Kraft wants McDonalds to Add Mac & Cheese to the Big Mac!: Weekly Marketing News 10.14.22

Welcome back to another episode of The Radcast! This week Ryan shares his thoughts on Meta's Connect 2022, CBD entering the MLB, along with crazy social media holidays, and advice you won't hear anywhere else!

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Social Media News/Trends in the Metaverse

• Meta Showcases Latest VR Developments at Connect 2022, Including New Quest Pro Headset
• YouTube Launches @handles for Channels, Providing Another Way to Promote Your YouTube Presence

Marketing News:

• MLB initiates sponsorship deal with CBD brand Charlotte’s Web
• Kraft Really Wants McDonald's to Add Its Mac & Cheese to the Big Mac
• Chipotle’s ‘Boorito’ promo returns with BeReal, Cash App twist
• Mentos sustainability campaign ‘proves’ racoons are better at recycling

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