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Labubu is expected to bring in over $4B to its parent company Pop Mart this year. The trendy toy has won hearts all around the globe, but how did it become a viral sensation and what are the numbers on its gargantuan growth? Plus: Target is under new leadership and Applebee’s shares a sales increase. Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clic...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Water tastings are upon us. The trend might actually reflect the growing sober-curious movement, where people want fancy drink experiences without alcohol—though paying $26 for water still feels like the restaurant equivalent of buying bottled air. Plus: McDonald’s and BTS partner up...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Pawn shops are reporting 4% growth in merchandise sales as families facing  tight budgets discover they can save up to 50% on back-to-school essentials by shopping secondhand. We examine how Americans are selling gold jewelry to fund school supplies and why the booming pawn shop busi...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The real news crisis isn't just misinformation, but the isolation and superficiality that current news and social platforms create. InPress represents a radical reimagining where staying informed becomes a pathway to human connection. Founder Adam Harder joins the show to discuss how...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're breaking down OpenAI's messy GPT-5 rollout and their promise to "never do this again" after facing user backlash for forcing everyone onto a single model in the name of simplicity. We’ll also analyze whether Perplexity's ambitious $34.5B Chrome acquisition makes sense. Plus: Sl...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds We're covering the growing trend of shoeless startups, from Cursor's chaotic shoe pile to companies that provide slipper stipends and heated floors for their barefoot employees. A few other companies have implemented something similar, so why is this happening and will it come to you...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Spirit Airlines reported a devastating $245.8 million loss on $1.02 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, burning through cash so fast that management warned of potential collapse within a year. We examine how the ultra-low-cost airline's post-bankruptcy optimism crumbled under weak demand...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The sports streaming landscape has changed yet again. After merging with Skydance, Paramount just spent the big bucks on UFC rights. So is this big of a purchase worth it? And how will it affect the ever-evolving sports rights market? Plus: AOL will shut down dial-up and Ford invests...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI is creating a massive competitive advantage for marketers who master prompt engineering and strategic implementation, but it's also making traditional attribution and measurement nearly impossible. So our guests, Eric Siu and Neil Patel from the Marketing School podcast, will help...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds It’s your weekly AI update! Today we're covering Google's massive AI education investment and whether it's preparing students for future careers or just teaching them to build their own replacements. We'll also tackle the growing security risks as everything becomes AI-powered, and w...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Today we’re tackling the world of ultra-exclusive fitness clubs where celebrities can deadlift without ending up on TikTok and members pay $350+ monthly for the privilege of working out with "curated, like-minded people." These gyms are turning fitness into the ultimate status symbol...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Japan's tourism success story has become a nightmare, with towns like Biei resorting to cutting down decades-old trees to deter obnoxious selfie-taking crowds. We examine how tourists are straining Japan's famous hospitality culture, forcing communities to choose between economic ben...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Economic uncertainty and rising prices have killed the "what the heck" purchase, with shoppers clipping coupons again, buying generic brands, and making multiple store trips to hunt for deals. Companies from Chipotle to P&G are watching customers trade down to cheaper options while f...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Pecan milk is suddenly everywhere. Turns out pecans are basically the overachieving cousin of almonds—they're drought-tolerant, don't need imported bees for pollination, and taste like butter instead of cardboard, which is honestly a low bar, but here we are. So can pecans turn over...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds AI search is fundamentally breaking the web's click-through economy, from Google's 8% click rate to the birth of "AIO" (AI Optimization) where brands optimize for hyper-specific queries instead of broad keywords. While AI referrals jumped 357% year-over-year, the traditional SEO indu...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The Spaghett, a $3-4 DIY cocktail that replaces Prosecco with Miller High Life, has become the perfect drink for budget-conscious Americans who still want sophisticated flavors. We examine how this dive bar creation reflects broader economic pressures, as consumers seek "cheap and ch...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Six months after wildfires destroyed over 11,000 homes in LA, few rebuild permits have been approved, leaving families stuck in limbo while costs skyrocket. Enter Cosmic, a San Francisco startup that's rolling mobile micro-factories into fire zones to build fire-resistant homes 10 ti...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds Stadiums worldwide are deploying innovative solutions to combat rising temperatures. Extreme heat is forcing fundamental changes in sports architecture and scheduling, so how are stadiums trying to cool down and save both players and fans? Plus: Beyond Meat releases a steak and Tesla...

Wanna start a side hustle but need an idea? Check out our Side Hustle Ideas Database: https://clickhubspot.com/thds The media business isn’t easy. However, niche publications are always popping up and achieving success. Hope King is a renowned business journalist and is the founder of Macro Talk, a video-first media company publishing to YouTube and LinkedIn. She’s here to give us some answers and...

Awesome Pod alert!!! Recently Phill Agnew from the Nudge podcast joined us to take a look at how an NYC mayoral candidate's marketing strategy won him the primary. Nudge breaks down the hidden psychology behind what we do and why we do it. This is smart science-backed insights that actually work. Make sure you check it out. This episode is all about the flop of the 1st version of Instagram, and ho...

If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp In this week’s AI update, we're covering ChatGPT's massive usage numbers versus Google's search do...

If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp We're covering the legal battle between viral "Sylvanian Drama" creator Thea Von Engelbrechten and...

If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp A new generation of children's magazines is succeeding by offering beautifully designed, ad-free a...

If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp Americans are still buying expensive beef despite record prices while fake meat companies crash an...

If you or someone you know is building something powerful with AI, and wants $50,000 to make it, now’s the time to submit your pitch for The Next Big AIdea, an AI pitch competition hosted by HubSpot Media and HubSpot for Startups. Submit your pitch here: https://www.hubspot.com/startups/ai-pitch-comp Today's chat reveals how Zohran Mamdani's campaign cracked the code of modern political psychology...