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Podcast: The Update with Brandon Julien
Episode: The Update- January 28th
Description: We’re officially trying to get the holidays right this year — which means planning early, budgeting responsibly, and pretending we’ve learned from past mistakes. (We have not. But we’re trying.) From Halloween ambitions to Christmas logistics, this is the year we swear we’ll nail the vibes and the execution. Then, a full-blown beverage industry confession: Sparkling Ice keeps dropping collaborations nobody asked for and everybody immediately buys. Starburst walked so this could sprint, and at this point we’re not even resisting anymore — just take the money and leave us with a receipt and a mild sugar rush. An...