KEEPING UP WITH THE MARKETING WORLD IN 2024

We hope you have had a wonderful start to your new year so far. However, the break is over and it's time to lock back into the marketing world. Here are some facts you might be interested in: half of businesses plan to expand their marketing teams this year, shop price inflation remains steady in December, shoppers are seemingly willing to accept AI in retail journeys so long as it’s transparent and many more. To keep up with the latest happenings in the industry to start the new year, be sure to check out this article with many more interesting facts to start the new year.

OTHER NEWS

KATT WILLIAMS CONTROVERSY

If you haven't heard about Katt Williams and his interview with Shannon Sharpe then you probably haven't been on the internet recently. Williams, a 52 year old comedian, took the opportunity to go on the former NFL players show and call out multiple celebrities, the entertainment industry, and just seemingly everyone and everything he wanted to call out. If you don't have time to watch the full interview, here is a detailed breakdown of everyone he took shots at, with also a link to the full youtube video if you would like to watch. Click the link here.

2024 GOLDEN GLOBES RECAP

I still remember the days I used to watch every award show with my mother. Ah, the good old days as some would say. As I've gotten older and older I have unfortunately lost the free time necessary to watch such events. Like for this year's Golden Globes when I was on a flight with no possibility of watching it, even if I wanted to. However, this doesn't mean that I don't want to know what has happened. If you're like me and want to know what has happened at the Golden Globes, this people magazine article has broken down the top 10 must know events that happened. Be sure to check it out . I prefer it over watching the whole rerun.

TOP POSTS OF THE WEEK

In the theme with the Christmas season, we have an example of the Grinch really stealing Christmas. The children's reactions are sure to give you a laugh. Check it out.

This is a TikTok every older brother can relate to no matter the age. Sometimes we just like to be annoying just so we can be annoying. Watch here.

Watch this youtuber make an incredible trick shot and rapper Chief Keef try to emulate it. Sure to add a laugh to your day.

FFB NEWSALERT

Can you grow your business in 2024?

Happy New Year from the FFB C fam! We are ready to make this year even better than last and to do this we need your help. If your business is struggling to unlock your consumer, social engagement, campaigns or influencer/partner management, be sure to reach out to us! Don`t be afraid, we don't bite! We hope you are as excited for the New Year as we are and we plan to continue to bring our marketing expertise to our old and new clients. Maybe you can be part of the family in 2024!

“It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live.” -Marcus Aurelius

TOPS SONGS OF THE WEEK

• Jamie xx → It's So Good: Into electronic music. Well this may just be the song for you. English DJ Jamie xx is probably best known for his album In Colour which got him a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album in 2016. Nearly 8 years later, Jamie is still going strong. Be sure to check out his newest single.
• Lil Tecca→ Down With Me: After his breakout year in 2019, New York rapper Lil Tecca has released almost every year. However, he is starting off 2024 strong, with this single that dropped on January 4th. Could this be another big year from Tecca? Only time will tell but this single is a good start.
• Luis R Conriquez & Peso Pluma → PixeladosMexican-American musician, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Luis R Conriquez has recently dropped an album, Corridos Belicos IV, his newest installment in his Corridos Belicos series. Included on this project is a song that features Peso Pluma, an artist previously featured in this newsletter. Featuring a more classical sound, this album is definitely one to check out, and this song is definitely a standout.