Rob Litterst
Contributing Writer, The Hustle

Have boy bands peaked?

With BTS going on hiatus, there’s a chance the best days of the boy band genre are behind us.

Rob Litterst • July 7, 2022

Companies are spending big on private jets

Companies are dropping big bucks to prevent executives from catching covid on commercial flights.

Rob Litterst • July 6, 2022

A new study highlights how face-to-face trumps email

For complex tasks, face-to-face meetings are the better option.

Rob Litterst • July 5, 2022

Inflation is coming for your cookout

The cost of a Fourth of July cookout is up 17% YoY.

Rob Litterst • July 1, 2022

Khaby Lame is the king of TikTok

How a laid-off factory worker snagged the TikTok crown from Charli D’Amelio.

Rob Litterst • June 29, 2022

RIP to an eyewear legend

Eyewear tycoon Leonardo Del Vecchio passed away at the age of 87.

Rob Litterst • June 28, 2022

Latin music is taking over the world

“Despacito” helped bring Latin music to a wider audience, and new artists are taking the genre to new heights.

Rob Litterst • June 27, 2022

Teens are going back to work

After dropping during the early pandemic, the number of teens with summer jobs is back on the rise.

Rob Litterst • June 24, 2022

Where are all the public restrooms?

Public toilets have been disappearing for years.

Rob Litterst • June 22, 2022

Amazon’s unique hiring problem, explained

Why the company is running out of workers.

Rob Litterst • June 21, 2022

Internet Explorer is done exploring

The hottest tech products from the early 2000s are gone.

Rob Litterst • June 16, 2022

The NYT’s next era isn’t about news

As digital consumption rises, The New York Times is evolving into a product company.

Rob Litterst • June 15, 2022

Disney+ has a looming subscriber problem

Cricket has been Disney’s secret weapon in the streaming wars, but that’s about to end.

Rob Litterst • June 14, 2022

Tequila and mezcal are taking over the bar

Tequila and mezcal’s versatility and broad appeal are boosting the spirits’ popularity.

Rob Litterst • June 13, 2022

Where are all the pizza delivery drivers?

A delivery driver shortage is forcing pizza chains to make some big changes.

Rob Litterst • June 10, 2022

Coinbase is feeling the chill of crypto winter

Will the company’s hiring freeze turn workers away from crypto?

Rob Litterst • June 9, 2022

Timber! Lumber prices are falling hard

Rising interest rates and low inventory have slowed the housing market, causing lumber prices to plummet.

Rob Litterst • June 7, 2022

Ending the battle over the office thermostat

A scientific journal found the ideal temperature range for a productive workforce.

Rob Litterst • June 7, 2022

Is social audio already dead?

Clubhouse has had a rough year, and it doesn’t bode well for the future of social audio.

Rob Litterst • June 6, 2022

Can Paramount+ survive the streaming wars?

Paramount’s strategy has led to early success, but experts believe an acquisition is inevitable.

Rob Litterst • June 3, 2022

Slack’s networking play, explained

Workers are turning to Slack’s communities to find their next job.

Rob Litterst • June 2, 2022

Is scooter-sharing back?

The pandemic put scooter-sharing on pause, but usage is bouncing back.

Rob Litterst • June 1, 2022

The ice cream cone monopoly you never knew existed

Joy Baking Group has cornered the ice cream cone market over the last hundred years.

Rob Litterst • May 27, 2022

Wedding party economics are getting out of hand

Macroeconomic factors have turned being a bridesmaid or groomsman into a costly affair.

Rob Litterst • May 26, 2022

Text-to-image AI generators, explained

Text-to-image AI generators are a powerful new technology that the world might not be ready for.

Rob Litterst • May 25, 2022

The evolution of Guy Fieri

Guy Fieri has become one of Food Network’s most bankable stars, and has used his power to become an advocate for workers in the restaurant industry.

Rob Litterst • May 24, 2022

Dick Wolf, the producer who owns prime time

With nine shows across two networks, Dick Wolf has an unprecedented grip on network TV.

Rob Litterst • May 23, 2022

Coworking is back

A combination of macro factors have led to a resurgence in coworking.

Rob Litterst • May 20, 2022

Where’d crypto’s celebrity boosters go?

As crypto prices fall, crypto’s biggest spenders are cutting back, and their celebrity boosters have gone silent.

Rob Litterst • May 19, 2022

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