McFarland and the Fyre Festival 2, the shifting dynamics in DEI initiatives at Target, and the rise of in-home marketing trends. Additionally, we get into the success of Nuuly over Rent the Runway, Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin’s space venture, and the latest drama between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle with the Unwell Network. As always, check out our Substack for more content and to stay in the loop!
00:48 — Welcome back to COCKY!
01:25 — Substack Updates + South by Southwest
03:53 — Billy McFarland and the Cocky Mindset
09:25 — Target's DEI Reversal and Consumer Power
17:23 — In-Store Advertising and the Shift to In-Home Marketing
20:40 — Nuuly vs. Rent the Runway
27:14 — Blue Origin's All-Female Space Flight
29:44 — Alex Cooper and Alix Earle: Unwell Network Drama
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· Jungalow
· Tabitha Brown Target Collection
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