Episodes
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May 8, 2025
Duolingo Goes AI-First, KIND Rebrands, and Brands Bet on the Bots
The queen of Marketing Twitter joins the Meme Team podcast! Christina Garnett, author of the forthcoming book, "Transforming Customer–Brand Relationships: Use Emotional Connection To Build Loyalty" chats with Sonia and Amanda about: Duolingo declaring itself 'AI-first' How everything is content (and why this sucks) The magic of Lego F1 cars Rivian doubling down on community with its new ad campaign AI and Mark Zuckerberg KIND — and why a cringe moment outshined their thoughtfu...
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April 30, 2025
Slate’s Truck Launch, Bot Farms, and Brands in Disguise
Sonia and Amanda talk about millennial nostalgia, the innovative Slate Truck, the impact of viral user-generated content, and the challenges posed by bot farms on social media narratives. Follow us: Meme Team Podcast (official website) @soniabaschez on LinkedIn and Twitter/X @amandanat on LinkedIn and Twitter/X
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April 30, 2025
Protein Marketing, Katy Perry in Space, and Cultural WTFs
We talk about Americans' obsession with protein and protein products, the big problems about Katy Perry going to space (and what is wrong with Blue Origin), and then we end on a charming note about the Japanese ambassador to the UK Hiroshi Suzuki. Follow us: Meme Team Podcast (official website) @soniabaschez on LinkedIn and Twitter/X @amandanat on LinkedIn and Twitter/X
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April 30, 2025
Luxury Brand Myths, Rory McIlroy’s Halo Effect, and Ryan Coogler’s Quiet Influence
First episode of the Meme Team podcast! We talk about why everyone cared so much about Rory McIlroy winning the Masters, the real tea about TikTokers saying all the luxury brands manufacture in China, and the significance of Ryan Coogler's thought leadership. The conversation emphasizes the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and understanding audience truths in effective marketing. Takeaways: Rory McIlroy’s win resonated due to his long journey and underdog status. Trend jack...