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Debut Commercials
Season 15 Episode 18
This week, we take a look at marketing firsts.
Specifically, the very first commercials ever produced for famous products and companies.
From the debut…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Monumental Advertisements: Branded Buildings
Season 15 Episode 17
This week, we talk about spectacular landmarks built by visionary entrepreneurs.
These magnificent buildings stand in Toronto, New York and Chicago.
Th…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Brand Envy (2026)
Season 15 Episode 16
This week, it’s our annual Brand Envy episode, where I tip my hat to great ideas that have lasted for years.
We’ll talk about a very funny character w…
5 months ago
Rue McClanahan: Every Kick's A Boost
Season 15 Episode 15
This week, we're dropping an episode from our sister podcast, "We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast".
In this podcast series, we talk about…
5 months, 1 week ago
Selling Violence: Marketing Combat Sports
Season 15 Episode 14
This week, we look at the marketing of violent sports.
Starting with a man named Tex Rickard, who wrote the playbook on fight promotion back in the 19…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Unhinged Advertising: The Power of the Absurd
Season 15 Episode 13
This week, we look at weird, unhinged advertising.
Like the “PuppyMonkeyBaby” Super Bowl commercial.
The sad Skittles commercial where everything a ma…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Nobody's Ugly on Radio: The Superpower of Audio
Season 15 Episode 12
This week, we listen to the most creative use of sound and voice.
Like the mattress company that gave people discounts based on how loud they snored.…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
It's a Floor Wax and a Dessert Topping: Unintended Product Uses
Season 15 Episode 11
There are many products in the world that have “unintended uses.”
Originally designed for one purpose, the general public has discovered alternate use…
6 months ago
Sweaty Billboards: Marketing The Movies
Season 15 Episode 10
With the Oscars around the corner, we take a look at creative movie marketing.
We’ll talk about miniature billboards that promoted Ant-Man.
A billboard…
6 months, 1 week ago
Small Wonders: Tiny Inventions. Big Impact.
Season 15 Episode 9
This week, we tip our hat to the tiny, small innovations that make our lives better.
Like the tiny arrow on your fuel gauge. And the bread clip. And …
6 months, 2 weeks ago