Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Amazon’s Attempt to Take on Starlink
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, January 11, and we're looking at Amazon vs. SpaceX.Listen to Business Wars Daily ...
For Retailers, Returns Are a Massive Pain
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, January 10, and we're looking at Omoda vs. Perry Ellis.Listen to Business Wars D...
Keeping Watch on Apple's IP Dispute
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, January 9, and we're looking at Apple vs. Google.Listen to Business Wars Daily on ...
The Apps Wrangling the Multi-Billion Dollar Youth Sports Industry
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, January 8, and we're looking at MOJO Sports vs. LeagueApps.Listen to Business Wars ...
ENCORE: Mental Health Apps Struggle with PR Snafus
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, January 5, and we're looking at Cerebral vs. BetterHelp.Listen to Business Wars Dai...
ENCORE: Epic Pays Up For Privacy Violations
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, January 4, and we're looking at Epic Games vs. Activision Blizzard.Listen to Busi...
ENCORE: This May Be Mars, Inc.’s Healthiest Year Yet
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, January 3, and we're looking at Mars, Inc. vs Mondelēz International.Listen to ...
ENCORE: Serena Williams Wants to Help You Recover Faster
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, January 2, and we're looking at Will Perform vs. Icy Hot.Listen to Business Wars D...
ENCORE: New Year, New Challenges for Weight Loss Programs
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, January 1, and we're looking at WW vs. Noom.Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wo...
At McDonald's, A Burger Reckoning
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, December 22, and we're looking at McDonald's vs. Red Robin. See Privacy Policy at h...
Tab Fans Push for Coke to Bring it Back
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, December 21, and we're looking at The Coca-Cola Company vs. PepsiCo.See Privacy P...
Some SmileDirectClub Customers Are Frowning
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, December 20, and we're looking at Invisalign vs. SmileDirectClub.See Privacy Pol...
The $6 Billion Deal to Buy Macy’s
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, December 19, and we're looking at Macy's vs. Nordstrom vs. TJX Companies.See Priva...
Google’s Legal Loss Could Change the App Store
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, December 18, and we're looking at Google vs. Apple.See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
This Holiday Season, Soft and Squishy Rule
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, December 15, and we're looking at Beverly Hills Teddy Bear vs. Ty. See Privacy Poli...
Mark Cuban’s Major Impact on the Drug Industry
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
McDonald’s Top-Secret New Format Emerges
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, December 13, and we're looking at McDonald's vs. Burger King.See Privacy Policy ...
Snoop Dogg’s “Smoke-Free” Announcement a Marketing Ploy
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, December 12, and we're looking at Solo Stoves vs. Breeo.See Privacy Policy at http...
A Rural Airline Merger Could Face DOJ Challenge
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, December 11, and we're looking at Alaska Airlines vs. JetBlue.See Privacy Policy at...
TikTok Shop Gears Up for the Holidays
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, December 8, and we're looking at TikTok vs. Meta. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Buybuy Baby Is Born Again
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, December 7, and we're looking at Buybuy Baby vs. Babies R Us.See Privacy Policy a...
Mounjaro Beats Ozempic in Study
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, December 6, and we're looking at Novo Nordisk vs. Eli Lilly.See Privacy Policy a...
Alternative Content Gives Cinemas Hope
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, December 5, and we're looking at Fathom Events vs. Trafalgar Releasing.See Privacy...
Tourism Has a New Growth Driver: Sports
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, December 4, and we're looking at Roadtrips vs. Sports Travel and Tours.See Privacy ...
Hatched Wants to Prove that Love is Blind
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, December 1, and we're looking at Hatched vs. Taffy. See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Retailers Blame Losses on Self-Checkout
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 30, and we're looking at Walmart vs. Costco.See Privacy Policy at https:...
Baby Products Are Getting More Luxurious
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 29, and we're looking at Dior vs. Fendi vs. Gucci.See Privacy Policy at...
An Oil Giant Dips Into Lithium
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, November 28, and we're looking at Exxon vs. Albemarle vs. Livent.See Privacy Polic...
PepsiCo. Poised to Knock Coke Off Its Throne
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November 27, and we're looking at PepsiCo. vs. The Coca-Cola Company.See Privacy Po...
ENCORE: Zipcar Tangles with the Feds
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 24, and we're looking at Zipcar vs. Turo. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
ENCORE: Two Plant-Based Success Stories Shut Down
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 23, and we're looking at Hooray Foods vs. Nowadays.See Privacy Policy at...
ENCORE: In a Digital World, the Good Old Pencil is Still Going Strong
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 22, and we're looking at Faber-Castell vs. DOMS Industries.See Privacy ...
ENCORE: Temu and Shein Take Their Battle to Court
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, November 21, and we're looking at Temu vs. Shein.See Privacy Policy at https://art...
ENCORE: Tito's Says No to Canned Cocktails...Creatively
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November 20, and we're looking at Tito's vs. Grey Goose vs. Ketel One.See Privacy P...
Beleaguered Bud Light Tries for a Comeback
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 17, and we're looking at Bud Light vs. Modelo Espe. See Privacy Policy at ...
WeWork's Demise is the Latest Office Drama
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 16, and we're looking at WeWork vs. IWG.See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
Two Theme Parks and a Billion-Dollar Deal
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 15, and we're looking at Six Flags Entertainment vs. Cedar Fair.See Pri...
E.L.F. Beauty Sees Sales Skyrocket
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, November 14, and we're looking at E.L.F. Beauty vs. Thrive Causemetics.See Privacy...
Mint Meets Its End
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November 13, and we're looking at Intuit vs. Rocket Money.See Privacy Policy at htt...
Are Mushrooms the New Potato Chips?
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 10, and we're looking at Fun-Gal Snacks vs. The Snak Yard. See Privacy Pol...
Gamers Long for the Past
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 9, and we're looking at Epic Games vs. Activision Blizzard.See Privacy P...
Hertz Pumps the Brakes on its Tesla Deal
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 8, and we're looking at Hertz vs. Tesla.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Forever 21's Rival Becomes Its Partner
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, November 7, and we're looking at Forever 21 vs. Shein.See Privacy Policy at https:...
The World's Most Controversial Candy
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, November 6, and we're looking at Brach's Candy vs. Jelly Belly.See Privacy Policy a...
TikTok Encroaches On YouTube’s Territory
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, November 3, and we're looking at TikTok vs. YouTube. See Privacy Policy at https://...
Oil Giants Keep Their Feet on the Gas
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, November 2, and we're looking at Chevron vs. Exxon.See Privacy Policy at https://...
Skims Targets a New Audience
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, November 1, and we're looking at Skims vs. Spanx.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
PlayStation Unveils Its Inclusive Controller
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, October 31, and we're looking at Sony vs. Microsoft.See Privacy Policy at https://...
TP Companies Compete for the Bottom Line
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, October 30, and we're looking at Charmin vs. Quilted Northern.See Privacy Policy at...
Zipcar Tangles with the Feds
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, October 27, and we're looking at Zipcar vs. Turo. See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Gunmakers, Meet Gamemakers
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, October 26, and we're looking at Activision Blizzard vs. Electronic Arts.See Priv...
A Beloved Book Fair Tries to Dodge Lawsuits
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, October 25, and we're looking at Scholastic vs. Heinemann.See Privacy Policy at ...
Mars Wrigley's Bowl-Filling Candy Campaign
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, October 24, and we're looking at Mars Wrigley vs. Hershey.See Privacy Policy at ht...
Rite Aid is the Latest Retail Pharmacy Casualty
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, October 23, and we're looking at Rite Aid vs. CVS.See Privacy Policy at https://art...
Two Gossip Apps Are In a Legal Catfight
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, October 20, and we're looking at Sidechat vs. Fizz. See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Robotaxis Keep Chugging, Despite Backlash
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, October 19, and we're looking at Waymo vs. Cruise.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Blue Apron to Become an Acquired Taste
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, October 18, and we're looking at Blue Apron vs. Hello Fresh.See Privacy Policy a...
The #1 Beer in the U.S. is Mexican
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, October 17, and we're looking at Modelo Especial vs. Dos Equis.See Privacy Policy ...
Soda Giants Deal with the Aftershock of Weight Loss Drugs
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, October 16, and we're looking at PepsiCo. vs. The Coca-Cola Company.See Privacy Pol...
Fast Food Chains Are Going Vegan
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, October 13, and we're looking at Taco Bell vs. Del Taco. See Privacy Policy at http...
Zoom’s Latest Bid to Overthrow Microsoft
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, October 12, and we're looking at Zoom vs. Microsoft.See Privacy Policy at https:/...
The Taylor Swift Effect Hits the Salad Dressing Aisle
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, October 11, and we're looking at Kraft Heinz vs. Hidden Valley.See Privacy Polic...
Toys R Us Plans Bricks-and-Mortar Comeback - Again
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, October 10, and we're looking at Toys R Us vs. Walmart.See Privacy Policy at https...
TV Companies, Come Get Your Space Junk
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, October 9, and we're looking at Dish vs. DirecTV.See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Google Bids Farewell to Its Podcast App
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, October 6, and we're looking at Google vs. Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://a...
Jenny Craig Rises from the Ashes
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, October 5, and we're looking at Jenny Craig vs. Nutrisystem.See Privacy Policy at...
Costco Members Have New Healthcare Options
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, October 4, and we're looking at Sesame vs. Amazon Clinic.See Privacy Policy at h...
Microsoft Staves Off an Anti-Trust Lawsuit
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, October 3, and we're looking at Microsoft vs. Salesforce.See Privacy Policy at htt...
Tinder Offers Power Users a Pricey VIP Subscription
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, October 2, and we're looking at Tinder vs. The League.See Privacy Policy at https:/...
Crayola Hopes Its Flower Business Blooms
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, September 29, and we're looking at Crayola Flowers vs. 1-800-Flowers. See Privacy P...
Two Plant-Based Success Stories Shut Down
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, September 28, and we're looking at Hooray Foods vs. Nowadays.See Privacy Policy a...
The Latest iPhone Comes With Wooing Wireless Companies
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, September 27, and we're looking at AT&T vs. Verizon vs. T-Mobile.See Privacy...
Ice Cream Brands Keep their Cool in an ESG Freeze
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, September 26, and we're looking at Tillamook vs. Ben and Jerry's.See Privacy Polic...
Your Next Ultrasound Could Be Interpreted by AI
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, September 25, and we're looking at GE HealthCare vs. Siemens Healthineers.See Priva...
Woody and Buzz, Meet the NFL
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, September 22, and we're looking at CBS vs. Disney. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
A Fizzy Farewell to Self-Serve Soda
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, September 21, and we're looking at McDonald's vs. Burger King.See Privacy Policy ...
In a Digital World, the Good Old Pencil is Still Going Strong
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, September 20, and we're looking at Faber-Castell vs. DOMS Industries.See Privacy...
Wayfair and IKEA Compete with AI
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, September 19, and we're looking at Wayfair vs. IKEA.See Privacy Policy at https://...
A Jelly Giant Scoops Up a Snack Cake King
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, September 18, and we're looking at The J.M. Smucker Company vs. Mondelez Internatio...
Mercedes' New EV Lineup Has People Buzzing
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, September 15, and we're looking at Mercedes-Benz vs. BMW vs. Tesla.See Privacy Poli...
Weight-Loss Startups Struggle With Shortages
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, September 14, and we're looking at Calibrate vs. Ro.See Privacy Policy at https:/...
What Does Amgen’s FTC Settlement Mean for Its Rival?
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, September 13, and we're looking at Amgen vs. Pfizer.See Privacy Policy at https:...
AMC Nabs a Swift Win
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, September 12, and we're looking at AMC vs. Universal Pictures.See Privacy Policy a...
Zillow Gets in the Home Loan Game
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, September 11, and we're looking at Zillow vs. Rocket Mortgage.See Privacy Policy at...
Hit the Sky, Jack, and Don't You Come Back
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, September 8, and we're looking at Alef Aeronautics vs. Aska.See Privacy Policy at h...
Campbell’s Pays Billions for Rao’s Secret Sauce
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, September 7, and we're looking at Prego vs. Rao's.See Privacy Policy at https://a...
The App Using Dating Rules to Help Users Find Apartments
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, September 6, and we're looking at Kiki vs. Airbnb.See Privacy Policy at https://...
The Battle Against AI-Manipulated Images
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, September 5, and we're looking at Glaze vs. PhotoGuard.See Privacy Policy at https...
Subway’s Buyer Could Be Its Hero
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, September 4, and we're looking at Subway vs. Jimmy John's.See Privacy Policy at htt...
Chik-Fil-A Bats Away Sandwich Rivals
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, September 1, and we're looking at Chik-Fil-A vs. Popeye's.See Privacy Policy at htt...
Drug Companies Get Good News on Vaccines
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, August 31, and we're looking at Pfizer vs. Novavax.See Privacy Policy at https://...
Snapchat Wants to Help You Live Your AI Dreams
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, August 30, and we're looking at Snap Inc. vs. Remini.See Privacy Policy at https...
No-Frills Aldi Announces Even More Expansion
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, August 29, and we're looking at Aldi vs. Kroger.See Privacy Policy at https://art1...
Big Food’s New Battleground: The School Lunchroom
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, August 28, and we're looking at Kraft Heinz vs. General Mills.See Privacy Policy at...
AI Can Help You Find Love…Kind Of
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, August 25, and we're looking at Teaser AI vs. Iris vs. Blush.See Privacy Policy at ...
TV Giants Battle for Pro Sports Broadcast Rights
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Thursday, August 24, and we're looking at E.W. Scripps Co. vs. Gray Television vs. Nexstar ...
McDonald’s Quietly Removes “ESG” References from Its Website
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Wednesday, August 23, and we're looking at McDonald's vs. Yum! Brands.See Privacy Policy at...
Can Booze Boost the Bottom Line for Coffee Chains?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Tuesday, August 22, and we're looking at Dunkin' vs. Starbucks.See Privacy Policy at https:...
A Vietnamese EV Maker’s Eye-Popping Wall Street Debut
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Monday, August 21, and we're looking at VinFast vs. Ford vs. GM.See Privacy Policy at https...
Forget Food. DoorDash Wants to Deliver Everything.
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today is Friday, August 18, and we're looking at DoorDash vs. Uber Eats.See Privacy Policy at https:...