125: Google My Business Will Show Call History

Google has begun to show actual caller data, including their caller ID information such as the name and phone number, along with the date of the call.Listen to the Flash Briefing to hear how many phone calls are being missed.


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124: Miller is Launching a Seltzer…but not theirs.

On Thursday, May 13, Miller Beer will attach cases of hard seltzer to a rocket and send the oh-so-trendy beverage hurtling into the atmosphere. Beer fans can suggest the seltzer brand that most deserves to be propelled from the planet at mgd.com/seltzerlaunch. Listen to the briefing to hear how one beer company is wrapping its arms around its most dedicated fans.


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123: Pepsi Launches a Virtual Restaurant

Pepsi has launched Pep’s Place, a virtual restaurant that lets consumers pick their favorite beverage to see suggested food pairings available for ordering and delivery, Listen to the briefing to hear how this concept is “beverage before food”.


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122: Restaurant Workers Planning to Leave Over Low Wages and Tips

The top three reasons restaurant workers are leaving their jobs are low wages and tips (76%), COVID-19 safety concerns (55%) and concerns over hospitality and harassment from customers (39%), according to a One Fair Wage report released on Wednesday. Listen to the briefing to hear what other concerns workers have and why retaining restaurant staff is going to be more challenging.


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118: #SignWars

Businesses in Ontario Canada have been shuttered during the 3rd wave of COVID. For the past week, the Canadian town of Listowel has been embroiled in a war of words via business signs that has captivated local residents and people around the world. 

It started as a battle between two businesses in the Ontario town – Speedy Glass and Dairy Queen (DQ) – and has since spread to the entire town and even further afield. Listen to the briefing to hear how this friendly competition is lifting spirits and engaging customers.


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