business wars
Iconic and sometimes notorious business wars between key thought leaders and competitors in multiple categories, genres, and topics. From Nintendo and Sega to Penthouse and Playboy.
Meme Marketing: How Brands Are Winning Hearts Through Humor
Introduction: From Chuckles to Checkouts Scroll through your Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok feed for five minutes, and you’re almost guaranteed to see a meme. Maybe it’s a sassy cat, a cringeworthy throwback, or a viral quote slapped on a SpongeBob screenshot. But here’s the twist: that meme might actually be a marketing campaign.
By Kamran Zeb7 months ago in Journal
Beyond the 9-to-5: Navigating the Future of Work in a Changing World
The days when a consistent office job from 9 to 5 was the standard definition of employment are long gone. The future of work is changing in front of our eyes as a result of changes in global dynamics, technological advancements, and societal expectations. The nature of how, where, and why we work is changing quickly due to factors like flexible work arrangements and the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
By Haider Ali7 months ago in Journal
Elon Musk Has Fired One Of His Top Tesla Lieutenants
In a move that’s sent ripples through the automotive and tech sectors alike, Elon Musk has fired Omead Afshar—one of Tesla’s most trusted lieutenants and its head of operations for North America and Europe. Afshar’s termination comes at a precarious time for Tesla, as the electric vehicle pioneer faces slumping sales across its major markets, fierce competition from Chinese automakers, and increasing brand fatigue amid Musk’s polarizing public persona.
By Muhammad Sabeel7 months ago in Journal
Iran’s Supreme Leader Claims Victory over Israel in First Public Remarks Since Ceasefire
In his first public address since the ceasefire took effect, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei asserted Iran's triumph over both Israel and the United States. Speaking from a concealed location—flanked by the Iranian flag and a portrait of Khomeini—he said Tehran had delivered a “hand slap” to U.S. forces after missile strikes hit the U.S. base in Qatar
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun7 months ago in Journal
Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran
Introduction After 12 days of escalating conflict marked by missile strikes, air raids, and tense diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "complete and total ceasefire" between Israel and Iran on June 23, 2025. This declaration, made on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, signaled a potential end to one of the most dangerous flare-ups in the Middle East in recent years. The ceasefire announcement comes amid ongoing uncertainty about its implementation and the fragile state of regional peace.
By M Irfan Zafar7 months ago in Journal
Trump’s War and Peace: US Role in Iran-Israel Clash
A Ceasefire in Name Only On June 24, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran, marking what he called the end of the “12 Day War.” However, despite this bold announcement, the battlefield tells a different story. Israeli cities were still under fire from Iranian missiles just hours after Trump’s claim, and Israeli airstrikes reportedly continued up to the ceasefire deadline. Tehran, meanwhile, remains under siege, and Iranian officials have denied any formal agreement—revealing a dangerous dissonance between diplomacy and reality.
By Det. Marcus7 months ago in Journal
US Joins the Fire: Iran-Israel War Goes Nuclear
June 2025, What began as a series of tactical skirmishes and covert operations has spiraled into full-blown warfare: Israel and Iran are now engaged in direct military exchanges, including strategic air and missile strikes targeting each other’s territory. This marks a dramatic intensification of a conflict that has simmered for decades.
By Det. Marcus7 months ago in Journal
