Brands of the Week: Star Wars Box Office Bomb, World Cup Tourism Miss, James Bond Race & AI Replacing Workers
On Brand with Donny DeutschShow Notes
This week, Donny Deutsch breaks down the biggest brands rising and falling this week — from Hollywood flops to Wall Street trust shifts, political advertising disruption, and the women's sports boom.
This week on Brands of the Week:
Star Wars' worst box office since 2012 — why The Mandalorian & Grogu underperformed despite $102M Memorial Day opening
Gen Z trusts DraftKings & Polymarket more than Disney and Bank of America — what this seismic brand trust shift reveals about the future of institutional brands
AI is replacing "lower value human capital" — a major bank CEO accidentally says the quiet part loud, sparking massive backlash
Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign — why his AI-generated, rap-infused political ads may be the future of political advertising
World Cup 2026 tourism disappointment — 5 million tickets sold but hotel bookings are collapsing, and America's global brand may be to blame
Enhanced Games & Silicon Valley doping — Peter Thiel-backed, Trump Jr.-endorsed: is this the future of sports or a dangerous testosterone marketing funnel?
Christie's $1.1 billion auction night — the most in history, and what it says about the tale of two economies
Women's sports exploding — the Caitlin Clark effect, WNBA surge, and why the 55+ demographic is driving the boom
Operation Epic Fury — is Michael Bay's film about an ongoing war a new low in military propaganda?
Yoko Ono's brand rehabilitation at 92, Jell-O goes natural, James Bond casting frontrunners, and Heart Attack Grill closes after 21 years
Older influencers outperform Gen Z creators — new Adweek research shows the 55+ demo controls 50% of consumer spending but gets almost no ad dollars
Plus: the science of why nighttime sex is bad for your relationship, America's most misspelled words, and a preview of Thursday's big interview with ABC's Martha Raddatz on her new book about war heroes.
In a world where everything is a brand — athletes, celebrities, companies, ideas, movements — Donny Deutsch helps you understand who's winning, who's losing, and why it matters. New episodes every Tuesday (Brands of the Week) and Thursday (long-form interview). Subscribe so you never miss a drop.
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