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New brands for 2020

Brands come and go.

Tree hugging millennial and Z generation is brand fickle so the rotation of brands is more likely to speed up.  Here are some well thought brainy ideas for the our marketers to consider as we enter 2020.
  • Luxe SUV for the insider stock selling elite called 'Ghosn Escape' from Infiniti 
    • a less luxe and smaller version released in Mexico will be called 'Car los lux' from Nissan
  • Recyclable underwear made from polymers that does not need washing - 'Undyniable'
  • Lowest glycemic index sweetener derived from recycled plastics -  'Poly C-wrap' (rhymes with syrup) - only available in 2 liter recyclable bottles at Costco
  • Psychologist services for ADD clientele branded as 'Shrink wrap' (sold in 1 hour sessions - subscription for a years worth at a discount if paid in full)
  • Newest beverage with multi colored bubbles, bobas and caffeine -  'Bobble heads'
  • Quite unique and unlimited audio channel subscription - headsets free - where user only hears silence branded as 'Quiet'.
  • Age reversing cycle that you pedal backwards with an abacus on its handlebars sold as 'Beads of sweat'.  Actual cycle is delivered in parts as a daily delivery and the user has an added challenge to put it together.  Payments in installments commensurate with parts delivered.  The cycle only operates if the user is able to crack a code on the abacus (beads arrive one at a time).
The last item purchased with an instalment plan from a Vietnamese fintech brand called 'Unsung', will also earn unlimited eastbound rides on Amtrak.

Amtrak service to be named 'Crack of Don' (rhymes with Dawn) for one person, one scooter and one pet and a free joint rolled up fresh as you depart.  West, North and South bound rides as well as helmets and doggie bags will incur extra charge.

This plan has been put in place by the governors of America to allow for population balancing and is part of the new Pan Pacific alliance to make America move again.  It appears that the west coast has gotten too heavy with most of the public squatting going on here.

You are welcome very much (for this free advice) Americas marketers for running with this.

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