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DIS

MAT

The article discusses various entertainment news, including the financial comeback of Tony Bennett, the potential sale of Disney's linear TV assets, and Mattel's marketing strategy. Bennett's financial turnaround was largely due to his son's financial management, which included building a stock portfolio. Disney's CEO Bob Iger is reportedly considering selling the company's linear TV assets, including ABC, FX, Nat Geo, Freeform, and Disney Channel. Mattel is giving away free dolls to children at schools as part of its 'You Can Be Anything' program.

Portfolio Pulse from Anthony Noto

July 23, 2023 | 8:14 pm

KSCP

TSLA

Knightscope announced that its Robot Roadshow will be featured at Tesla Takeover 2023, the largest Tesla owners event in North America, taking place on July 29-30 at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 21, 2023 | 5:08 pm

LYFT

Lyft's CEO appeared on CNBC to discuss the company's progress in gaining market share in the rideshare industry.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 21, 2023 | 3:53 pm

MAT

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz discussed the opening weekend for 'Barbie' on CNBC. No specific details about the performance or future plans were provided.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 21, 2023 | 3:18 pm

ZD

Citron Research has tweeted about the changing landscape of online journalism, stating that content has become a commodity. They specifically mentioned Zillow Group (ZD) as having a 'yawn' business model in this context.

Portfolio Pulse from Happy Mohamed

July 21, 2023 | 2:05 pm

MAT

Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), the manufacturer of Barbie dolls, has been accused of stealth marketing in schools through its 'You Can Be Anything' program, according to a report in the British Medical Journal. Critics argue that the program, which involves Barbie-themed events and teaching materials, serves to subtly promote the brand. Health experts have raised concerns about the potential impact of such marketing tactics on children's health and well-being.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

July 21, 2023 | 10:28 am

VWAGY

Volkswagen (OTCPK: VWAGY) is set to debut its festival-ready, multi-colored Glamper Van at PennFest 2023 in Buckinghamshire on Friday. The van, based on Volkswagen's ID.Buzz Cargo, is designed for festival-goers and features Instagram-ready photo booths with props, lighting, and a camera with a makeover filter. The ID.Buzz Cargo transporter was launched in May 2022 and is inspired by the Volkswagen T1 microbus or ‘hippie van’ from the 1950s. However, the vehicle is yet to start delivery in the U.S., with the first deliveries expected to start in 2024.

Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf

July 21, 2023 | 9:29 am

TSLA

TWTR

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and Twitter, announced plans to change the auto-reply for media inquiries sent to Twitter's press email address from a poop emoji to an 'infinite loop' message. This follows a significant restructuring of Twitter's communications team after Musk's takeover in November 2022. Tesla has reportedly operated without a dedicated PR department since October 2020.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 21, 2023 | 4:07 am

AMZN

META

US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced her upcoming stream on Amazon's Twitch platform, sparking curiosity among Twitter users as to why she isn't choosing Twitter for streaming. The stream is scheduled for July 22, with Hasan Piker and other special guests. The announcement has also excited users of Meta Platforms' newly launched social media platform, Threads. Twitch recently faced backlash for implementing strict limitations on channel monetization, but reversed the changes due to the negative response.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

July 21, 2023 | 2:28 am

AMZN

Andreea Matei has made close to $22,000 in eight months by reviewing Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) products through the company's influencer program. The program pays members a commission based on sales that occur after a consumer watches a video review. Matei is averaging about $2,700 a month in passive income from her review videos, spending about three hours a week filming and editing content.

Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert

July 20, 2023 | 9:48 pm