Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Corngate Update: MillerCoors Sues Anheuser-Busch Over ‘Lies’
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, March 29, and we’re looking at MillerCoors vs. Anheuser-Busch.See Privacy Policy ...
BodyArmor’s March Madness Campaign Taunts ‘Outdated’ Gatorade
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, March 28, and we’re looking at BodyArmor vs. Gatorade.See Privacy Policy at htt...
A New Green Deal: CVS To Sell CBD
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, March 27, and we’re looking at CVS vs. WalgreensSee Privacy Policy at https://...
Music Publishers Sue Peloton for $150 Million
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, March 26, and we’re looking at Peloton vs. SoulCycle.See Privacy Policy at https...
Instagram Rolls Out In-App Purchases
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, March 25, and we’re looking at Instagram vs. Amazon.See Privacy Policy at https:/...
It’s Showtime: Apple Finally Debuts Netflix Competitor
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, March 22, and we’re looking at Apple vs. Netflix.See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Chipotle Fans Win $750,000—In Tiny Venmo Deposits
21 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, March 21, and we’re looking at Chipotle vs. Qdoba.See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Blockchain Traces Tuna to its Source
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, March 20, and we’re looking at Bumble Bee vs. Chicken of the Sea.See Privacy P...
Hanes Marks March Madness with MJ Merch
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, March 19, and we’re looking at Hanes vs. Tommy John. See Privacy Policy at https...
Google to Unveil its ‘Future of Gaming’ Tomorrow
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, March 18, and we’re looking at Google vs. Sony.See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Wellness Beers: Gatorade Substitute?
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, March 15, and we’re looking at Sufferfest Beer vs. Gatorade.See Privacy Policy at...
Longtime Siblings Gap and Old Navy Split
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, March 14, and we’re looking at Gap vs. H&M.See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Steven Spielberg: No More Oscars for Netflix
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, March 13, and we’re looking at Steven Spielberg vs. Netflix.See Privacy Policy...
Tesla Cuts Prices—And Showrooms
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, March 12, and we’re looking at Tesla vs. Mercedes.See Privacy Policy at https://...
Under Pressure, Eli Lilly Announces a Cheaper Insulin
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, March 11, and we’re looking at Eli Lilly vs. Novo Nordisk.See Privacy Policy at h...
W-W Who? Weight Watchers’ Branding Blues
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, March 8, and we’re looking at Weight Watchers vs. Noom.See Privacy Policy at http...
Costco Bests Amazon in Customer Service
07 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, March 7, and we’re looking at Costco vs. Amazon.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Audi’s New Tech Helps You Catch the Green Lights
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, March 6, and we’re looking at Audi vs. BMW.See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Walmart Says Goodbye to Greeters
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, March 5, and we’re looking at Walmart vs. Amazon.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Nike’s Shares Fall After Sneaker Explosion
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, March 4, and we’re looking at Nike vs. Adidas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
A Bra for “Every Body”: ThirdLove Expands to 78 Sizes
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, March 1, and we’re looking at ThirdLove vs. Lively.See Privacy Policy at https://...
Patients Owe Lives to Smartwatches, They Say
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, February 28, and we’re looking at Apple Watch vs. Fitbit.See Privacy Policy at ...
Clinique Pops Up Experiential Stores
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, February 27, and we’re looking at Clinique vs. no-name brands.See Privacy Poli...
Hyperloop Travel Tested in Nevada Desert
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, February 26, and we’re looking at Virgin Hyperloop One vs. Transpod.See Privacy ...
How Much Does it Cost to Win an Oscar?
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, February 25, and we’re looking at Netflix vs. Warner Bros.See Privacy Policy at h...
Payless Could Head to Bankruptcy Court—Again
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, February 22, and we’re looking at Payless vs. Walmart.See Privacy Policy at https...
Mattel, on Rebound, to Debut Barbies with Disabilities
21 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, February 21, and we’re looking at Mattel vs. Hasbro.See Privacy Policy at https...
Popsockets Wants to Go Public
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, February 20, and we’re looking at PopSockets vs. Counterfeiters.See Privacy Po...
Fighting Climate Change—and Uber—Lyft Adds Electric Cars
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, February 19, and we’re looking at Lyft vs. Uber.See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Apple Stumbles Over Eavesdropping Bug
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, February 18, and we’re looking at Apple vs. Samsung.See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Airlines Improve In-Flight Entertainment
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, February 15, and we’re looking at American Airlines vs. United Airlines.See Priva...
Häagen-Dazs to Deliver Ice Cream in Refillable Containers
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, February 14, and we’re looking at Haagen-Dazs vs. Ben & Jerry’s.See Priva...
Casper’s Sleep Lab Caters to Nation of Insomniacs
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, February 13, and we’re looking at Casper vs. Saatva.See Privacy Policy at http...
McDonald’s Lost Its EU trademark and BK is “Lovin’ It”
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, February 12, and we’re looking at Burger King vs. McDonald’s.See Privacy Polic...
Gannett Rejects Hedge Fund’s Hostile Takeover Bid
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, February 11, and we’re looking at Gannett vs. Digital First Media.See Privacy Pol...
Another Airline Limits Flights for Fido
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, February 8, and we’re looking at Delta vs. United.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Bossypants: American Eagle Puts Teens in Charge of New Jeans Campaign
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, February 7, and we’re looking at American Eagle vs. Levis.See Privacy Policy at...
USPS Posts Highest Price Hike in History
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, February 6, and we’re looking at the U.S. Postal Service vs. UPS.See Privacy P...
Ebay Parts with PayPal: The End of an Era
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, February 5, and we’re looking at PayPal vs. Adyen.See Privacy Policy at https://...
Kraft Heinz Runs Food Porn Ad — on Real Porn Site
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, February 4, and we’re looking at Kraft Heinz vs. ConAgra. See Privacy Policy at h...
For Bud Light, A War Between Taste and Calories
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, February 1, and we’re looking at Anheuser-Busch vs. Bell Brewery.See Privacy Poli...
With Smart Security Systems, Amazon, UPS Send Porch Pirates Packing
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, January 31, and we’re looking at Amazon vs. UPS.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
TikTok: The $75 Billion Video App Taking Teens By Storm
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, January 30, and we’re looking at TikTok vs. Facebook. See Privacy Policy at ht...
Hydrox Accuses Oreo of Supermarket Sabotage
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, January 29, and we’re looking at Hydrox vs. Oreo.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Aeromexico Offers DNA-Based Discounts on Flights
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, January 28, and we’re looking at Areomexico.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Skittles Foregoes SuperBowl, Stages Broadway Musical Instead
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, January 25, and we’re looking at Skittles vs. M&M’s.See Privacy Policy at h...
“i-Buyers” Speed Home Sales — at a Price
24 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, January 24, and we’re looking at Opendoor vs. Knock.See Privacy Policy at https...
Siri, Tie My Nikes
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, January 23, and we’re looking at Nike vs. Adidas. See Privacy Policy at https:...
Hedge Fund Makes Hostile Bid for USA Today
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, January 22, and we’re looking at Digital First Media vs. Gannett.See Privacy Pol...
Gillette Tackles Toxic Masculinity with Edgy Ad
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, January 21, and we’re looking at Gillette vs. Harry’s. See Privacy Policy at ht...
Forget the Country Club: TopGolf Swings at the Digital Generation
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, January 18, and we’re looking at TopGolf vs. the golfing industry.See Privacy Pol...
Competing for Biz Travelers, United Deploys Dreamliner
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, January 17, and we’re looking at United Airlines vs. Delta.See Privacy Policy a...
Digital Assistants Everywhere: Mirrors, Toilets, Lawnmowers
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, January 16, and we’re looking at Amazon vs. Google. See Privacy Policy at http...
Harley’s New E-Hog Sports a $30K Price Tag
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, January 15, and we’re looking at Harley Davidson vs. Indian Motorcycles.See Priv...
For Phone Makers, the Future Comes with a Hinge
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, January 14, and we’re looking at Samsung vs. Royole. See Privacy Policy at https:...
Serena Williams Sports Gatorade Dehydration Patch
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, January 11, and we’re looking at Gatorade vs. Powerade.See Privacy Policy at http...
Dairy Industry Loses Another Nutty Fight
10 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, January 10, and we’re looking at the dairy industry vs. Blue Diamond Growers.Se...
Big Landlords Scrap With WeWork for Coworking Clients
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, January 9, and we’re looking at WeWork vs. Hana.See Privacy Policy at https://...
Regulators Question Trendy App’s High-Rate Accounts
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, January 8, and we’re looking at Robinhood Financial vs. the big banks.See Privac...
Whole Foods’ Huge Expansion: Going Rural and Suburban
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, January 7, and we’re looking at Whole Foods vs. Walmart. See Privacy Policy at ht...
The Spin Workout War Tilts toward Peloton
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, December 21, and we’re looking at SoulCycle vs. Peloton.See Privacy Policy at htt...
Rx Race: Prescriptions Delivered to Your Door, Overnight
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, December 20, and we’re looking at Walgreens vs. CVS.See Privacy Policy at https...
Moving to an Electric Future, GM Zaps the Chevy Volt
19 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, December 19, and we’re looking at General Motors vs. Toyota.See Privacy Policy...
With Geoconquesting, Burger King Trolls McDonald’s
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, December 18, and we’re looking at Burger King vs. McDonald’s.See Privacy Polic...
Uber, Lyft Play Chicken Over IPO
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, December 17, and we’re looking at Uber vs. Lyft. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Away, Tumi Send Luggage Competitors Packing
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, December 14, and we’re looking at Samsonite vs. Away. See Privacy Policy at https...
How Payless Tricked Influencers into Paying More
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, December 13, and we’re looking at Payless ShoeSource vs….Jimmy Choo?See Priva...
‘Rethinking the Home,’ Airbnb Becomes a Builder
12 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, December 12, and we’re looking at Airbnb vs. housing developers. See Privacy P...
Patagonia Gives $10m Tax Windfall to Eco Groups
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, December 11, and we’re looking at Patagonia vs. The North Face.See Privacy Polic...
AT&T Shakes Up Streaming Video Biz
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, December 10, and we’re looking at AT&T vs. Netflix.See Privacy Policy at http...
Google Takes a Bite out of Apple with iPhone-Friendly Cell Service
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, December 7, and we’re looking at Google Fi vs. Verizon & AT&T.See Privacy...
A Toy Story: FAO Schwarz Returns
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, December 6, and we’re looking at FAO Schwarz vs. Geoffrey’s Toybox.See Privac...
Targeting Lululemon, Outdoor Voices Aims to Kick Asana
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, December 5, and we’re looking at Lululemon vs. Outdoor Voices. See Privacy Pol...
Don’t Buy That Plane Ticket Now
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, December 4, and we’re looking at Hopper vs. Expedia.See Privacy Policy at https:...
YouTube Opts Out of the Streaming Wars
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November December 3, and we’re looking at YouTube vs. Amazon Prime. See Privacy P...
Pizza’s Newest Ingredient: A Robot
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 30, and we’re looking at Pizza Hut vs. Zume PizzaSee Privacy Policy at h...
Seeking Growth, Lowe’s Cuts Deeper
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 29, and we’re looking at Lowe’s vs. Home Depot See Privacy Policy at...
Levi’s Makes Old New, and Lucrative, Again
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 28, and we’re looking at Levi’s vs. Lee & WranglerSee Privacy P...
Victoria’s Secret Losing Consumer Affections to ThirdLove
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, November 27, and we’re looking at Victoria’s Secret vs. ThirdLoveSee Privacy P...
Once Impossible, Engineered Burgers Catch On
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November 26, and we’re looking at Impossible Foods vs. Beyond Meat.See Privacy Po...
There’s a Giraffe in Aisle 8: Toys Come to Supermarkets
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 23, and we’re looking at Kroger vs. Walmart and Amazon.See Privacy Polic...
The Latest Thanksgiving Tradition is Tiny Turkeys
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 22, and we’re looking at Butterball vs. Bell & Evans. See Privacy ...
The Feuding Family Behind Your Green Bean Casserole
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 21, and we’re looking at Campbell’s vs. itselfSee Privacy Policy at...
With Limited-Edition Chips, Pringles Slays Lays
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, November 20, and we’re looking at Pringles vs. Lays.See Privacy Policy at https:...
Stan Lee’s Brilliance: Making Heroes Human
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November 19, and we’re looking at Marvel vs. DC. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
I’ll Drink to That: The New $25,000 Scotch
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 16, and we’re looking at Johnnie Walker vs. MacallanSee Privacy Policy a...
Forget Millennials. Applebee’s Wants Stress Eaters
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 15, and we’re looking at Applebee's vs. Olive GardenSee Privacy Policy...
To Save the Planet, Drive a Tiny Car
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 14, and we’re looking at Elio Motors vs. ArcimotoSee Privacy Policy a...
No One Knows If Video Doorbells Actually Make You Safer
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, November 13, and we’re looking at Ring vs. NestSee Privacy Policy at https://art...
McDonald’s Asks: Want Career Counseling with That?
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November 12, and we’re looking at McDonald’s vs. the worldSee Privacy Policy at...
Pork Rind Powerhouses Battle for Pigskin Domination
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 9, and we’re looking at Utz vs. Frito-LaySee Privacy Policy at https://a...
Uber Eats’ Empire of Shadow Restaurants
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 8, and we’re looking at Uber Eats vs. GrubHubSee Privacy Policy at htt...
The Boom of the Baby Trackers
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 7, and we’re looking at Ava vs. FloSee Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Welcome to Sam’s Club, Where the Future Is Now
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, November 6, and we’re looking at Sam’s Club Now vs. Amazon GoSee Privacy Polic...
Lime Scooters Are Hot. Flaming Hot
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November 5, and we’re looking at Lime vs. BirdSee Privacy Policy at https://art19...
Eating Away at OpenTable’s Monopoly
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 2, and we’re looking at Open Table vs. Resy and ReserveSee Privacy Polic...
Home Repair Gets a Renovation
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 1, and we’re looking at Home Advisor vs. ThumbtackSee Privacy Policy a...
Feds to Starkist: “Sorry, Charlie”
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, October 31, and we’re looking at Starkist, BumbleBee and Chicken of the Sea ag...
To Grow Sales, Clorox Takes Our Temps
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, October 30, and we’re looking at Clorox vs. LysolSee Privacy Policy at https://a...
Apple to Give Away TV, Free
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, October 29, and we’re looking at Apple vs. Netflix & AmazonSee Privacy Policy...