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Latest episodes
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19 min
Adidas Skyscraper Stunts, ASU's New Influencer Degree, & Peacock Joins YouTube
Ep. 21 - Co-hosts Kimberly and Kyra break down the latest high-impact headlines across media, sports, and culture. The episode kicks off with Adidas's high-altitude streetwear laun…
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12 min
Coca Cola's Rebrand, Kim Kardashian's Energy Drink, & Gushers' Horror Film
Ep. 20 - Kimberly is OFF and in her stead is Jaephy our producer and Giana the Intern. The team highlights how brands are reshaping audience engagement across culture, media, and s…
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13 min
YouTube's Emmy Era, Disney's Moana Flops, & the Savannah Bananas on the ESPYs
Ep. 19 - This week on The Iconic Edit, we break down major shifts across sports, media, and culture, starting with a 12-state lawsuit aiming to block a $110 billion Warner Brothers…
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16 min
Emmy Noms, $3B in Podcast Spend, & the New Era of Product Placement
Ep. 18 - This week the team breaks down the massive structural shifts rewriting the playbooks across media, sports, and pop culture. We kick things off with a look at the Emmy Awar…
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16 min
Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon Fashion, LeBron's Next Move, & the Comcast/NBCU Separation
Ep. 17 - Welcome back to The Iconic Edit, your weekly briefing on the major shifts happening across sports, media, and culture! This week, we unpack Naomi Osaka turning the traditi…
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14 min
Taylor & Travis MSG Wedding Rumors, Zuckerberg's New Gamble, & The Levi's Stadium Scandal
Kimberly is joined by Jaephy (stepping in for Kyra) and our resident intern Giana to unpack a whirlwind week of power moves, viral blockbusters, and decentralization trends rewriti…
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12 min
Fox Acquires Roku, FIFA's Money Grab, & What is Cannes Lions?
Ep. 15 - In this jam-packed summer episode, we break down major industry shakeups, starting with Fox's massive $22 billion acquisition of Roku and SpaceX surging past Microsoft in…
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16 min
SpaceX Goes Public, Swifties in Toy Land, & The Creator World Cup
Ep. 14 - In this week's episode of The Iconic Edit, we dive into a historic media and finance milestone: SpaceX's record-breaking $1.75 trillion public debut, making it the largest…
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16 min
How YouTubers Beat Star Wars, Google's $85 Billion Bid, & The NFL Trade of the Year
The sports world is breaking, independent creators are taking over Hollywood, and AI is demanding billions of dollars to keep the lights on. In this episode, we break down the majo…
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17 min
The End of SEO, e.l.f.'s Viral Mockumentary, & The F1 Luxury Takeover
Ep. 12- In this episode, we break down the seismic shift in digital marketing as Google officially rolls out its AI search redesign to over 1 billion users—effectively killing trad…
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17 min
TikTok & Tubi, Canva & Cannes, Plus Real Data About AI Adoption
Ep. 11 - On today's Edit, the ladies break down the tectonic shifts dismantling traditional media empires in favor of creator-led platforms and self-owned brands. Netflix's global…
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17 min
Khloe Kardashian's New Move, Spencer Pratt for Mayor? + Memorial Day Trends
Ep. 10 - Is late-night TV officially dead? Today on The Iconic Edit, Kimberly and Kyra break down the shockwaves sent through the media world by the cancellation of Stephen Colbert…
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16 min
The Oscars Ban AI Actors, Google's Search Update & 2026 PGA Championship Preview
Ep. 9 - In this week's edit, we dive into the push-pull between traditional human artistry and the relentless surge of AI. From the Academy's hard line against digital actors to Go…
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14 min
Oprah's $1B Amazon Deal, Taylor Swift's War on AI, & Mother's Day Spending
Ep. 8 - Join us for this week's briefing on the collision of sports, media, and culture. We dive into the dismantling of the traditional agency model as WPP faces revenue declines…
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13 min
PayPal's Data Strategy, The Met Gala, & Lebron's Historic NBA Moment
Ep. 7 - On today's Edit we dive into PayPal's controversial new data-sharing strategy, celebrate a historic NBA milestone with LeBron and Bronny James, and analyze the rising deman…
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16 min
Bieberchella Records, A'ja Wilson's Supermax, & The 2026 NFL Draft
Ep. 6 - We dive into the massive shifts redefining sports, media, and culture. We kick things off with the landmark monopoly ruling against Ticketmaster/Live Nation and what it mea…
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16 min
Coachella 2026, ESPN's $3B NFL Power Play, & The Rise of AI Reality Stars
Ep. 5 - In today's briefing, Kimberly and Kyra break down a massive week in media consolidation, the record-breaking economy of live sports, and the "creatorfication" of traditiona…
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15 min
#4. Instagram Plus LEAK: Meta's New Subscription, The 2026 Masters Preview & Ad Spend Trends
Episode #4: Welcome back to The Iconic Edit, your weekly briefing on the intersection of media, sports, and culture. In Episode 4, hosts Kimberly Lovi and Kyra Stevens break down t…
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11 min
#3. Disney vs. OpenAI: The $1 Billion Dollar Breakup
From Apple's move into video podcasting to OpenAI's surprising decision to scrap Sora 2, the conversation this week highlights a rapidly shifting landscape where innovation isn't a…
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16 min
#2. The Battle For Hollywood + SXSW Insights and the Meghan & Harry Fall Out with Netflix
This week on The Iconic Edit, we break down a massive shift in media power: YouTube officially surpassing Disney to become the world's largest media company—and what that means for…