The Wealth Clock With Steven Weinstock

CEO Caught at Concert... Coldplay Profits Big

steven weinstock Season 999 Episode 2

Coldplay didn’t ask for it, but they might’ve just pulled off the most unexpected brand boost in recent history.

A viral kiss-cam moment at their concert exposed an alleged affair between a CEO and an HR exec. The result? Coldplay trends everywhere. The CEO loses his job. And Coldplay possibly gains billions in brand value.

Was it a wealth transfer or just perfect timing?

#Coldplay #Scandal #PRfail #MarketingLesson #Shorts

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Steven M Weinstock:

Coldplay was worth around $350 million, but after this week, they may have added a billion dollars to that number. Here's the crazy part. It wasn't from an album drop. It wasn't from a tour, it wasn't from a Super Bowl performance . It was from a kiss cam moment gone wrong involving a CEO. A human resource exec who got caught on screen looking like they really shouldn't be sitting together. Coldplay didn't ask for this attention, but they handled it perfectly. Social media blew up their name, trended worldwide free publicity through the roof. Meanwhile, the company may have lost hundreds of millions in value. He's out. The company is scrambling. Is this a wealth transfer? Did Coldplay gain what astronomer lost? Or is this just the internet being the internet? Either way, the business lesson is clear. Don't bring your side piece to a Coldplay concert. And if you're Coldplay, lean in, smile and monetize the chaos. Welcome to Marketing 2025.

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