Business Wars Daily
1,525 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 671 ratingsBusiness rivals are doing battle every day. On Business Wars Daily, we'll give you a brief daily update on the latest wars between the world's biggest companies. Hosted by David Brown from the hit podcast "Business Wars," listeners will get an inside look at some of today’s most controversial disputes and most surprising business stories: Uber and Lyft competing to invest in city scooters. The latest movie theater grudge match between DC and Marvel. Coffee companies fighting to fill your cup of joe in the morning. New episodes every Monday through Friday.
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In Only Ten Days, Dyson Invents a New Ventilator
April 01, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBToday is Wednesday, April 1, and we’re looking at Dyson vs. Ford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Instacart Workers, Others “Strike” for Pandemic Pay and Protection
March 31, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBToday is Tuesday, March 31, and we’re looking at Instacart Shoppers vs. Instacart. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the Devastated Movie Theater Biz, One Glimmer of Life: Drive-Ins
March 30, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBToday is Monday, March 30, 2020, and we’re looking at Paramount Drive-In vs. AMC Theatres. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Introducing Into America
March 28, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBInto America is a new podcast about politics, about policy, and the power that both have in shaping the lives of the American people. Into America is hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, Trymaine Lee, and features the journalists of NBC News. Coronavirus is continuing to spread and Americans are relying on the healthcare system to save them if they get sick. But what if you’re one of the 30 million Americans who are uninsured? In this week’s episode, Trymaine Lee talks with P...
Thanks to the Cancellation of Public Life, Fertility Apps Could Be in For a Big Moment
March 27, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.97 MBToday is Friday, March 27, 2020, and we’re looking at Ava vs. Flo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Calm Down, Transform Your Headspace: Anxiety Soothers for a Pandemic Age
March 26, 2020 07:05 - 6 minutes - 5.51 MBToday is Thursday, March 26, 2020, and we’re looking at Calm vs. Headspace See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Coronavirus Helps Tuna Titans Overcome Their Seafood Scandal
March 25, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBToday is Wednesday, March 25, 2020, and we’re looking at BumbleBee Tuna vs. Chicken of the Sea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With Coronavirus in View, Drugstores Make Prescription Delivery Free
March 24, 2020 07:05 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBToday is Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and we’re looking at CVS vs. Walgreens. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Disneyland is Closed. It’s Only the Fourth Time in 60 Years
March 23, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MBToday is Monday, March 23, 2020, and we’re looking at Disney vs. Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nike's Latest Sneakers are Trash -- and That’s the Selling Point
March 20, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBToday is Friday, March 20, and we’re looking at Nike vs. Adidas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wanna Buy a Book Publisher? Simon & Schuster is on the Market
March 19, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 5 MBToday is Thursday, March 19, and we’re looking at Simon & Schuster vs. Amazon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
No More Hugs for Hershey’s
March 18, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.69 MBToday is Wednesday, March 18, and we’re looking at Hershey’s vs. Cadbury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Robinhood Financial’s Terrible, Horrible, No-Good, Very Bad Day
March 17, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.22 MBToday is Tuesday, March 17, and we’re looking at Robinhood Financial vs. Fidelity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now? Maybe. Maybe Not.
March 16, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.83 MBToday is Monday, March 16, 2020, and we’re looking at Quicken Loans vs. Wells Fargo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Once Faltering, the Big Three Record Labels are Now Stronger Than Ever
March 13, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBToday is Friday, March 13, and we’re looking at Universal Music Group vs. Warner Music Group. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Coronavirus: Zoom Video Tops the “Stay-Home Stocks”
March 12, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBToday is Thursday, March 12, and we’re looking at Zoom Video Communications vs. Microsoft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Levi’s Introduces Paid Family Leave for Some Employees, But Not All
March 11, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBToday is Wednesday, March 11, and we’re looking at Levi’s vs. Wrangler. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
No, the Corona Virus Did Not Sink Sales of Corona Beer
March 10, 2020 07:05 - 4 minutes - 4.55 MBToday is Tuesday, March 10, and we’re looking at Corona vs. White Claw. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A “Cultural Icon”: The Legacy of Joe Coulombe, Trader Joe’s Founder
March 09, 2020 07:05 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBToday is Monday, March 9, 2020, and we’re looking at Trader Joe’s vs. Whole Foods. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lactation Wasn’t Even a Business. Why Breastfeeding Room Startups are On a Tear
March 06, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBToday is Friday, March 6, and we’re looking at Mamava vs. Leche Lounge. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Burger King’s Bold Advertising Goes Even Riskier with Moldy Whopper
March 05, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBToday is Thursday, March 5, and we’re looking at Burger King vs. Asana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Water Bottle as Fashion Statement: Hydro Flask Floats to the Top
March 04, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.8 MBToday is Wednesday, March 4, and we’re looking at Hydro Flask vs. Nalgene. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
No Longer a Pizza Maker, Softbank Portfolio Company Zume Flounders
March 03, 2020 08:05 - 3 minutes - 3.62 MBToday is Tuesday, March 3, and we’re looking at Zume vs. Domino’s Pizza. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Steps Down Abruptly
March 02, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBToday is Monday, March 2, 2020, and we’re looking at Disney vs. Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Introducing Byers Market
February 29, 2020 08:30 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBA new podcast hosted by NBC News Senior Media Reporter Dylan Byers that takes listeners behind the scenes of the rapidly changing world of technology and media. In the first episode, Byers sits down one-on-one with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg for her first interview since the release of “Facebook: The Inside Story”, the explosive new book by tech writer Steven Levy, who had unfettered access to Facebook’s headquarters for three years. Subscribe to Byers Market now: http://wondery...
Tiny, Independent Ski Cooper Fights the Titanics of Skiing
February 28, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBToday is Friday, February 28, and we’re looking at Ski Cooper vs. the Alterra and Vail Resorts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Riding the Productivity Wave, Unicorn Asana Plans to Go Public
February 27, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBToday is Thursday, February 27, and we’re looking at Asana vs. Microsoft Teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Saga Ends: Victoria’s Secret Sells, CEO Les Wexner Steps Down
February 26, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBToday is Wednesday, February 26, and we’re looking at Victoria’s Secret vs. ThirdLove. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Boy Scouts File for Bankruptcy
February 25, 2020 08:05 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBToday is Tuesday, February 25, and we’re looking at Boy Scouts of America vs. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Softbank, in Downward Spiral, Shutters Startup Brandless
February 24, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBToday is Monday, February 24, 2020, and we’re looking at Brandless vs. Amazon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Wondery presents The School of Greatness
February 22, 2020 09:30 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBThe School of Greatness with Lewis Howes is the best place to learn how to dream bigger, live better, and make an impact. The show features conversations with world-class game changers, and dives into topics from entrepreneurship and inspiration, to health and relationships. Subscribe today at: wondery.fm/BWDschoolofgreatness
With Huge New Investment, Headspace Sets Sights on Meditation Domination
February 21, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBToday is Friday, February 21, and we’re looking at Headspace vs. Calm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Not Such a Golden Unicorn? Airbnb Runs into Trouble Ahead of IPO
February 20, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBToday is Thursday, February 20, and we’re looking at Airbnb vs. Expedia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
First There Was Telemedicine. Then TelePsychiatry. Now Tele-Physical Therapy
February 19, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBToday is Wednesday, February 19, and we’re looking at Hinge Health vs. Reflexion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ghost Kitchens: The Biggest Trend You Never Heard Of
February 18, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MBToday is Tuesday, February 18, and we’re looking at Kitopi vs. Kitchen United. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Twitter to Take Action Against Deepfakes
February 17, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 5.03 MBToday is Monday, February 17, 2020, and we’re looking at Twitter vs. Youtube. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Saucony Reduces Carbon Footprint with Biodegradable Shoe
February 14, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBToday is Friday, February 14, and we’re looking at Saucony vs. Adidas. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1-800-Flowers Adds Venmo, Augmented Reality in Time for Valentine’s Day
February 13, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBToday is Thursday, February 13, and we’re looking at 1-800-Flowers vs. The Bouqs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buffeted by Scandal, Victoria’s Secret Searches for a Way Forward
February 12, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MBToday is Wednesday, February 12, and we’re looking at Victoria’s Secret vs. Aerie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Edgewell Harry’s Razors Merger After FTC Sues to Stop It
February 11, 2020 08:05 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBToday is Tuesday, February 11, and we’re looking at Schick vs. Gillette. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What’s Behind Tesla’s Crazy Stock Surge? The Future
February 10, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBToday is Monday, February 10, 2020, and we’re looking at Tesla vs. Ford. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
McDonald’s, Wendy’s Peck Away at Breakfast with New Chicken Sandwiches
February 07, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBToday is Friday, February 7, and we’re looking at McDonald’s vs. Wendy’s. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hand Sanitizer Doesn’t Prevent Disease, and the FDA wants Purell to Stop Saying it Does
February 06, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.21 MBToday is Thursday, February 6, and we’re looking at Purell vs. Bath & Body Works. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Massage Envy: You Never Knew You Needed This Papaya Peel (But You Do)
February 05, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBToday is Wednesday, February 5, and we’re looking at Massage Envy vs. Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rebel Merchant: Quietly, $1.5B Shopify is Challenging Amazon
February 04, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBToday is Tuesday, February 4, and we’re looking at Shopify vs. Amazon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As Coronavirus Surges, So Too Do Surgical Mask Sales
February 03, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBToday is Monday, February 3, 2020, and we’re looking at 3M vs. Honeywell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mr. Peanut Falls to His Death
January 31, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBToday is Friday, January 31, and we’re looking at Kraft Heinz vs. General Mills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As Privacy Fears About Sharing DNA Increase, So Do 23andMe’s Layoffs
January 30, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBToday is Thursday, January 30, and we’re looking at 23andMe vs. Ancestry.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Casper Files for IPO, Exposing Sagging Finances
January 29, 2020 08:05 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBToday is Wednesday, January 29, and we’re looking at Casper vs. Mattress Firm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lego Has a Cure For Adult Anxieties: Building Blocks
January 28, 2020 08:05 - 4 minutes - 4.12 MBToday is Tuesday, January 28, and we’re looking at The Lego Group vs. Playmobil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.