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GOOGL

Elon Musk criticized the increasing number of advertisements on Alphabet Inc.-owned YouTube, terming it as 'Ad Creep'. This criticism comes amidst YouTube's decision to limit individual ad control options for creators and adjust its ad format. YouTube also plans to increase the price for YouTube Premium to $13.99 per month.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 16, 2023 | 6:58 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has announced a new offer for consumers to win a free Model Y Long Range. Users with 1,000 referral credits can redeem them for a chance to win the vehicle, with the winner to be selected in January 2024. The offer is part of Tesla's referral program, which rewards active participants in various ways.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 14, 2023 | 8:35 am

CMG

SBUX

TikTokers have discovered ways to get up to 50% off on Starbucks drinks by manipulating the chain's mobile app. Starbucks confirmed that such customizations are part of the brand experience. Last year, Chipotle Mexican Grill had to remove tacos from its digital ordering channels after customers found a way to create a cheaper burrito.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 14, 2023 | 7:20 am

TSLA

A video of Tesla's Cybertruck and Semi 'racing' has resurfaced online as the company prepares for its Q3 earnings and the Cybertruck launch event. The video, which also features the Model S, 3, X, and Y, is believed to be a promotional shoot rather than a race. The Cybertruck and Semi were unveiled in 2019 and 2017 respectively, with the first Semi deliveries made to PepsiCo in December last year.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 14, 2023 | 3:09 am

DIS

Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) is partnering with TikTok to offer fans an interactive experience in honor of Disney's 100th anniversary. The four-week activation will be live in 24 regions worldwide and will feature Disney content, music, trivia, and a special Disney100 Playlist. Disney will also become a TikTok Pulse Premiere publisher, allowing advertisers to deliver ads adjacent to Disney content on TikTok's For You feed.

Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri

October 13, 2023 | 7:21 pm

MRMD

MariMed, Inc (OTCQX:MRMD) has announced a limited-time program called 'Small Batch Exclusives' that allows customers to purchase rare cannabis strains at its Panacea Wellness dispensaries in Massachusetts. The program will run from Oct. 13 to Nov. 11. Customers who purchase six strains will receive a free 3.5-gram jar featuring a mystery strain. The initiative is a lead-in to Green Wednesday, one of the biggest days of the year for cannabis sales.

Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic

October 13, 2023 | 2:04 pm

WKEY

WISeKey's subsidiary, WISe.ART, has initiated a campaign to attract galleries, museums, and artists to its NFT marketplace. This move is aimed at expanding the company's presence in the growing NFT market.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 13, 2023 | 7:06 am

TSLA

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) has launched new Cybertruck-inspired products on its merchandise store, including a limited edition set of CyberBeer and CyberStein. The products are a nod to the upcoming Cybertruck launch event. The beer is brewed and bottled in California by Buzzrock Brewing Co. The set, which also includes two matte black ceramic beer steins, can be ordered for $150 and will start shipping later this month.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

October 13, 2023 | 4:44 am

JAPAY

NFLX

PM

Netflix's new docuseries 'Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul' tells the story of how e-cigarette startup Juul, once valued at nearly $40 billion, crashed due to aggressive marketing to teens and millennials that led to the vaping crisis. The series also highlights the role of Japan Tobacco International (JAPAY) and Philip Morris (PM) in the rise of Juul.

Portfolio Pulse from Maureen Meehan

October 13, 2023 | 12:29 am

DIS

DKNG

LULU

WBD

NHL rookie Connor Bedard's performance is attracting record viewership for ESPN, owned by Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), and could also benefit Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU), which signed Bedard to an endorsement deal. The Chicago Blackhawks' games, featuring Bedard, are setting viewership records, with the opening night match averaging 1.43 million viewers. This could also impact DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) as bettors are watching the Calder Trophy, awarded to the top rookie, where Bedard is the favorite. The Blackhawks' second game aired on TNT, a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD), but viewership figures are not yet available.

Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje

October 12, 2023 | 5:59 pm