Uncle Nearest, Nike & the Cost of Cultural Missteps

#26: Welcome to the first episode of The Kickback Briefing, a new format breaking down the latest wins, challenges, and stories shaping business and culture and the lessons we can learn from them.

This week we discuss:

• The latest update in the Uncle Nearest $108M loan lawsuit
• Whether the brand could be forced into a sale
• Nike’s MLK “Honor the King” sneaker controversy
• The difference between brand intent vs. cultural impact
• Netflix signing podcast deals and competing with YouTube
• What founders can learn from major platform pivots

Articles for Reference:

• Lexington Herald Leader
• Distillery Trail
• The Spirits Business
• Yahoo Sports
• Time
• Tech Crunch
• Business Insider

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