The Cassandra Podcast

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Mood-Boosting Music Apps, Luxury Labels Launching Restaurants, & Other Trends — Plus a Special Guest Star! Aug 16, 2019

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We have a treat for listeners this week: our host, Nina Rupp, is joined by Lynzie Riebling, the VP of Insights & Strategy at Revolt Media & TV, who gives Nina her brilliant lens on the topics of the week. They recap mood-boosting music apps, luxury labels launching restaurants, gaming smartphones, and mindful journaling apps, plus the exciting things Lynzie's up to at Revolt. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

A.I. Art, Startups Innovating Music, & Other Trends — Plus a Special Guest Star! Aug 09, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast I briefly touch on the four Daily topics of the week (startups innovating music, the confluence of A.I. and art, new mental health apps, and tech-inspired initiatives that improve the lives of the elderly) in a broader conversation about brands using creativity to improve the lives of their young consumers. Joining me this week is a special guest star! Kathy Sheehan, Cassandra's new Senior Vice President, participates in this conversation with me. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

New Niche Dating Apps, Healthy Puffed Snacks, & Other Trends Aug 02, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast I recap movie theaters launching ticket subscription services, healthy puffed snacks, new dating apps that cater to niche audiences, and next-gen dental care services. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

The Rise of Oat Milk Ice Cream, Modern High-Protein Cereals for Millennials, & Other Trends — Plus a Special Guest Star! Jul 26, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast I recap the rise of oat milk ice cream, sneaker brands making use of upcycled materials, modern high-protein cereals that target Millennials, and brands using geo-targeting to give consumers the goods on the go. Plus, this week we feature a special guest star! April Hautea, Cassandra's Insights Writer, chats with me about our mutual feelings on these healthy treats and gives listeners a peak into our upcoming Q3 Burnout report. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

Bespoke Beverages, Brands Design Experiential Testing Rooms, & Other Trends Jul 19, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast I recap bespoke beverages, retailers showing how their products withstand the weather, brands launching short-form, high-quality mobile entertainment, and the growing popularity of reusable food storage bags. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

Fish Alternatives, Gender-Fluid Fashion Lines, & Other Trends — Plus a Special Guest! Jul 12, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast I recap on-demand petcare services, social shopping platforms, startups pioneering alternatives sources of fish, and gender-fluid fashion lines. Plus, this week we feature a special guest star! Melanie Shreffler, Cassandra's Senior Director of Insights, chats with me about our recent Retail Report and gets us pumped for our upcoming Q3 report on Burnout. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

Occult-Inspired Products, Brands Championing Female Empowerment in Sports, & Other Trends Jun 21, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast I recap refillable beauty products, brands advocating for female empowerment in sports (specifically for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup), occult-inspired products, and electric bike/moped rideshare programs. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

Sexy Tourism Campaigns, High (As in 4/20) Spirits, & Other Trends — Plus A Special Guest! Jun 14, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast I recap 90s-inspired makeup palettes, sexy (and funny) travel campaigns, tech-enabled made-to-measure clothing, and brands concocting cannabis-infused beverages. Plus, this week we feature a special guest star! Julia Makhalova, Cassandra's Associate Director of Brand Strategy, chats with me about our upcoming Retail Report and gives her observational insights on innovative retailers. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

Chicken Nugget Ice Cream, Biscuit-Carrying Fanny Packs & Other Trends — Plus A Special Guest! Jun 07, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast we recap brands releasing functional foodie accessories (including the titular biscuit-holding fanny pack), sweets gone savory (e.g., chicken nugget ice cream), apparel brands continuing to launch rental services, and brands debuting product-adjacent beauty experiences. Plus, this week we feature a special guest star! April Hautea, an Insights Writer at Cassandra, chats with me about our upcoming Retail Report and gives me her take on our topics. For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

Boozy Ice Cream, Branded Pool Floats & Other Trends May 31, 2019

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In this week's episode of The Cassandra Daily Podcast we recap booze-adjacent ice cream, startups tackling menopause, and cool branded pool floats. Also, it's our dear co-host Meredith's last podcast episode! For more information on this week's topics, visit https://www.cassandra.co/daily.

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