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Season 5, episode 18! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [01:00] Month recap: Travel stories + Caribana weekend recap [12:55] Twitter destroys over a decade of brand equity by rebranding as “X” [20:10] Are UFO’s real? [27:10] Did Travis Scott’s new album live up to the hype? [36:42] The marketing of Barbie [44:58] Meta blocks news in Canada Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 17! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:27] Week recap: Homelessness in the city, Instagram launches Threads [18:45] Should an employer be able to fire an employee based on their social media? [30:35] Should you find happiness through your job? [37:30] Marketing and media pressure on athlete prospects [41:30] First fully electric flying car is cleared for test runs in the USA Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 16! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:30] Quick Recap: New Lil Uzi album, No #1 Hip-Hop albums yet in 2023, The news coverage of the Titan submersible, NBA free agency updates [21:45] Elon Musk imposes a limit on tweets users can view - and here comes the Twitter app alternatives - are there too many social apps? [30:35] Lab grown meat is FDA approved - is this the future of meat consumption? [36:10] Brilliance of the marketing behind the Barbie movie Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 15! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [10:00] Black representation in the tech industry [14:05] Gunna album review [19:23] How companies treat Juneteenth, Pride, and Indigenous heritage month [30:43] Twitter is adding a job portal - can they compete with LinkedIn? [33:26] Modelo surpasses Bud Light as the top beer in America after the boycott [36:00] Lionel Messi signs with MLS team; Inter Miami Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 14! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:18] Week recap: Our summer bucketlist, NBA finals, wildfires [16:29] Apple announces a new era of spatial computing with Vision Pro [30:41] Netflix crackdown on password sharing leads to a surge in new accounts [35:00] New study shows workers are stressed globally more than ever before Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 13! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [01:38] Week recap: NBA Playoff predictions, summer in Toronto [13:28] Who’s still watching the Fast and Furious franchise? [17:28] When does marketing work on you personally?  [28:28] Would you turn your brain into a computer if you could? [36:58] Do “top advertising trends” even matter? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 12! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [07:22] Week recap: NBA Playoffs, Historical WNBA game in Toronto, Ja Morant doing the most [16:50] France bans parents from posting photos of their children on social media [24:35] How do you even market to gen-z?  [34:20] Dating feature coming to Twitter - why? [42:20] New innovation in retail  Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 11! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [03:34] Week recap: NBA and NHL Playoff recap, Tank vs Garcia fight, Snoop Dogg buying the Senators? [14:43] Is tipping culture getting out of hand? [21:42] Are AI-generated commercials going to take over? [32:52] POCAM study revealing the state of the ad/marketing industry in regards to racial diversity [42:46] Toronto ranked the friendliest city in the world Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 10! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:10] Week recap: Raptors are out, New Drake and the Weeknd song with AI, Netflix fumbles the Love is Blind reunion [13:55] Bud Light under fire from anti-trans Americans [25:05] CEO berating employees after cutting their bonuses [36:25] Ad agencies making pointless gimmicky products - who's it for? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 09! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [06:15] Weekly recap: Is Drake's song using AI, Public speaking tips, NBA playoffs kicking off [13:38] Levi’s gets backlash for using Black AI-generated models [18:48] Beyonce’s Ivy Park and Adidas end their partnership [24:03] Job post with racial discrimination goes viral [28:03] Boston Pizza’s ad for the Masters Tournament goes wrong [38:42] L’oréal acquires Aesop Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 08! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [07:35] Brands jumping in on April Fool’s [11:12] Importance of networking as a student [16:30] Racial bias in sports journalism with women’s college basketball [24:40] The AI boom and misinformation [36:15] Is TikTok on the verge of being banned in the U.S? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 07! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [08:10] People in Ottawa mourn the loss of a notorious McDonald’s [10:30] The happiest countries list is out [16:30] The influx of toxic male podcasts [26:34] Toronto gym offers TTC self defense courses [29:40] Commentary on lazy content from marketing publications [36:15] Taco bell sponsors a wedding in the metaverse Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix@malickbba@dakturner

Season 5, episode 06! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [08:14] Quick Oscar’s recap [14:26] More apps copying TikTok and this time it's Spotify [21:10] New dating app uses AI to help you find love [28:00] International Women’s Day messaging from companies [40:37] Netflix is getting into live events [44:04] Zellers is making a comeback to Canada Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

Season 5, episode 05! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [08:15] Nordstrom is closing all stores in Canada - why do we think they weren’t profitable? [17:40] Is the crypto hype over already? [26:30] Ja Morant is fumbling the bag with his off-the-court antics [32:20] Beyonce’s 'Ivy Park' line is not selling as expected - why not? [39:07] Barbers are slacking on a key customer opportunity Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

Season 5, episode 04! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:45] NBA All-Star weekend recap [15:50] Meta and NBA partner up to fuse tech with the fan experience [30:35] Instagram offers a paid subscription tier for verification badges [36:45] Do paywalls on industry publications create inaccessibility? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

Season 5, episode 03! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:45] Toronto mayor steps down amidst scandal [09:20] Recent UFO sightings across North America [21:51] SuperBowl recap - do we care about the ads anymore? [27:58] Netflix cracks down on password sharing in Canada [37:00] TikTok employees reveal they can influence which videos go viral [43:00] Companies being cringeworthy during Black History Month Feel good news of the week [48:25] Lebron James becomes the NBA all-time leading scorer Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

Season 5, episode 02! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [05:35] Surge in violence on the TTC - what’s being done about this? [17:05] Is today’s music worse than "back in the day"? [24:39] YouTube is demonetizing videos with swearing [31:18] Gen-zers won’t apply for jobs unless the salary is listed [39:55] The lacklustre collab between Tiffany & Co and Nike Feel good news of the week [45:05] MrBeast helps correct the vision of 1000 blind people around the world Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

Season 5, episode 01! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [06:35] What’s the root cause of these recent tech layoffs? [16:22] The authenticity or lack thereof of Corporate Social Responsibility [31:10] Food 'hacks' going viral on TikTok [39:10] Brands tying themselves to communities they have no business being a part of Feel good news of the week [48:57] Popeyes meme kid that went viral 10 years ago gets sponsored by Popeyes as a college athlete Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

Season 4, episode 28! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [06:50] Recap of the biggest moments of 2022 [23:35] What did we learn this year about ourselves? [32:54] Standouts of the year (music, movies, tv shows, memes, etc) [42:40] What didn’t go so well in 2022? [54:10] What are we focused on for 2023? Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner

Season 4, episode 27! Here's what Dak and Malick discuss: [04:35] Going through our Spotify Wrapped/Apple Replay for 2022 [13:39] Our take on Heroes & Villains by Metro Boomin [18:15] AI taking over art and creativity - what's next? [34:15] Brittney Griner is released from Russian prison [39:17] What change have we seen from agencies that were committed to change back in 2020? Feel good news of the week [45:20] Lizzo dedicates her people Choice Awards speech to 17 women activists Send us a message on Instagram (@the_madmix) or email us at info@themadmix.com Be sure to subscribe to our podcast channel so that you're the first to know when new episodes drop! All The MAD Mix content can be found at themadmix.com @the_madmix @malickbba @dakturner