EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 1H 6M
EP159: How do we attract influencers? | Did iShowSpeed help us? | Elon and Sam in court but why?
from Trini TechCast · host makeITsimpleTT
The hosts break down how IShowSpeed’s whirlwind visit to Trinidad and Tobago left the government scrambling to turn viral chaos into an actual influencer strategy. While the streamer racked up millions of views, the conversation turns to whether the country truly gained lasting tourism value or just a very loud, high-octane weekend of traffic jams.Article: https://www.guardian.co.tt/business/maharaj-on-ishowspeeds-visit-govt-working-on-influencer-strategy-6.2.2579401.9006a1a31fSo, we’re looking at IShowSpeed essentially treating the Caribbean like his own personal stage, sparking a massive debate on whether this viral chaos actually helps local tourism or just pads his own view count. It’s the ultimate culture clash where 50 million subscribers get a crash course in Trini energy, leaving leaders wondering if they can turn a five-hour livestream into something more than just a temporary traffic jam.Article: https://trinidadexpress.com/features/local/ishowspeed-stirs-a-digital-debate/article_0f36f587-d78c-4e23-935a-24e79acbfb58.htmlThe high-stakes legal drama between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has officially hit the courtroom, as the duo spars over whether OpenAI "stole the charity" to become a profit-driven giant for Microsoft. It is basically a billionaire's breakup playing out in public, with jurors now tasked to decide if the future of AI belongs to a nonprofit mission or a massive IPO.Article: https://rollingout.com/2026/05/10/how-did-musk-and-sam-altman-end-battle/
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EP159: How do we attract influencers? | Did iShowSpeed help us? | Elon and Sam in court but why?
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