Brands Mean a Lot
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Fan-fiction dedicated to the Kellogg's cereal mascots. Happy Pride month.
Jared Holst
Jun 13CommentShare
Robinhood's ad series "We're all investors" would like us to believe investing's the ticket to abundance. It isn't just selling a trading app, it's sel…
Jared Holst
Jun 6CommentShare
What happens when you combine eldercare with tech's two hottest trends, 1099 labor and selling data to 3rd parties?
Jared Holst
May 23CommentShare
Am I too late to write about Dawson's Creek?
Jared Holst
May 16CommentShare
The FDA would like to ban menthol cigarettes. What's this mean for our access to other vices.
Jared Holst
May 9CommentShare
Apple rolled out new a new tool that makes online tracking more obvious. What does it mean to want to stay tracked?
Jared Holst
May 2CommentShare
A new digital horse racing technology powered by the blockchain opens up a world of intriguingly gruesome possibilities.
Jared Holst
Apr 25CommentShare
When we outsource call centers, we not only outsource work, we outsource customer contempt.
Jared Holst
Apr 18CommentShare
I put forth my thesis on the BS economy.
Jared Holst
Apr 11Comment 2Share
Happy Easter to those celebrating. Tough past few days for me as I experienced some serious writer’s block. I appreciate you sticking with me and hope …
Jared Holst
Apr 4CommentShare
Black Rifle Coffee has made violence a core component of its brand. Amongst other things, I use an Ayn Rand quote to illustrate why this is problematic.
Jared Holst
Mar 28Comment 4Share
Most things are paid for right away, labor is not. This, plus stagnating wages and a lack of free, widely available banking options, has paved the way …
Jared Holst
Mar 21Comment 5Share
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