Coachella used to be about music. Now it’s about brands.In this episode, we unpack what happens when culture gets commercialized. From influencer-heavy crowds to brand activations that feel more like content factories than real experiences, Coachella has become a case study in how attention has overtaken entertainment.We get into why brands are pouring money into events like this, how influencer-led companies are starting to outperform traditional ones, and why smaller brands often make the mistake of chasing the same playbook without understanding the tradeoffs.This episode turns into a bigger conversation about world-building—what it actually means, why it works, and how brands like Rhode and 818 are doing it well. At the same time, we challenge the idea that fast growth equals great brands, and talk about what it really takes to build something that lasts.We also break down Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance as a reflection of personal brand drift, and look at what happens when legacy brands like Vogue try to stay relevant in a completely different cultural landscape.This episode is really about one thing: what happens when everything becomes content—and what brands need to do differently because of it.

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