Netflix is Gaslighting Us (E10)

Beyoncé is gearing up for the NFL Christmas Gameday halftime show, while Volvo and Jaguar’s latest ads are bringing the tears (for very different reasons). Plus, Smirnoff appoints Troye Sivan as their new Chief Vibes Officer—what does that even mean? This week on Big Things, we’re talking all things holiday hype, brand moves and more.

More from us:

• Mitzi Payne
• Mike Payne

Timestamps:

• 01:00 – We are living in a winter wonderland ☃️
• 02:30 – Big Thing #1: Beyoncé is performing during the halftime show for the NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix.
• 5:20 – Netflix livestreaming attempts (is Netflix gaslighting us?).
• 8:20 – NBA’s Disney take over: a family-friendly game.
• 11:40 – Jason Kelce to host a late-night talk show on ESPN.
• 19:00 – Big Thing #2: Volvo and Jaguar ads make us cry, and it’s not for the same reasons.
• 25:00 – Rebrands aren’t easy, but this was not it Jaguar.
• 27:50 – Mitzi wants a Volvo.
• 35:00 – Big Thing #3: Smirnoff announces Troye Sivan as Chief Vibes Officer and charged with keeping the vibes immaculate ✨
• 41:40 – Domingo makes an appearance on SNL again and shows up at the Sabrina Carpenter concert in LA.
• 45:44 – We’re in the top 15% of podcasters!

Show notes:

• Volvo commercial: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_f2Ecuol6t/?igsh=MWNiNGVodWR6MDVtbg==
• The SCAN 👀 CLUB Gift Guide: https://scanclub.substack.com/p/gift-guide-what-people-want-for-the
• The SCAN 👀 CLUB Trend Report: https://scanclub.substack.com/p/what-digital-audiences-want-in-2024

Big Things with Mitzi (@mmmitzi) and Mike (@mmmiiike).

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Production by Morgan Berna, editing by Oliver Banyard.