Episode 606: Neal and Toby discuss Meta bringing ads to WhatsApp for the first time after years of avoiding the model. Then, anti-tourism protests are sweeping Europe where locals are spraying tourists with water guns. Also, JPMorgan and American Express are planning major changes to their premium credit cards in an effort to attract America’s biggest spenders. Meanwhile, Toby examines the trend of knitting, and more broadly, why younger Americans are getting into old-people hobbies. 00:00 - ‘Jaws’ returns to Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 3:15 - WhatsApp turns on ads 8:00 - Overtourism problem in Europe 12:00 - Credit card clash 17:00 - Toby’s Trends: Knitting 21:00 - Sprint Finish! Gain the edge with Amazon Ads by going to advertising.amazon.com/startnow Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note Watch Morning Brew Daily Here: https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow
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