Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Busiest Day Of The Year

Mar 29, 2025
Discover the surprising busiest days of the year for pizza deliveries, Airbnb, and even maternity wards. The podcast dives into the wild world of holiday trends, revealing peak times for everything from weddings to bathroom emergencies. Learn how brands shift their marketing strategies to capitalize on consumer behavior during these chaotic periods. You'll be amazed by the unexpected connections between holidays and service demands, making you rethink your own holiday plans and celebrations!
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ANECDOTE

KFC's Japanese Christmas

  • Christmas Eve is KFC Japan's busiest day, ten times busier than any other.
  • A marketing campaign in the 1970s established "Kentucky for Christmas" as a tradition.
INSIGHT

Dating Sunday

  • "Dating Sunday," the first Sunday in January, is the busiest day for dating apps.
  • This surge is attributed to the combination of holiday loneliness and New Year's resolutions.
INSIGHT

Birthday Sex

  • Birthdays are the most common day for people to have sex, according to a poll.
  • 79% of respondents admitted to having birthday sex.
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