Thursday, April 4

5 Things You Missed Today

April 04, 2024

Good Evening,

Here’s what you missed today:

1. 🤯 Alphabet Could Acquire HubSpot

Rumors are flying that Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is exploring the possibility of buying HubSpot, a CRM and marketing automation company with a market cap of over $33 billion. Read more here →

🌟 Your Business Deserves Better

You used to own your audience — mailing product catalogs or coupons, sending email blasts, & more — directly connecting with your audience.

Now, success depends on paying platforms like Facebook and Google every time you want to reach your audience. It’s a landlord-tenant relationship where you rent your audience. How can you break free?

2. 🌑 Eclipse Causes U.S. Hotel Boom

The upcoming solar eclipse has already caused hotels, like Super 8 locations, on the path of totality to majorly increase prices (ex. from $95 to $949 per night) and, in some cases, sell out. Read more here →

3. 👖 Beyoncé Boosts Levi’s Stocks?

Levi Strauss, a major maker of jeans, had a 20% surge in stock price after strong Q1 earnings. The success may be attributed to added exposure thanks to Beyoncé’s new song “LEVII’S JEANS.” Read more here →

4. 🛻 Ford Loses Startup Mentality

Ford announced it’s delaying the production of two new electric vehicles, now slated to arrive in 2026 and 2027. While the company once embraced a fast-and-lean approach, this move signals a step backward. Read more here →

👉🏼 Things Worth Checking Out

The 1 and only @MarketingMax is hosting a free live webinar on 3 Secrets To Generating Leads With Your Own Newsletter on April 11th! RSVP here →

5. 🎥 YouTube’s Hosting a Coachella Livestream

YouTube’s bringing back its multiview experience, popularized for live sporting events, for Coachella’s two-weekend music festival starting next week… but does multiview apply the same to live music? Read more here →

Bonus. CEO Tip Of The Day

Scaling your team isn’t as easy as just hiring more. Here’s how to successfully scale your team while avoiding chaos.

*Wanna reach our audience? Start here →

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