Happy Friday CEO!

While you were busy growing your empire…

1. 🥤 Stanley Got The Best Ad Ever

Stanley drinkware is buzzing right now after a TikTok showed one of their tumblers survive a car fire — with ice! The CEO then replied with an offer for a new car. It’s the kind of marketing opportunity money can’t buy. Read more here.

2. 🤖 OpenAI CEO Ousted

OpenAI’s founder and CEO Sam Altman was quite suddenly let go today. In a statement, the board said he was not always truthful. It’s a stunning move from a company under a ton of pressure right now. Read more here.

3. 🚫 Did Musk Doom X?

Rightfully so, Apple, Lionsgate, Disney, and others have pulled their advertising from X after a vile antisemitic post from Elon Musk. Experts say it’s only going to get worse from here for the platform. Read more here.

4. 💬 YouTube Leaned Into AI Music

YouTube is launching an AI tool that lets you create music with the cloned voices of real singers. What’s notable is that Google and labels are now leaning into this instead of fighting it. Read more here.

5. 🚙 Only EV Met Climate Goals

Even as demand for electric vehicles is slowing, a report found this is the only sector on track to reach 2030 climate goals. Everyone else really needs to catch up. Read more here.

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