2015
by Maooz Ahmad
The Three Companies That Marketed Themselves Best
Disney
Disney had a mega year with big hits like Inside Out and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Disney also has the Avengers films under their belts and are making mega bank.
Netflix
The rise of this streaming service is very impressive. Due to their original content and their other content, Netflix has been a very hot media commodity. It seems like everyone's lives have been taken over by Netflix.
Amazon
Amazon- It seems like less and less people shop at stores due to Amazon's rise. "Why should I go to the store when I can just click a few buttons in the comfort of my own home to buy things?"
Best Products
Beats by Dre
Beats by Dre is rising more than ever. Many athletes are endorsing the product and everyone seems to be wearing them.
Sling TV
Less and less people feel inclined to get cable. Since you can't individually people your channels for commercial cable, Sling allows you to have your favorite channels.
Worst Products
Samsung Galaxy Gear
Seems like no one wears these. Smartwatches don't seem to appeal to everybody.
Holocaust Tapestry
Urban Outfitters made a very appalling shirt resembling Nazi concentration camp clothing. Needless to say, many were offended.
Top Musical Artists
Adele
A very popular singer who went on a three year hiatus and came back with a bang. It markets itself.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber has won over many fans this year. Mix that in with his already large fanbase, his stock rose astronomically this past year.
Top Movies
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
After the sour taste George Lucas' Star Wars prequels left us, he sold his baby to Disney. 3 years later, Star Wars has taken the world by storm again like it's 1977. Marketed with excellent trailers and the nostalgia of seeing the likes of Harrison Ford as Han Solo, we were all excited.
Jurassic World
Might not be the best film, but it was highly entertaining. It was able to cash in on the fact that people were craving a Jurassic Park film more than ever. The trailers banked in on nostalgia and focused on Chris Pratt heavily.
The Top 10 NBA Players: 2015
1. Steph Curry
2. Lebron James
3. Anthony Davis
4. James Harden
5. Russell Westbrook
2016 New Year's Resolutions
Personal Improvement: Drink less soda
Family and Friends: Being there for people at all times.
School and the outside world: Get better grades