Universal Music Group announced it will stop licensing its songs to TikTok starting Wednesday due to issues like pay disagreements and AI concerns, meaning millions of TikTok videos using these songs will be muted. Click here to read the story at forbes.com. Discussion Questions:
Chuck E. Cheese is the place where a kid could be a kid — but the show inspired by the iconic play center is all for adults. Click here to read the story at people.com. Discussion Questions:
Marriott Bonvoy is taking a risk with such an unusual marketing strategy for the hotel industry. It could work or it could be a flop — but at least they’re trying new ways of reaching a younger audience. Click here to read the story at skift.com. Discussion Questions:
HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products announced today the return of the highly coveted Buddy the Elf™ Spaghetti meal kits. Click here to read the story at businesswire.com. Discussion Questions:
Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color? Pottery Barn launched its new colorful and cheerful home collaboration inspired by the classic holiday film “Elf.” Click here to read the story at foxbusiness.com. Discussion Questions:
SpongeBob usually lives in a pineapple under the sea, but he will finally return to his part-time residence: a blue box. Click here to read the story at today.com. Discussion Questions:
This Halloween, Donkey has you covered! DreamWorks’ lovable sidekick is letting you vacation in Shrek’s Swamp! Guests of the animated early 2000s classic Shrek can soon call the ogre’s stumpy, secluded haven home thanks to Airbnb. Click here to read the story at people.com. Discussion Questions:
After ditching social media, the brand doubled down on forging collaborations with the likes of Netflix, Mattel, and Paramount to fuel excitement. Here’s how that plan has played out. Click here to read the story at thedrum.com. Discussion Questions:
Caviar on Pringles? Yes, it is a thing, and you can thank the “Real Housewives of New York City.” Click here to read the story at al.com. Discussion Questions:
Pepsi is updating the soft drink’s logo ahead of its 125th anniversary – while paying tribute to the pop in the brand’s classic labeling. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions: