Morning musing: When everyone has screens, high speed WiFi, USB-C, lounges, ample first and prem economy seating, etc. etc. when does premiumization backslide into commoditization?
American Airlines U-turn.
Years after former CEO Doug Parker insisted the benefit was not worth the cost of seatback screens, personal displays are coming to all seats on all mainline American planes.
Years after former CEO Doug Parker insisted the benefit was not worth the cost of seatback screens, personal displays are coming to all seats on all mainline American planes.
American Airlines to add economy class screens - The Points Guy
American Airlines is upping its game in economy class with seatback screens coming to all mainline planes.
thepointsguy.com
August 18, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Morning musing: When everyone has screens, high speed WiFi, USB-C, lounges, ample first and prem economy seating, etc. etc. when does premiumization backslide into commoditization?
Corporations have shifted to an economy of “premiumization” — hiking prices for luxury goods only the rich can afford and then trying to sell them to everyone. @emmarjanssen.bsky.social reports on the plutonomy:
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Selling the Poor on Spending Like They’re Rich - The American Prospect
How plutonomy, premiumization, and social media squeeze the middle class.
trib.al
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Corporations have shifted to an economy of “premiumization” — hiking prices for luxury goods only the rich can afford and then trying to sell them to everyone. @emmarjanssen.bsky.social reports on the plutonomy:
trib.al/iBhQe6h
trib.al/iBhQe6h
The Premiumization Trap: Is Bangkok’s Luxury Hotel Boom Hiding a Corporate Debt Crisis?
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The Premiumization Trap: Is Bangkok’s Luxury Hotel Boom Hiding a Corporate Debt Crisis?
For decades, Bangkok’s tourism machine was built on scale. Package groups, independent travelers, business visitors, backpackers, regional shoppers, and increasingly affluent tourists could all find a...
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September 27, 2026 at 8:16 AM
The Premiumization Trap: Is Bangkok’s Luxury Hotel Boom Hiding a Corporate Debt Crisis?
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Runaway ice cream inflation could ignite tempers this summer
The Infuriating Rise of the $8 Ice Cream Cone
A combination of supply chain shocks and premiumization has turned America’s favorite summertime treat into a luxury good.
bloom.bg
June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Runaway ice cream inflation could ignite tempers this summer
Welcome to holiday travel season. I have a new feature out today about how and why flying has gotten so much better and so much worse, depending where you sit on the plane. Gift link! www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Why ‘Premiumization’ Has Made Flying So Much Better—and Worse
The front of the plane is now a haven of luxury, while coach has turned into a low-cost shakedown. The real winner: Airlines.
www.bloomberg.com
November 21, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Welcome to holiday travel season. I have a new feature out today about how and why flying has gotten so much better and so much worse, depending where you sit on the plane. Gift link! www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Excited to show you this feature from @emmarjanssen.bsky.social on why plutocracy is a driver of the affordability crisis. It manifests in a number of different ways: 🧵
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Selling the Poor on Spending Like They’re Rich - The American Prospect
How plutonomy, premiumization, and social media squeeze the middle class.
prospect.org
December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Excited to show you this feature from @emmarjanssen.bsky.social on why plutocracy is a driver of the affordability crisis. It manifests in a number of different ways: 🧵
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
Rising DRAM prices are driving "forced premiumization" in the smartphone market in India and Africa, as consumers in the sub-$200 segment risk being priced out (David Oks)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
May 24, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Rising DRAM prices are driving "forced premiumization" in the smartphone market in India and Africa, as consumers in the sub-$200 segment risk being priced out (David Oks)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
loved talking to @amandamull.bsky.social about air travel these days and why it's so frustrating and bad for most of us and so cushy and comfy for others!
this episode has everything: capitalism.. Delta skymiles rewards.. smoking on planes.. listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
this episode has everything: capitalism.. Delta skymiles rewards.. smoking on planes.. listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Airlines Are Cashing in on ‘Premiumization’
Podcast Episode · Big Take · 11/29/2024 · 16m
podcasts.apple.com
December 2, 2024 at 8:41 PM
loved talking to @amandamull.bsky.social about air travel these days and why it's so frustrating and bad for most of us and so cushy and comfy for others!
this episode has everything: capitalism.. Delta skymiles rewards.. smoking on planes.. listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
this episode has everything: capitalism.. Delta skymiles rewards.. smoking on planes.. listen here! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
*Consumer Tech Trends: Price Hikes and Premiumization** Major gadgets, including new gaming consoles and high-end electronics, are trending toward being more premium and significantly more expensive. #TechTrends #ConsumerElectronics #Gadgets
June 1, 2026 at 7:18 PM
*Consumer Tech Trends: Price Hikes and Premiumization** Major gadgets, including new gaming consoles and high-end electronics, are trending toward being more premium and significantly more expensive. #TechTrends #ConsumerElectronics #Gadgets
This is also about who companies think buys their products and how we all end up paying for that decision
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
Selling the Poor on Spending Like They’re Rich - The American Prospect
How plutonomy, premiumization, and social media squeeze the middle class.
prospect.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is also about who companies think buys their products and how we all end up paying for that decision
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
As high earners do more of the spending, companies cater to their willingness to pay by raising prices. Everyone else is charged the premium product rate too. prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
As high earners do more of the spending, companies cater to their willingness to pay by raising prices. Everyone else is charged the premium product rate too. prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
It's a really great and important piece. I hope you enjoy it:
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
Selling the Poor on Spending Like They’re Rich - The American Prospect
How plutonomy, premiumization, and social media squeeze the middle class.
prospect.org
December 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's a really great and important piece. I hope you enjoy it:
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
This article gets it half right. Premiumization is a problem, but it's made worse by premiumizing shit products. Prisoner and Meiomi are the chief culprits, but there are others. Owners of these brands will not lead us out of this mess. www.winebusiness.com/news/article...
Wine Haunted by the Spirit of Premiumization
Market, younger consumers would benefit from approachable, affordable products
www.winebusiness.com
January 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This article gets it half right. Premiumization is a problem, but it's made worse by premiumizing shit products. Prisoner and Meiomi are the chief culprits, but there are others. Owners of these brands will not lead us out of this mess. www.winebusiness.com/news/article...
It isn't worth supporting a system that believes that you are nothing more than wallet to lift. prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
Selling the Poor on Spending Like They’re Rich - The American Prospect
How plutonomy, premiumization, and social media squeeze the middle class.
prospect.org
December 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It isn't worth supporting a system that believes that you are nothing more than wallet to lift. prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
I get why people jump to this theory—it was my assumption going into the story—but I swear to you that the full explanation is a lot more interesting than that, and that understanding how the world works in greater detail is well worth the time to read it. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
November 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM
I get why people jump to this theory—it was my assumption going into the story—but I swear to you that the full explanation is a lot more interesting than that, and that understanding how the world works in greater detail is well worth the time to read it. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Reject premiumization, embrace Brawndo-fication
July 16, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Reject premiumization, embrace Brawndo-fication
They mismanaged premiumization. A segment of the market that has done OK. They mismanaged pot. They’re doing OK with lifestyle beer but tariffs may kill that, too. Horrible company. Dare I say they are the Trump equivalent to alcohol.
March 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
They mismanaged premiumization. A segment of the market that has done OK. They mismanaged pot. They’re doing OK with lifestyle beer but tariffs may kill that, too. Horrible company. Dare I say they are the Trump equivalent to alcohol.
India shows premium pricing *can* work—iPhone 18 Pro demand is surging despite high cost. #Apple #iPhone18Pro #India #Premiumization #Smartphones #Fintech https://thedailytechfeed.com/rising-prices-boost-iphone-prestige-in-india/
September 25, 2026 at 11:54 AM
India shows premium pricing *can* work—iPhone 18 Pro demand is surging despite high cost. #Apple #iPhone18Pro #India #Premiumization #Smartphones #Fintech https://thedailytechfeed.com/rising-prices-boost-iphone-prestige-in-india/
With most of the wealth in America concentrated at the top, the wealthy are doing the bulk of the spending and driving the economy. @emmarjanssen.bsky.social writes “this wealth and spending inequality matters: It makes things more expensive for everyone.”
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Selling the Poor on Spending Like They’re Rich - The American Prospect
How plutonomy, premiumization, and social media squeeze the middle class.
trib.al
December 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
With most of the wealth in America concentrated at the top, the wealthy are doing the bulk of the spending and driving the economy. @emmarjanssen.bsky.social writes “this wealth and spending inequality matters: It makes things more expensive for everyone.”
trib.al/RpqcoNh
trib.al/RpqcoNh
China Chocolate Market Growth Driven by Premiumization and E-Commerce
The China Chocolate Market is experiencing steady expansion as changing consumer preferences, rising disposable incomes, premiumization, and growing demand for innovative confectionery products reshape the industry. According to…
The China Chocolate Market is experiencing steady expansion as changing consumer preferences, rising disposable incomes, premiumization, and growing demand for innovative confectionery products reshape the industry. According to…
China Chocolate Market Growth Driven by Premiumization and E-Commerce
The China Chocolate Market is experiencing steady expansion as changing consumer preferences, rising disposable incomes, premiumization, and growing demand for innovative confectionery products reshape the industry. According to Market Research Future, the market was valued at USD 13.64 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 22.73 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 4.75% during 2025–2035…
www.news24.ph
September 23, 2026 at 7:30 AM
China Chocolate Market Growth Driven by Premiumization and E-Commerce
The China Chocolate Market is experiencing steady expansion as changing consumer preferences, rising disposable incomes, premiumization, and growing demand for innovative confectionery products reshape the industry. According to…
The China Chocolate Market is experiencing steady expansion as changing consumer preferences, rising disposable incomes, premiumization, and growing demand for innovative confectionery products reshape the industry. According to…
multiple neofeudalism workshops over past few weeks, had to keep saying:
"The wealthiest are doing an outsized amount of consumer spending. Even tho majority of Americans feeling squeeze of inflation +unemployment, ultra-wealthy spending makes it look like everyone is.
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
"The wealthiest are doing an outsized amount of consumer spending. Even tho majority of Americans feeling squeeze of inflation +unemployment, ultra-wealthy spending makes it look like everyone is.
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
Selling the Poor on Spending Like They’re Rich - The American Prospect
How plutonomy, premiumization, and social media squeeze the middle class.
prospect.org
December 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
multiple neofeudalism workshops over past few weeks, had to keep saying:
"The wealthiest are doing an outsized amount of consumer spending. Even tho majority of Americans feeling squeeze of inflation +unemployment, ultra-wealthy spending makes it look like everyone is.
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
"The wealthiest are doing an outsized amount of consumer spending. Even tho majority of Americans feeling squeeze of inflation +unemployment, ultra-wealthy spending makes it look like everyone is.
prospect.org/2025/12/01/p...
Fortified Wine Market Set to Surge 56% by 2033 as Younger Drinkers and Cocktail Culture Drive Revival #FortifiedWine #WineMarket #CocktailCulture #Premiumization #Sustainability
Fortified Wine Market Set to Surge 56% by 2033 as Younger Drinkers and Cocktail Culture Drive Revival
Premiumization, sustainability, and innovative flavors fuel global demand while regulatory hurdles and competition challenge producers’ growth strategies.
www.vinetur.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Fortified Wine Market Set to Surge 56% by 2033 as Younger Drinkers and Cocktail Culture Drive Revival #FortifiedWine #WineMarket #CocktailCulture #Premiumization #Sustainability
FYI: Global beverage brands see rising value as premiumization and no-alcohol trends reshape market #BeverageTrends #Premiumization #NoAlcohol #GlobalBrands #HealthFocus
Global beverage brands see rising value as premiumization and no-alcohol trends reshape market
Corona Extra, Moutai, and Moët & Chandon retain top spots while new entrants and health-focused consumers drive industry shifts
www.vinetur.com
July 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
FYI: Global beverage brands see rising value as premiumization and no-alcohol trends reshape market #BeverageTrends #Premiumization #NoAlcohol #GlobalBrands #HealthFocus