EPISODE · Sep 28, 2023 · 25 MIN
Unwrapping Kit Kat
from Down to Business English · host Skip Montreux
Become a D2B Member Today and get a 25% discount on an annual membership plan. Visit the Down to Business English website and use the discount code: D2B252023 at checkout Kit Kat, a chocolate bar that has transcended borders and cultures, offers an intriguing lesson in business English. From its humble beginnings in a 17th-century pie shop to its current status as a global brand, the Kit Kat story is a fascinating case study in international business strategies and language. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take you on a journey through the complex and fascinating world of Kit Kat. They discuss its origins, its dual manufacturing by Hershey's and Nestlé, and how it became a global phenomenon. Join Skip and Samantha and learn the answers to these questions: What is the history behind this chocolate bar that is beloved world wide? Why are flavored Kit Kats only available in some regions of the world and not others? And what is the story behind Kit Kat’s famous slogan? Follow Down to Business English on Apple podcasts, rate the show, and leave a comment. Contact Skip, Dez, and Samantha at [email protected] Follow Skip & Dez Skip Montreux on Linkedin Skip Montreux on Instagram Skip Montreux on Twitter Skip Montreux on Facebook Dez Morgan on Twitter RSS Feed
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Become a D2B Member Today and get a 25% discount on an annual membership plan Visit the Down to Business English website and use the discount code: D2B252023 at checkout Kit Kat, a chocolate bar that has transcended borders and cultures, offers an intriguing lesson in business English. From its humble beginnings in a 17th-century pie shop to its current status as a global brand, the Kit Kat story is a fascinating case study in international business strategies and language. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take you on a journey through the complex and fascinating world of Kit Kat. They discuss its origins, its dual manufacturing by Hershey’s and Nestlé, and how it became a global phenomenon. Join Skip and Samantha and learn the answers to these questions: What is the history behind this chocolate bar that is beloved world wide? Why are flavored Kit Kats only available in some regions of the world and not others? And what is the story behind Kit Kat’s famous slogan? They also explain and give examples of these useful business words and phrases: To take someone’s word for something (idiom) To fit a mold / mould (idiom) To renege (verb)
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