Let's Do Shots!

There are so many wonderful marketing and advertising stories that need to be heard, but there's so little time. In this podcast, we speak about these stories in short and crisp episodes. Let's do shots! (Presented by Siddhant More from Mad Over Marketing)

Are The D'Amelio Sisters Going The Kardashian Way

In this episode, we dive into two of the most iconic families in the world of social media: The Kardashians and the D'Amelio's. When you look at them individually, they could not be more different from each other.One family became famous because of a leaked sex tape.The other family became famous because of a dancing tik-toker.But when you look closely, these families are shockingly similar.The D’Amelio sisters are indeed going the Kardashian way.

11-21
04:58

The Secret Behind Lululemon's Success

Lululemon is legit killing it.It has a revenue of almost 10 billion dollars.They are doing this at a 20% profit margin.And they are breathing down the necks of Nike and Adidas.And the reason isn’t what you think it is.There is a single reason why Lululemon has been able to do this, and it’s "thoughtfulness".Listen to the incredible story.

10-29
06:28

Why Netflix Is Investing In Latin America

The region is home to 650 million people, and Netflix wants to convert them into subscribers. But what is driving this strategy, and how is Netflix planning to win the streaming war in Latin America?We break it down in under 5 minutes, Let's Do Shots!

10-22
03:28

Reese Witherspoon Is A Genius

When you think of Reese, you probably think of Legally Blonde, or the more recent Big Little Lies and The Morning Show.But what makes her stand out from everyone else in the industry is her book club.Yes, her book club.She has turned her simple book club into millions and millions of dollars.How did she do that?Let’s do shots!

01-15
02:58

We Went To The Moon, But Why?

India has finally landed on the moon, but what next?What does landing on the moon mean for India?What does it mean for our people, our economy, our country?Let’s break it all down in less than 5 minutes

09-03
04:05

Tesla's Billion Dollar Side Hustle

Tesla began creating an expansive network of charging stations in the US to ensure their customers were never stranded without charge in the middle of nowhere. Little did they know, it would turn into potentially a 100 billion dollar business.

08-21
03:48

Is Metaverse Still A Thing?

Remember when everyone was obsessed with the Metaverse?But now, all of a sudden, no one is talking about it.Why did the idea not take off?Why are companies backing out?Where did it all start to go downhill?We explore it all in under five minutes.

04-18
04:51

The Rise and Fall of WeWork

WeWork went from being the highest valued startup of all time to losing almost its entire valuation in a matter of months.At the centre of it all was the most eccentric Founder the startup world has ever seen - Adam Neumann.From global domination to the brink of bankruptcy in a space of 6 months, where did it all go wrong for WeWork?

02-08
06:53

How Whisper Broke The Silence

In this episode we break down how Whisper has broken the silence around menstruation, one impactful campaign at a time.

05-07
04:30

How Tata Tea Awakened An Entire Nation

In this episode we explore how the iconic Tata Tea, and its agency partner, Lowe Lintas, brought to life the iconic brand POV of "Har subah, sirf utho mat, Jaago Re"

04-13
05:21

How Rado Became The Go To Gift At Indian Weddings

In this episode we explore the intriguing relationship between Rado and India, and how it became a mainstay at Indian weddings, with wedding trousseaus not being complete without an iconic Rado in it.

01-28
05:21

The Business of Being Roger Federer

In 2018, the long standing deal between Roger Federer and Nike ended. The ace athlete turned this loss into one of the most envious business deals with two other brands. A $300mn deal with Uniqlo and a stake in On worth another $300mn.

12-11
03:56

Why China Wants People To Have More Babies

Strict rules such as the infamous one-child policy might have once helped China contain the population explosion, but the working age population in China is shrinking dramatically. In response, the government has announced that couples can have up to three children, but a lot has changed in the last three decades.

12-09
05:20

How Michael Jackson Came To Own Almost Every Song By The Beatles

In this episode we explore the story of how Michael Jackson ended up owning the iconic music catalogue of The Beatles, and how Paul McCartney eventually won it back.

12-06
06:05

How DeBeers Convinced The Entire World That An Engagement Ring Must Be A Diamond Ring

Ever wondered why people almost exclusively pop the question with diamond rings? In this episode, we explore why diamond rings are by far the most popular engagement rings and the brilliant marketing campaign that made them so.

09-27
05:15

How Procter & Gamble Brought Diaper Culture To China

People didn’t need diapers when P&G first introduced Pampers in China. No matter how affordable or convenient, they simply didn’t care for it. So how did Pampers crack a market that was virtually non-existent? Listen to find out.

09-02
04:30

The Reason Why McDonald’s Flopped In These Countries

Believe it or not, some people in the world actually dislike McDonald’s so much that they’ve been ousted from the country. Countries like Kenya, Iceland, Bolivia and Nepal don’t have a single McDonald’s outlet. But why has a brand so loved everywhere else in the world failed to succeed in these countries? Listen to find out!

08-27
06:53

What Happened To Blackberry

In the mid 2000s, BlackBerry was undoubtedly the most popular phone in the world. Seemingly everybody had one, and those who didn't, wanted one. The brand held more than 20% of the global market share. What went wrong? How did an iconic brand become obsolete? Listen to find out.

08-19
05:52

The Road Ahead For Tesla In India

In this episode, we unpack the buzz around Tesla finally entering the Indian market, the steps that the carmaker might take to cement its success in India, and how India could take a leaf out of China’s EV playbook to potentially revolutionise EV adoption in the world’s largest democracy.

08-13
07:55

How China Churns Out Its Olympic Champions

In this episode, we explore how China has solidified its position as a sports superpower. We take a look at the different strategies the country has employed to harvest the maximum number of gold medals at the games, and take a peek into the country’s infamous sports boarding schools that create world champions out of their students.

08-05
06:33

Saranya

insightful!

08-20 Reply

Amit Kulkarni

very nice and informative , pls do continue this good work. add theam. wise history , science etc .

09-14 Reply

Mihir Vaishnav

Content is interesting but the delivery needs to be more natural

09-03 Reply

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