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Album 8 Track 18: What's Poppin? World Cup 2026

Album 8 Track 18: What's Poppin? World Cup 2026

The World Cup is officially upon us, North America! But you don’t need to be a fútbol historian to understand the sheer economic and cultural power of this tournament. In this special "What's Poppin'" episode of Brands, Beats & Bytes, hosts DC and Larry put on their brand lenses to dissect the 2026 FIFA World Cup using the classic marketing matrix: Product, Place, Price, and Promotion.

From Larry's firsthand experience launching Powerade during the 1994 World Cup to the multi-million dollar endorsement webs of Lionel Messi and Sir David Beckham…

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