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The Week of April 19 | Bitcoin Down by 7.9% to $61,842
April 19, 2024
The Week of April 19 | Bitcoin Down by 7.9% to $61,842
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In this episode of "Right About Now Weekly News," hosts Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen delve into a mix of business and marketing topics. They discuss Ice Cube's unique offer to Caitlin Clark, the innovative use of scent in McDonald's billboards, the unpredictable nature of Bitcoin, Travis Kelce's venture into game show hosting, and Tesla's pause on Cybertruck deliveries due to a design issue. The hosts offer their insights on each subject, blending analysis with conversational commentary, to keep listeners informed and engaged with the latest in business and marketing news.

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TAKEAWAYS

  • Ice Cube's offer to basketball player Caitlin Clark
  • McDonald's scented billboards
  • Fluctuation of Bitcoin
  • Travis Kelce hosting a game show
  • Tesla halting Cybertruck deliveries due to a design flaw

CHAPTERS

Ice Cube's Offer to Caitlin Clark (00:05:55) Ice Cube's offer to basketball player Caitlin Clark to play in the Big Three league for $5 million.

McDonald's Scented Billboards (00:09:28) McDonald's created billboards that diffuse the scent of its french fries to attract customers.

Fluctuation of Bitcoin (00:13:39) Bitcoin's 8% drop due to geopolitical events and its potential vulnerability to world events.

Travis Kelce Hosting Game Show (00:18:16) Travis Kelce hosting a spin-off of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" called "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?" on Amazon Prime Video.

Tesla Halting Cybertruck Deliveries (00:20:03) Tesla halting Cybertruck deliveries due to a design flaw causing the accelerator pedal to become stuck.

Coin Waste and Treasure Hunt (00:22:36) Discussion on Americans throwing away coins and a company hunting for discarded coins.

Cashless Society (00:24:47) Conversation about the difficulty of obtaining cash and the potential for a cashless future.

Trash Treasure and Metal Detectors (00:26:11) Exploration of the psychology of treasure hunting and the profitability of a business collecting coins from trash.

Look-Alike Day (00:27:41) Brief exchange about National Look-Alike Day and personal experiences of being compared to celebrities.

Closing Remarks (00:29:00) Appreciation for the audience, preview of upcoming episodes, and thanking the listeners.

 

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