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Pure Magic: The Oral History of Prince’s Super Bowl XLI Halftime Show
On February 4, 2007, amidst heavy rain in Miami, Prince delivered a memorable Super Bowl XLI halftime show that defied the logistical challenges posed by the storm. Known for his genre-defying music and bold persona, Prince curated a unique 12-minute set blending his hits with unexpected covers, such as a Foo Fighters song, highlighting his…
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Andrew Tindall: Debate over Pepsi Super Bowl ad proves we’re too obsessed with distinctiveness
The article critiques Pepsi’s 2023 Super Bowl ad, which humorously uses Coca-Cola’s polar bear to demonstrate a preference for Pepsi Max, sparking outrage among marketers fixated on distinctive brand assets (DBAs). It argues that the industry’s obsession with DBAs overshadows other crucial advertising elements like emotion, showmanship, and consistency, which are essential for profit growth,…
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Fwd: The Monocle Minute – Monday 9 February 2026
In a significant political development, Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her party achieved a major electoral victory, bolstered by her popularity and policies, while Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s conservative party secured a decisive win, reflecting a preference for stability amid economic and border tensions. Meanwhile, Europe is encouraged to strengthen its defense and…
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The week in charts
The « Week in Charts » series by McKinsey & Company offers data visualizations explaining global changes, focusing this week on aircraft inventory, US healthcare, and the Global Lighthouse Network. The series highlights a recovery in aircraft deliveries and commercial traffic to pre-pandemic levels, despite a decline in inventory turns, showcasing crucial insights into these sectors.
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In the age of AI, leadership is more important than ever
The article discusses the role of AI in transforming work by facilitating workflows between humans, agents, and robots, but emphasizes that leadership remains a uniquely human endeavor that cannot be replaced by technology. McKinsey Global Managing Partner Bob Sternfels, Senior Partner Daniel Pacthod, and Børge Brende argue that organizations must cultivate leaders who can integrate…
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Brains at work
The article emphasizes the emerging importance of the « brain economy » as a new driver of prosperity, replacing traditional measures of economic growth like physical capital and labor. With aging populations, persistent mental health challenges, and the rapid integration of AI transforming workplaces, cognitive capacity is becoming a critical factor in national competitiveness, highlighting the need…
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The Lab Spills Edition
Todd Osborn, a United States Air Force Weapons Systems veteran currently building a flight school, discusses how most blockbuster artificial sweeteners, like Saccharin (discovered in 1879), Cyclamate (1937), Aspartame (1965), and Sucralose, were found by accident rather than through deliberate clinical trials. This highlights the potential of accidental discoveries, as human sensory perception can detect…
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Why every platform is becoming an entertainment company — and why ads, as we knew them, didn’t survive the transition. A lot of people look at what’s happening right now and think this is just… | Colin McRae | 16 comments
Every platform is evolving into an entertainment company as the traditional ad-centric model breaks down under structural pressure, with platforms like Instagram and YouTube shifting focus to content that earns attention rather than merely placing ads. This transition sees creators like Mark Rober and entities like Sidemen Entertainment leveraging their built-in audiences for larger formats…
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