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Business Wars

2018/11/20
Business Wars

Business Wars

2018/11/20

Shownote

As the extreme marketing battle between Red Bull and Monster reaches unprecedented heights (128,000 feet above sea level, to be precise), a new challenger steps onto the scene. 5-hour Energy, the tiny titan in the two ounce can, quickly plows through the e...

Highlights

In the high-stakes world of energy drinks, innovation and image are everything. While giants like Red Bull and Monster battle for dominance through spectacle and subculture, a small but potent contender disrupts the market with simplicity and precision. This is the story of how a tiny bottle sparked a giant shift—and how extreme risks, both physical and legal, came to define an industry on the edge.
07:14
Red Bull spent over $2 million on 'The Art of Flight' with no traditional advertising, only logo placement.
14:23
In December 2011, 14-year-old Anise Fournier died after consuming two Monster Energy drinks.
21:57
Monster CEO Rodney Sachs states the company does not target children in its marketing.

Chapters

How a tiny two-ounce shot took down energy drink giants
00:00
Red Bull's leap from drink to cinematic adventure brand
07:14
What made Red Bull's stunts worth millions in free publicity?
14:23
Monster's rebellion: How one tragedy threatened its entire empire
18:27
When energy drinks faced Congress: Marketing, minors, and mortality
25:57

Transcript

David Brown: It's spring 2003, and the Natural Products Expo is underway in Anaheim, California. A middle-aged man, dressed in a black, Mr. Rogers-style zip-up cardigan, carefully wanders the stalls, perusing dietary supplements and herbal teas. He's Manoj...