Episode 50: Apple - Beats

Acquired crosses the half-century mark with an instant classic:
Apple’s 2014 purchase of Beats, its largest acquisition ever. If
you knew Beats as just another headphone company, think again—the
history on this one will keep your heads ringin’.


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