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Christmastime in the UK: All Eyes on Ads from 2023-12-04T17:07:22

It’s deemed the Super Bowl of advertising in the UK, but it involves a lot fewer ath...

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Mind Your Biscuits with Lee Schrager | Young Influentials from 2023-11-28T16:27:12

Food has a unique ability to bring people together, regardless of the language they speak. Sometimes, it's difficult to put into words the connection that occurs when people share a delicious me...

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How Solo Stove Really Got Snoop to Go Smokeless from 2023-11-27T15:59:31

Last week rapper and cannabis connoisseur Snoop Dogg whipped the internet up into a frenzy with a social media announcement saying he was “giving up smoke.”


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Tech Trends and Media Friends from 2023-11-20T20:43:28

The deprecation of third-party cookies has been a trending conversation for a while now, but there is a lot more going on when it comes to the rapid evolution and impact of tech in the ad indust...

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Unbreakable Smile with Eric Sedeño | Young Influentials from 2023-11-14T13:03:42

Social media has its good and bad sides. However, some creators like to utilize it to create a space for fun, creativity, and amusement. This is precisely what you'll discover by watching Eric S...

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What's Next for Marvel's Marketing Machine? from 2023-11-13T17:29:05

When Avengers: Endgame surpassed Avatar as the top-selling global release of all time in 2019, it looked like Marvel Studios was invincible.


However, fast forward four years later and ...

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Shake It Up with Tejari | Young Influentials from 2023-11-07T14:43:48

Maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge, especially when you're on the move. However, Tejari has got you covered with its plant-based protein powders that make for healthy and delicious sn...

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What Influencer Aversion Says About Internet Culture from 2023-11-06T15:12:59

Marketers are more aware than ever of the importance of language and the power it can wield.


So why then, is the term 'influencer' increasingly viewed as a 'dirty word' among brands, a...

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NBA Champion Matt Barnes on The Evolution of Locker Room Talk from 2023-11-02T16:37:22

Retirement typically leads to rest, relaxation and enjoying the fruits of one’s labor. But for athletes like NBA Champion Matt Barnes, it can open the door to another world of opportunities and ...

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We Go Together with NBCU | Young Influentials from 2023-10-31T15:12:16

Many people wonder what makes the perfect brand partnership and why certain creators, celebrities, and companies are chosen for collaborations. In this episode, Sari Feinberg, SVP of Marketing &...

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Busting Weed Taboos with The Devil's Lettuce from 2023-10-30T17:27:50

Spooky season is in full swing, and to mark the occasion cannabis dispensary Embarc has launched a new brand dubbed the Devil's Lettuce.


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YTPAA Presents: Young Influentials from 2023-10-24T20:35:45

Starting today, Adweek's Young Influentials podcast will be featured every Tuesday on the Yeah, That's Probably an Ad feed! From influencers to C-suite executives, host Colin Daniels sits down w...

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YTPAA Presents: Young Influentials from 2023-10-24T20:35:45

Starting today, Adweek's Young Influentials podcast will be featured every Tuesday on the Yeah, That's Probably an Ad feed! From influencers to C-suite executives, host Colin Daniels sits down w...

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Creating Genuine Connections With Consumers is Rare and Beautiful from 2023-10-23T18:02:19

On the latest episode of Yeah, That’s Probably An Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Adweek reporter Emmy Liederman are joined by Rare Beauty CMO Katie Welch at Brandweek’s Marketing Vanguard L...

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Real LGBTQ+ Allyship from Brands Matters Now, More than Ever from 2023-10-19T13:59:57

In October, Dylan Mulvaney issued a message to advertisers after former brand partner Bud Light failed to support her through transphobic hate and dented its own sales in the process.


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Happy Hour with Tip Top Proper Cocktails from 2023-10-16T14:53:42

When you think of cocktails, canned drinks may not be the first thing that springs to mind. But startup Tip Top Proper Cocktails has been shaking up the drinks industry with its range of high-en...

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How We Chose Adweek's 2023 US Agency of the Year Winners from 2023-10-10T09:59:48

The Adweek Agency of the Year 2023 winners have finally been crowned.


The awards program saw agency entries painstakingly chosen by Adweek’s editorial team. Leading the judges was...

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Adweek’s 2023 Multicultural Agency of the Year: The Community - Living in a Multi-Hyphenate Reality from 2023-10-10T09:59:07

How do you reach multicultural audiences in a market that's rapidly approaching a “majority-minority” status?


The Community, which has just been crowned Listen

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The Writer's Strike is Over, But What's Next for Advertisers? from 2023-10-02T15:28:55

TV and film writers have officially ended their five-month strike, thanks to union leaders approving an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.


How...

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Josh Duhamel & Josh Algra's Dakota Media Is Playing the Long Game from 2023-09-26T10:00:30

Being a creative comes naturally to Josh Duhamel. The writer-director-producer has been in the Hollywood scene since the early 2000s, with major accolades including his lead role in the Transfor...

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TelevisaUnivision Is Opening Doors and Educating Brands About The Latinx Community from 2023-09-19T09:00

While most brands view connecting with the Hispanic and Latinx audience as a challenge, the TelevisaUnivision team sees it as an opportunity.


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Why Corporate America Should Care About Loneliness from 2023-09-11T10:00:35

Earlier this year, the U.S. Surgeon General issued Listen

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How the Kansas City Chiefs Are Winning On and Off The Field from 2023-09-05T10:00:19

Two years ago, an official full-time marketing team for the Kansas City Chiefs brand was formed for the first time ever. One year ago, the team won the Super Bowl.


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Inside Jurassic Park's Dirty 30 Celebration from 2023-08-28T12:50:09

Move over Barbie–there’s another legacy brand pulling out all the nostalgic stops.


On the latest episode of Yeah, That’s Probably An Ad, community editor Luz Corona and guest co-host H...

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Pop! Yourself Into The Future of Fandom from 2023-08-22T15:01:05

There are millions of podcast hosts in the world but, as Funko proves in the latest episode of Yeah, That’s Probably An Ad, there is only one Rebecca Stewart and Luz Corona.


On the lat...

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Havas Formula Chief Tara Reid is Helping CEOs Navigate Change and Crises from 2023-08-14T13:48:47

If 2023 has taught us anything, it's that modern leaders must be equipped to handle growing public scrutiny.


In an economy where customers want brands to live their values, a single Tw...

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Why the Future of the US Women’s Soccer Brand Will Shine Bright For Years To Come from 2023-08-07T17:21:36

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to the US Women’s Soccer team's elimination from the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday, August 6th.


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Cam Kirk on Creating Space for Creatives from 2023-07-31T14:18:47

Cam Kirk is a busy man. Since ditched a path in medicine to become a photographer, he's captured the great and good of the rap industry through his lens: from Lil Baby to Megan Thee Stallion. Listen

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Yeah, That's Probably Another Barbie Marketing Stunt from 2023-07-24T17:08:10

It’s on Airbnb. It’s on OPI nail polish. It’s on Google’s webpage when you search Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.The Barbie Movie ad blitz has taken the marketing industry by storm. But there is a ...

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How San Diego Comic-Con Became a Must-Attend Event For Brands from 2023-07-17T10:00:21

One of the biggest events on the entertainment calendar, San Diego Comic-Con is just days away, and brands, studios, and streaming giants are gearing up for their biggest and best yet.


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The Unsung Agency Heroes That Speak Clients' Language from 2023-07-10T15:08:43

Ad agency account directors can wear multiple hats on any given day: strategist, researcher, planner and chief client liaison officer, the list goes on.


The role requires skills that g...

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What's Next for Bud Light? from 2023-07-04T10:00:10

It's been an interesting few months for Bud Light, which found itself embroiled in anti-LGBTQ+ criticism and calls for a boycott after it partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney to ...

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Why What Happens at Cannes Shouldn't Stay at Cannes from 2023-06-26T18:56:44

This year, Cannes was dominated by discussions about AI, inclusion, sustainability, and making the business case for creativity in a recession. But how can marketers make sure these conversation...

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Happiness and Relevance Packed Into Every Bite from 2023-06-23T15:09:49

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart chat with Chips Ahoy! senior director Sabrina Sierant. Celebrating its 60t...

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Live from Cannes – Futuristic Optimism, Spontaneity and Creativity on the Croisette from 2023-06-19T20:04:18

This week, the Adweek team is on the ground at Cannes Lions, gearing up for five days of sunshine, panels, events and, of course, awards. Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart is joined by guest c...

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Creative 100 and the Countdown to Cannes Lions from 2023-06-13T12:10:13

In a special two-part episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart talk to Brittaney Kiefer, Adweek’s Creativity Editor, and report...

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The Rise of Reality Television from 2023-06-05T14:55:03

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart welcome a few Adweek friends to talk the surge (or re-surge) of reality te...

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Unpacking the Consumer Journey from 2023-05-30T14:06:16

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart are joined by Adeela Hussain Johnson, president of travel brand BÉIS, a...

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Designing For Narcissism with Wieden + Kennedy’s John “JP” Petty from 2023-05-22T15:56:35

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart welcome John “JP” Petty, global executive creative director (ECD) at Wi...

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The Ever-Evolving Role of Moms in The Media from 2023-05-15T16:32:39

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart discuss the evolution of the consumer with all the buying power and the...

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If The Crown Fits: Is It Time for a Royal Rebrand? from 2023-05-08T13:34:48

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart welcome PR guru Mark Borkowski along with Adweek's creativity editor (a...

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Climate Activism at SXSW from 2023-05-03T18:58:30

In this special episode, we dive into the campaign to end the advertising industry's fossil fuel addiction—and how activists showed up at SXSW. Recorded live on stage during the festival this Ma...

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YTPAA Live from SXSW 2023! from 2023-05-01T16:08:35

On this special episode, we flashback to March where sustainability editor Kathryn Lundstrom and digital editor Colin Daniels recorded a very special episode of the podcast live from South by South...

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The Art of Storytelling Through the Lens of Youth Culture from 2023-04-24T12:00:44

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart welcome Karam Gill and Daniel Malikyar, co-founders of the LA-based creati...

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Happy 4/20 To All Brands Who Observe from 2023-04-17T16:46:29

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart welcome Terry Stanley, a senior editor at Adweek covering cannabis marketi...

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Marketing, Meet Ramadan from 2023-04-10T14:09:16

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and agencies managing editor Jameson Fleming are joined by Mojo Supermarket founder and creative director Mo Said ...

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Unpacking the FTC's Greenwashing Crackdown from 2023-04-03T13:47:37

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona is joined by the show’s new co-host, Adweek Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart. This week they welcome sustainabi...

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The ECD of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow from 2023-03-27T16:07:20

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona is joined by Adweek's Europe brand editor, Rebecca Stewart, and Adweek reporter Kyle O’Brien to discuss the evolvi...

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Off Madison, On the Rise from 2023-03-20T19:55:17

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, co-hosts Shannon Miller and Luz Corona are joined by senior producer Al Mannarino and special guest David Griner to bid farewell to Shannon as...

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SXSW, What’s Cookin’? from 2023-03-06T18:15:58

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, co-hosts Shannon Miller and Luz Corona are joined by Adweek's sustainability editor Kathryn Lundstrom to discuss all things SXSW. They preview...

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Signing In, Then Signing Off from 2023-02-27T19:49:45

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, Adweek managing editor of creativity, creator economy and DEI Shannon Miller is joined by managing editor for marketing and agencies, James...

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How Rihanna and Fenty Beauty Won the Super Bowl from 2023-02-20T17:27:08

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, managing editor of creativity, creator economy and DEI Shannon Miller is joined by Adweek senior producer Al Mannarino and Europe brand editor...

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The Best Ads of Super Bowl LVII from 2023-02-13T13:02:23

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, co-hosts DEI Shannon Miller and Luz Corona are joined by an all-star panel of guests which includes engagement director Jess Zafarris, senior ...

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Everyone is Begging Apple TV+ to Call Them from 2023-02-06T17:20:35

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, managing editor of creativity, creator economy and DEI Shannon Miller is joined by senior tv reporter Mollie Cahillane, and senior producer Al...

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Why Agencies Are Welcoming Back Fyre Fest Fraudster Billy McFarland from 2023-01-30T16:20:45

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, managing editor of creativity, creator economy and DEI Shannon Miller is joined by reporter Emmy Liederman and digital editor Colin Daniels...

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APN Spotlight: Let's Talk About Brand from 2023-01-23T17:07:55

On this week's special bonus episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, we are spotlighting another new series from the Adweek Podcast Network! Hosted by Christine Gritmon, Let's Talk About Brand i...

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APN Spotlight: Touch of Truth with Jackie Cooper from 2023-01-10T15:28:26

Welcome to Touch of Truth, the podcast that connects you to the unsung heroes and power players of our industry as they share the human truth behind the glossy experience. No schmooze, no rehear...

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Special Episode: Business Sustainability with Meta’s Crystal Worthem and Ogilvy Consulting Sustainability Practice’s Aisling Ryan from 2023-01-05T17:25:20

In this special episode of Brandweek: The Podcast, Adweek senior producer Al Mannarino sits down with Crystal Worthem, Director, Global Audience Marketing at Meta and Aisling Ryan, Managing Part...

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Best Ads of 2022: The Good, The Great, and The Future from 2022-12-19T17:13:56

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, managing editor of creativity, creator economy and DEI Shannon Miller is joined by audience engagement director Jess Zafarris and European ...

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Who Won Agency of the Year? from 2022-12-12T10:00:25

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, managing editor of creativity, creator economy and DEI, Shannon Miller, is joined by Jameson Fleming, Adweek's managing editor for agencies an...

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What Makes a Memorable Super Bowl Ad? from 2022-12-05T15:30:09

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, managing editor of creativity, creator economy and DEI, Shannon Miller, is joined by Adweek digital editor and host of Young Influentials, Col...

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Inside the Creator Economy and Adweek's Creator Network from 2022-11-21T17:29:34

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller is joined by Christine Gritmon, host of Listen

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Behind the Scenes of Social Media Week and Brandweek Europe from 2022-11-14T15:02:11

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller is joined by some of Adweek's Europe Team, Brand Editor Rebecca Stewart and Creative Editor Br...

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APN Spotlight: Home / Work - Reshaping the Modern Power Couple with Carla and Tariq Hassan from 2022-11-07T10:00:25

Shannon and Luz are taking a much needed break this week. They've instead opted for another episode in the Adweek Podcast Network, the premiere episode of Home / Work.


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Behind the Screams of Uber Eats' Halloween Film from 2022-10-31T09:00:09

In this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and director of audience engagement Jess Zafarris are joined by Katie Donnel, Senior Markete...

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There Are Stranger Things Than Seeing A Brand On a Show These Days from 2022-10-24T16:22:20

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona are joined by Erin Schmidt, chief product placement officer at BE...

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Why HHM is More Than Translating Ad Copy Into Spanish from 2022-10-10T18:01:53

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona is joined by creative strategy consultant Michael Leon-Rivera and Legendary Entertainment head of social media and...

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Yeah, That’s Probably A New Halftime Show from 2022-10-03T13:53:03

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, community editor Luz Corona and senior producer Al Mannarino are joined by senior CPG reporter Paul Hiebert and senior TV reporter Mollie Cahi...

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Slightly Off Pitch from 2022-09-26T13:32:24

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona are joined by agencies editor Jameson Fleming to discuss the rise...

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Behind the Scenes of Brandweek 2022 from 2022-09-19T17:50

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona are joined by senior producer Al Mannarino and director, event op...

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We Should Probably Worry Darling from 2022-09-12T18:25:21

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona are joined by Rachel Gillman Rischall, founder of Three PR, a Chi...

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Billable Ballet Bonanza from 2022-09-06T13:32:20

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona are joined by Adweek European creative editor Brittaney Kiefer to...

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How Marketers Can Win Over Generation Alpha from 2022-08-29T16:48:33

How does one market to a generation with some members not having even been born yet?


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Getting Loud About Mental Health from 2022-08-22T14:58:13

Creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona are joined by Adweek agencies reporter Emmy Liederman to discuss the state of mental health in the industry, how to avoi...

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It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Culture-Forward Advertising! from 2022-08-15T16:06:44

On this week's episode, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona are joined by senior producer Al Mannarino to discuss the state of nerd culture. They explore...

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Young Influentials: A League of Their Own from 2022-08-08T15:43:55

Yeah, this week is probably a crossover episode! Creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona are joined by Mollie Cahillane (host of Adweek's Most Powerful Women in...

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The Music Marketing Renaissance from 2022-08-01T16:10:46

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller and community editor Luz Corona sit down with Naji Grampus, vp of streaming & strategy at The...

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Cannabis Goes to the Fair from 2022-07-25T18:08:21

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller chats with senior editor Terry Stanley to discuss the inclusion of cannabis in the California Sta...

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Trailblazing Women from 2022-07-18T14:25:16

On this week's episode, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller sits down with the podcast's new co-host and Adweek's community editor, Luz Corona, as they discuss this year's Women Trailblaze...

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How Holding Company Media Networks Stack Up, According to Forrester from 2022-07-13T14:00:07

Today Forrester Research published a report assessing the strengths and weaknesses of seven holding company media networks. The objective assessment is a CMO's guide to choosing a media agency part...

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Yeah, This is Probably Griner's Last Episode from 2022-07-11T15:07:59

On his last episode as host of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, Adweek's former international editor David Griner is joined by Tim Nudd, editor-in-chief of the Clio Awards, to discuss the origins of th...

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Why the Ad Industry Needs to be More Inclusive of Non-Drinkers from 2022-07-04T13:41:04

On this week's episode, international editor David Griner is joined by agencies writer Emmy Liederman and senior editor T.L. Stanley to discuss how companies are under pressure to figure out how to...

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Cannes Lions 2022: "Confusing Times" for Burger King and David Agency from 2022-06-24T13:30:53

The witty campaign Confusing Times was released by Burger King last summer to promote its Plant-Based Meat menu additions with the creative receiving much acclaim, winning several awards at Cann...

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Cannes Lions 2022: Creative Marketer of the Year from 2022-06-21T09:25:18

At Cannes Lions this year, AB Inbev, winner of 40 Lions last year at the festival, is to be named Creative Marketer of the Year. Stephen Lepitak, Europe Bureau Chief for Adweek talks to Ryan Versch...

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What to Expect From Cannes Lions 2022 from 2022-06-13T15:56:21

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creativity and inclusion editor Shannon Miller is joined by Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart and Europe creative editor Brittaney Kiefer...

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James Patterson Reflects on the Lessons of His Time in Advertising from 2022-06-06T14:50:44

Author James Patterson sits down with international editor David Griner to reflect on his years as an executive at venerable agency J. Walter Thompson, his decision to leave the ad game, his mixed ...

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The Red Flags of New Business from 2022-04-11T16:06:01

On this week’s episode, international editor David Griner and creavity editor Shannon Miller are joined by agencies editor Jameson Fleming and agencies reporter Emmy Liederman to discuss the curren...

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Who's Standing Up for Sustainability? from 2022-04-04T15:50:16

On this week's episode, David and Shannon sit down with Adweek's sustainability editor Kathryn Lundstrom to discuss this year’s Sustainability Stars, who are making climate a real priority for t...

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Celebrating Women's History Month from 2022-03-28T15:57:36

In honor of Women’s History Month, Adweek paid tribute to those who are defying gendered expectations in advertising, marketing and media through a series of stories written by Adweek editors, writ...

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Inside Media's Breakthrough Agency from 2022-03-21T16:43:04

How did VaynerMedia go from being a creative upstart to being Adweek's Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year? In this episode, senior reporter Olivia Morley speaks to John Terrana about the agency'...

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264 - Inside Media's Breakthrough Agency from 2022-03-21T16:43:04

How did VaynerMedia go from being a creative upstart to being Adweek's Breakthrough Media Agency of the Year? In this episode, senior reporter Olivia Morley speaks to John Terrana about the agency'...

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263 - SXSW: What to Expect from 2022-03-14T16:23:47

South by Southwest 2022 has officially started and this week we are joined by Adweek's sustainability editor, Kathryn Lundstrom & senior emerging tech reporter, Patrick Kulp who will be on-site in ...

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SXSW: What to Expect from 2022-03-14T16:23:47

South by Southwest 2022 has officially started and this week we are joined by Adweek's sustainability editor, Kathryn Lundstrom & senior emerging tech reporter, Patrick Kulp who will be on-site in ...

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Bonus: How to Help Ukraine from 2022-03-11T18:58:33

Strategist Katya Kotlyar, born and raised in Ukraine, joins Adweek international editor David Griner to discuss how we can be supporting Ukrainians through responsible information sharing, donation...

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Inside the Creator Economy from 2022-03-07T16:37:42

Pearpop CMO Alex Morrison and creator duo TheClassiiics join David and guest co-host Emmy Liederman to discuss the creator economy, some of the added challenges that influencers of color face, and ...

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261 - Profiles in Black Creativity from 2022-02-28T16:10:07

Digital Editors Chloé Harper Gold and Colin Daniels and special guest Derek Walker, founder of Columbia, S.C. agency brown & browner join Shannon to discuss Adweek's Profiles in Black Creativity sp...

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Profiles in Black Creativity from 2022-02-28T16:10:07

Digital Editors Chloé Harper Gold and Colin Daniels and special guest Derek Walker, founder of Columbia, S.C. agency brown & browner join Shannon to discuss Adweek's Profiles in Black Creativity sp...

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Profiles in Black Creativity from 2022-02-28T16:10:07

Digital Editors Chloé Harper Gold and Colin Daniels and special guest Derek Walker, founder of Columbia, S.C. agency brown & browner join Shannon to discuss Adweek's Profiles in Black Creativity sp...

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260 - Allyship & Action from 2022-02-21T11:00:29

Nate Nichols and Steffi Behringer, co-founders of Allyship & Action, share how they brought together a wide range of industry voices for candid conversations around race, inequality and discriminat...

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259 - This Year's Best Super Bowl Ads from 2022-02-14T06:16

Adweek's emerging tech reporter, Patrick Kulp and Senior Producer, Al Mannarino join David and Shannon to discuss this year's best Super Bowl ads, how crypto made a big splash, and the incredible h...

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258 - Super Bowl Preview 2022 from 2022-02-07T16:12:51

It's officially Super Bowl week at Adweek and we are bringing all the coverage before and after this weekend's Big Game. Adweek's agencies editor, Jameson Fleming, returns to discuss what will be t...

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257 - Silence, Brand from 2022-01-31T17:42:07

In social media marketing, where's the line between being topical and being cringe? Looking back on recent examples, Adweek reporter Emmy Liederman joins David and Shannon to discuss the blurry lin...

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256 - Where Are All the CMOs Going? from 2022-01-24T21:01:23

Last week, five chief marketers made their exits, including Walgreens’ Patrick McLean, IBM’s Carla Piñeyro Sublett, TikTok’s Nick Tran and Popeyes' Bruno Cardinali. On this week’s episode, Adweek's...

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255 - Marketing's Addiction to the '90s from 2022-01-18T16:38:07

It's been 23 years since the 1990s officially ended, but marketers can't seem to move past the decade of Friends, grunge and JNCO jeans. On this week's episode, Adweek CPG reporter Paul Hiebert joi...

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254 - Everything to Expect in 2022 from 2022-01-10T15:50:48

Outlook 2022 officially begins tomorrow and on this week's episode, we have an all-star lineup of Adweek editors to discuss what they expect to happen this year across marketing, agencies, the m...

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Bonus: The Origin Story of 'I'm Lovin' It' from 2022-01-03T15:45:27

Since its introduction in 2003, the McDonald’s “I’m Lovin’ It” jingle has become one of the most recognizable melodies in the world. Twenty Thousand Hertz presents this story of how a catchy fiv...

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253 - The Best Ads of 2021 from 2021-12-14T16:45:23

Earlier this week, we unveiled Adweek’s list of the 25 Best Ads of 2021 and on thi...

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252 - Who Won Agency of the Year? from 2021-12-06T15:58:35

As the year begins to wrap up, we’re joined by Adweek’s agencies editor, Jameson Fleming, and European creativity editor, Brittaney Kiefer to discuss Adweek’s 2021 Agency of the Year honorees. L...

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251 - The Young Influentials Creating Change in Their Industries from 2021-11-22T16:20:54

This week on Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, we’re chatting about Adweek's Young Influentials list. Co-hosts David Griner and Shannon Miller are joined by Digital Editors Chloé Gold & Colin Daniels...

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Bonus: Iceland Goes Meta from 2021-11-19T16:18:37

Welcome to “the Icelandverse.” In just five days, tourism board Visit Iceland’s lampooning of Meta’s launch video featuring Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been viewed over six million time...

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250 - Impossible Ad Trivia from 2021-11-15T16:43:43

In celebration of our 250th episode, we decided to put our advertising knowledge to the test and try to answer each other's impossible ad trivia.

In what year was the contemporary definit...

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249 - Why Facebook is Going Meta from 2021-11-01T15:25:01

Well, it's official: Facebook has officially changed its corporate name to Meta to reflect its growing focus on the metaverse. On this episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, we discuss the name...

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248 - The TV, Media and Tech that Won 2021 from 2021-10-25T16:56:07

In celebration of our 2021 Hot List issue, we are joined this week by Adweek's TV Editor, Jason Lynch and Media Editor, Lucinda Southern to discuss all of this year’s honorees in TV, publishing and...

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247 - The State of Streaming from 2021-10-18T14:58:05

Coming off the heels of Adweek's 2021 Convergent TV Summit we're joined by Adweek's streaming editor, Kelsey Sutton, to discuss the TV and streaming landscape as we enter the final months of 2021 a...

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246 - Solving the Sustainability Puzzle from 2021-10-11T15:52:37

Sustainability is a leading topic of conversation across all industries today—and the advertising and marketing industry is no exception Listen

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245 - The 75 Fastest Growing Agencies from 2021-10-04T15:00:30

Which agencies were able to not only survive—but thrive—amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Adwe...

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Bonus: Learning From an Icon from 2021-09-28T18:11:10

With the passing of Cliff Freeman, father of "Where's the Beef?" and many other classic ads, we spoke to Droga5 creative director Lauren Ferreira about the experience of starting her career at his ...

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244 - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from 2021-09-27T15:20:13

Often, the Latinx community in the U.S.—especially when they are first-generation—face identity issues in terms of holding on to their roots while also working towards assimilation and success i...

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243 - The Little Lad Who Loves Berries and Cream from 2021-09-20T14:33:32

In Starburst's 2007 commercial, "Bus Station," we were introduced to a new character — the little lad who loves berries and cream. Recently, the spot has seen a surprise resurgence Listen

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242 - Honoring The Trevor Project from 2021-09-13T13:22:31

Every year, Adweek recognizes the best and brightest executives working in marketing with our Brand Genius Awards. As a part of the awards, we also honor one Brand Save recipient, our annual recogn...

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241 - Shedding the Stigma Around Celebrity Endorsements from 2021-08-30T14:23:46

On this episode of 'Yeah, That's Probably an Ad,' we're joined by Adweek senior editor Robert Klara to discuss the history of Listen

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240 - Ranking the Celebrity McDonald's Meals from 2021-08-23T00:00

McDonald's kicked off it's "famous orders" campaign with a Listen

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239 - Is Hard Seltzer Here to Stay? from 2021-08-16T14:17:57

The alcohol industry has undergone a lot of change over the past few years. From established beer brands that now pull in most of their revenue from Listen

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238 - HBO Max — 14 Months Later from 2021-08-09T01:25:22

HBO Max debuted on May 27, 2020 as a relatively lat...

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237 - What Led to JWT's Discrimination Case? from 2021-08-02T00:36:13

This week on "Yeah, That's Probably an Ad," we're joined by Adweek's U.K. bure...

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236 - How to Market Commercial Space Travel from 2021-07-26T00:00

In the wake of successful first fully-crewed flights by Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, the future of commercial, recreational space travel is coming into ...

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235 - The Art of the Publicity Stunt from 2021-07-19T00:00

In the past two weeks, we’ve seen a handful of brands embracing publicity stunts.

There’s Listen

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234 - Mad Men. Furious Women. from 2021-07-12T00:00

In recent days, the conversation around ongoing sexism and harassment in the ad industry has once again been brought to the forefront thanks to Zoe Scaman’s revelatory piece, Listen

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233 - Wrapping up Cannes Lions 2021 from 2021-06-28T02:25:16

After a long (and unusual) week on the virtual Croisette, David Griner and Listen

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232 - Everything You Need to Know About Cannes Lions Live from 2021-06-21T14:33:46

This week on Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, we’re chatting about all things Cannes Lions Live Listen

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231 - 2021’s Award Season Big Winners from 2021-06-14T00:00

It’s advertising award season and we have all the info on this year’s big winners so far. Host David Griner is joined by our new co-host Listen

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230 - The 100 Most Creative Professionals in the World from 2021-06-07T00:00

Each year at Adweek, we select our Creative 100—a celebration of today's most fascinating and enviable creative professionals across categories like agencies, media, influencers, and man...

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229 - Do You Know Your Sonic Brands? from 2021-05-24T00:53:19

Dallas Taylor is on a personal mission: a missi...

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228 - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month from 2021-05-17T00:00

David Griner and Ko Im are joined by Facebook's Global Head of Social Marketing Eric Toda and  Listen

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227 - Naming the Top 30 CMO's + The Uncertain Future of Clubhouse from 2021-05-10T00:00

David Griner and Ko Im are joined by Commerce Editor Lisa Lacy to chat about the marketing industry’s top 30 CMO's. Plus, a conversation about the uncertain future of Clubhouse with Platforms Repor...

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226 - Adweek's Creator Visionary Awards from 2021-05-03T00:00

As we kick off Adweek's first Social Media Week event since acquiring the event in January, we're honoring our first ever Creator Visionary Award recipients. Leading the list is none o...

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225 - How to Manage Stress in a Creative Industry from 2021-04-26T00:00

On this episode of 'Yeah, That's Probably an Ad' Ko Im is joined by Brooklyn-based LCSW therapist Elle Bernfeld, who specializes in therapy for creative professionals. Elle and Ko discuss the uniqu...

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224 - How to Pitch a Covid Vaccine from 2021-04-16T16:00

At prime time on Sunday night, April 18, an hour-long special designed to relieve hesitancy around the Covid-19 vaccine will air on NBC. The special, Roll Up Your Sleeves: Presented ...

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Bonus - Beyond the Pledge: Unpacking Allyship from 2021-04-14T10:00

Beyond the Pledge is a limited podcast series, in partnership with R/GA and the 4A’s, that spotlights a variety of people with different perspectives on the current state of ...

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223 - What's Going on With Cannes? + Media All-Stars & Celebrity-Owned Spirits Brands from 2021-04-12T00:00

David Griner and Ko Im are joined by Stephen Lepitak, Erik Oster and Kathryn Lundstrom to discuss the state of Cannes Lions, Adweek's Media All-Stars, and why so many celebrities are getting involv...

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223 - What's Going on With Cannes? + Media All-Stars&Celebrity-Owned Spirits Brands from 2021-04-12T00:00

David Griner and Ko Im are joined by Stephen Lepitak, Erik Oster and Kathryn Lundstrom to discuss the state of Cannes Lions, Adweek's Media All-Stars, and why so many celebrities are getting inv...

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Bonus - Beyond The Pledge: Embracing Data Transparency from 2021-04-07T10:00

Beyond the Pledge is a limited podcast series, in partnership with R/GA and the 4A’s, that spotlights a variety of people with different perspectives on the current state of ...

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222 - The State of Sustainability from 2021-04-05T00:07:27

Host Ko Im is joined by David Kaplan, Heide Palermo, T.L. Stanley and Nick Gardner to discuss the constantly increasing importance of sustainability in brand and Listen

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Bonus - Beyond the Pledge: Workplace Inclusion from 2021-03-31T10:00

'Beyond the Pledge' is a limited podcast series, in partnership with R/GA and the 4A’s, that spotlights a variety of people with different perspectives on the current state of divers...

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221 - Creativity From Across the Globe from 2021-03-29T00:00

On this episode of 'Yeah, That's Probably an Ad,' Adweek's international editor David Griner is joined by our growing international creative coverage team to discuss worldwide trends in creativity ...

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Bonus - Beyond the Pledge: Equity in Advertising from 2021-03-24T10:00

Beyond the Pledge is a limited podcast series, in partnership with R/GA and the 4A’s, that spotlights a variety of people with different perspectives on the current state of ...

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220 - Performance Marketing Awards & #StopAAPIHate from 2021-03-22T00:00

What exactly is performance marketing? How has it evolved? And who are some of the big winners of this year’s Adweek Performance Marketing Awards? Adweek’s interim brand and performance marketing e...

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219 - A Look Back at a Year of Lockdown from 2021-03-15T01:03:16

After a whole year of lockdown, we're looking back on all things — personal and professional — that the Covid-19 pandemic has touched, and its impact on the marketing industry.


from 2021-03-08T01:00

On this International Women's Day themed episode of 'Yeah, That's Probably an Ad,' host Ko Im is joined by guest co-host Nicole Ortiz, Community Content Manager Luz Corona, and Senior News Writer K...

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217 - The Rapid Intersection of Media and Commerce from 2021-03-01T01:22

How have consumer's shopping habits changed and what are publishers and retailers doing to prepare themselves for a constantly evolving future? David Griner and Ko Im are joined by Adweek's commerc...

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216 - Challenger Brands Continue to Shake up the Landscape from 2021-02-22T01:00

This week, as we head into Adweek’s third-annual Listen

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215 - Diving More Deeply Into Diversity from 2021-02-15T06:01:43

How do you drive equity, a sense of belonging and cultural transformation?

Jason Rosario, chief DEI BBDO, Gabby Royal, director of diversity and inclusion at Abercrombie & Fitch and Jasmi...

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214 - 2021 Super Bowl Ad Review from 2021-02-08T14:34:52

David Griner shares his top 10 Big Game ads. Ko Im, Nicole Ortiz and Jameson Fleming from Adweek share their sweet spots, the ones that made that laugh and the ones that were kind of cringeworthy. ...

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213 - 2021 Trends for The Big Game from 2021-02-01T14:51:42

Who's taking a chance? Who's toning it down? 

International editor David Griner and community editor Ko Im are joined by CPG reporter Paul Hiebert and breaking news reporter Katie Lundstr...

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212 - The Rapid Rise of Veganuary from 2021-01-25T03:14:18

Joining Dry January in the calendar of one-month movements aimed at self improvement is Veganuary. With more than 80,000 Americans signed up  this year (and 500,000+ worldwide), Veganuary encourage...

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211 - The 2021 Outlook Episode from 2021-01-18T17:36:16

What will return to normal , in the market and in the marketplace? CPG reporter Paul Hiebert and agencies deputy editor Minda Smiley join host Ko Im to discuss which pandemic-inspired behaviors mi...

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210 - Tech Locks Out Trump from 2021-01-08T14:20:50

When thousands of Trump supporters besieged and then breached the Capitol building, the president took to social media with his usual polarizing and incendiary messages. But this time, social platf...

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209 - Inside the Biden Media Win from 2021-01-04T14:54:35

How did the Biden campaign conceptualize their campaigns? Where did they spend? And why did they test Trump spots?  Patrick Bonsignore, paid media director, and Amy Romanow, director of stories, s...

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208 - The Brands That Responded Socially in 2020 from 2020-12-20T23:36:57

Who listened? Marketing and social media manager Julian Gamboa joins hosts Ko Im and David Griner to discuss the ways brands responded on social media this year. 



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205 - Women on Breaking Stereotypes from 2020-11-22T22:59:32

How are female marketers perceived as, by both men and women?  

Special guests Steph Beran Sanderson, Charlene Coughlin and Kelly Byrd honestly discuss what it's like to be seen as peppy,...

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204 - Plant-based Food and Powerful Women in Sports from 2020-11-16T03:14:41

Senior editor Terry Stanley joins David Griner and Ko Im to talk about national chains going plant-based and her profile of Naomi Osaka in the issue of Adweek's Most Powerful Women in Sports. 
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203 - Election Week and Legalized Drugs from 2020-11-06T23:09:14

Looking back on the weeklong ordeal of the 2020 presidential vote, the Adweek team looks at how platforms like Twitter pushed back on Trump's claims of voter fraud. We also walk through what an imp...

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202 - The Retail Holiday Forecast from 2020-11-02T14:56:35

Will Christmas be jolly with a virtual Santa? How will Black Friday and holiday shopping fare? 

Senior reporter Lisa Lacy talks about all things Amazon, Walmart and how consumer behavior ...

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201 - Covering TV and Trump in a Crazy 2020 from 2020-10-26T13:48:05

"Linear television is far from dead right now." TV Newser editor A.J. Katz talks about ratings going through the roof, the presidential debates and what else to expect in an incredibly busy electi...

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200 - You Asked, We Answer from 2020-10-19T04:27:52

It's our 200th episode, so we're taking a break from news to field questions from our listeners. Adweek editors Stephanie Paterik, Ko Im, Jess Zafarris and David Griner cover topics ranging from ou...

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Bonus: Implosion of The Richards Group from 2020-10-16T03:38:22

Stan Richards has removed himself from The Richards Group, the agency he founded and still owns 100%. The departure ends a chaotic vortex of a week that saw many of the agency's key clients termina...

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199 - To Jump or Not to Jump on a Viral Trend from 2020-10-11T22:35:31

It was the skateboard meme that swept us away. 

Lyft's social director Bryna Corcoran and Adweek contributor Jeremy Schumann join co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im to talk about the Ocean S...

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198 - The Fastest Growing Agency of 2020 from 2020-10-05T00:43:58

What does it take to grow in 2020?

High dive tops this year's Listen

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197 - Hispanic Representation in Media & Marketing from 2020-09-28T01:15:31

Adweek senior editor Nicole Ortiz speaks with consumer engagement reporter Ian Zelaya, breaking news reporter Mònica Zorrilla and marketing and social media manager Julian Gamboa about Latinx Herit...

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196 - Ryan Reynolds on Creative Marketing from 2020-09-21T03:53:52

Ryan Reynolds, Adweek's Brand Visionary for 2020, joins David Griner for a conversation on what he's learned on his path to becoming a marketing powerhouse. Interviewed on the virtual stage at B...

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195 - Adding the Creative in Career from 2020-09-14T15:03:32

As many search for inspiration and jobs, VMYLY&R's new creative ...

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194 - Previewing Brandweek and Fall TV from 2020-09-08T15:22:51

David Griner previews his conversation at Listen

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193 - Honoring the #BLM Movement from 2020-08-31T01:54:31

The groundwork for deeper discussion on social injustice has been laid, thanks the the #BlackLivesMatter movement, believed to be the largest in global history.

David Griner and Ko Im spe...

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192 - Reaching—and Keeping—Gen Z from 2020-08-23T18:11:47

Gen Z is the digital, creator, activist generation. What do brands need to do to reach them? Adweek's social media and marketing manager Julian Gamboa and Emma Havighorst from Generation Slay join...

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191 - Agencies & Parental Leave from 2020-08-17T13:56:08

As agencies become more receptive to work-life balance benefits like parental leave, with months of Zoom calls helping provide a window into the realities of working parents, Heat creati...

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Bonus: Steve Aoki on Virtual Entertainment from 2020-08-11T14:38:11

The award-winning DJ and record producer has stayed creative during the pandemic. He was part of a Listen

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190 - The Rapid Rise of 2020's Young Influentials from 2020-08-10T00:58:56

What is it like to be young and influential in 2020? New York Times technology reporter Taylor Lorenz joins us to talk about this year's Listen

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Bonus: What's Going on With TikTok? from 2020-08-04T21:56:58

In recent days, social video platform TikTok went from being a place for short-form comedy and dance to being a political lightning rod threatened with a "ban" in the U.S. Adweek platforms reporter...

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188 - Best of Tech and the Latest iOS Update from 2020-07-27T03:04:43

David Griner and guest co-host Nicole Ortiz talk about the nominees in the Big Tech issue. Repor...

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187 - These Travel Ads Make a Summer Splash from 2020-07-20T00:32:41

How do you get on or stay on a bucket list? Even under quarantine, tourism bureaus are still putting out spots for future flyers. Ko Im and travel reporter Ryan Barwick review the effectiveness...

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186 - Trailblazing Women in the Marketing World and the Best of AR So Far in 2020 from 2020-07-13T02:24:29

Community editor Ko Im is joined by Heide Palermo, senior director of brand community at Adweek. They discuss this year's Listen

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Bonus: Why Brands Are Boycotting Facebook from 2020-06-30T23:02:16

The Stop Hate for Profit boycott effort aimed at Facebook has gained tremendous steam in recent days, with some of the world's largest marketers (Coca-Cola, Unilever and more) joining in. To catch ...

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185 - The State of Retail Through the Pandemic from 2020-06-29T03:59:55

Through the pandemic, we've seen companies shutter stores or go bankrupt. But with shopping numbers climbing back th...

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184 - Pride Stars and Problematic Brands from 2020-06-22T03:05:25

Adweek's Doug Zanger and Mary Emily O'Hara from D&I TBD introduce Adweek's first Listen

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183 - How to Take Radical D&I Action in Advertising from 2020-06-15T03:28:36

Principal Bennett D. Bennett and strategist Listen

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182 - Honoring This Year's Creative 100 & Amplifying Black Voices in 2020 from 2020-06-08T14:15:16

Co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im talk to Creative 100 honorees Roni Castor and Anthony O'Neill fro...

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181 - Trump vs. Twitter from 2020-06-01T04:01:10

President Trump's feud with Twitter escalated quickly last week, and now he's calling for a regulatory crackdown on social networks. Adweek platforms reporter Scott Nover, TV Newser editor AJ Katz ...

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180 - How to Be an Ally for Asian Americans from 2020-05-26T13:41:53

It's an especially eye-opening Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. A Fishbowl surve...

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179 - Behind Building a Perfect Streaming Service from 2020-05-18T14:05:46

As consumers, we're not hitting subscription fatigue; in fact, we keep a heavy appetite for programming. In this week's episode, streaming editor Kelsey Sutton tells us there's room for multiple...

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178 - Cannabis, Pastimes and Mental Health from 2020-05-11T02:05:03

TL Stanley joins co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im to talk about how quarantine has been goo...

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177 - The Art of the Pivot from 2020-05-04T14:09:01

David Griner talks about how a bookstore ramped up site visits by Listen

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176 — Creativity in Quarantine & Leadership Within Limits from 2020-04-27T02:11:20

Senior editor Doug Zanger joins us to go over the good stuff coming out of creatives, including the real head-turner that was Listen

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175 — What's Working on Social from 2020-04-20T14:11:05

When every day feels like Groundhog Day, how are we engaging...

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174 — The State of Streaming and Influencer Marketing from 2020-04-13T02:53:54

Streaming editor Kelsey Sutton joins us to share statistics on the streaming behaviors and how media consumption is growing, as the tv industry finds a shift in its Upfronts season. 

Plus...

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173 - Maintaining Diversity and Inclusion and Mentorship in the Time of Coronavirus from 2020-04-05T22:03:33

Cannes is canceled, but diversity efforts go on as mentorships evolve.

D&I reporter Mary Emily O'Hara joins co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im to celebrate the Champions in our latest issue ...

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172 - What We Learn in Quarantine from 2020-03-30T03:25:05

Adweek's staff and listeners reflect on the lessons of job loss, working from home and spending time in solitude as the global COVID-19 lockdown reshapes our industry and our culture. 


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171 - A Look at Women’s History Month from 2020-03-23T17:26:12

On a very unique Women’s History Month episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, senior editor Nicole Ortiz talked with audience engagement editor Jess Zafarris and photo editor Kacy Burdette about b...

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Bonus: Seth Godin on How to Be a Better Marketer from 2020-03-18T15:51:50

Seth Godin is a bestselling author and entrepreneur. His work has resonated with many marketers over the years. He also runs an online course to help marketers learn by doing. He joins Ko Im to tal...

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170 - Shifting from SXSW and Working From Home from 2020-03-15T22:37:41

SXSW? Canceled. Cannes? TBD. 

Breaking news reporter Katie Lundstrom dials in from Austin, Texas and plugs us into what's happening on the ground. Co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im also dis...

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Bonus: Fernando Machado on Coronavirus, Criticism and the Catchy Moldy Whopper Campaign from 2020-03-12T14:21:51

"It's just a bit chaos at the moment," said Burger King's global CMO Fernando Machado.

He speaks with Adweek's Ko Im about monitoring how the coronavirus situation is evolving in key mark...

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169 - All Things Coronavirus, Plus Glamour's EIC on Storytelling from 2020-03-09T00:54:43

How is coronavirus affecting all corners of the media, advertising and marketing industries? 

Editor Doug Zanger and reporter Lisa Lacy join co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im to discuss how...

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168 - Retail Awards: Tech, Trends and (Loose) Threads from 2020-03-02T00:26:07

"Not every brand is a billion dollar brand," says retail tech reporter Ann Marie Alcantara.

Ann Marie sheds insight into DTC 3.0—from a correction on the market amid consolidations and cl...

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166 - Voices of Black History Month from 2020-02-17T01:05:55

In a special Black History Month-themed episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, senior editor Nicole Ortiz hosted and spoke with five industry executives on op-eds they’ve written for us in the ...

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165 - The New Retail Experience from 2020-02-10T02:49:05

The retail industry is rapidly changing. Experiential reporter Ian Zelaya Listen

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164 - The 2020 Super Bowl in Review from 2020-02-03T06:55:44

What were the best and worst ads of the 2020 Super Bowl? Adweek's editors dive into the highs and lows of this year's Big Game spots. Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by MasterClass. Jeff G...

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Bonus: Getting Social with the Super Bowl from 2020-02-03T05:27:47

In this bonus Super Bowl episode, Ko Im, co-host and departments editor, Adweek speaks with Cameron Smith, vp revenue strategy, GIPHY and Jason Musante, Global CCO, Huge. From Mountain Dew to Panto...

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Bonus: Gary Vaynerchuk on Being Polarizing and Making 3 Super Bowl Ads from 2020-01-29T22:00:55

VaynerMedia CEO Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with Adweek to talk about his agency's rapid rise from social media agency to Super Bowl powerhouse, with three national spots in this year's Big Game. Vay...

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163 - On the Demise of Mr. Peanut Ahead of the Super Bowl from 2020-01-27T00:16:07

Mr. Peanut's death by fall caused a bit of an earthq...

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162 - Inside That Game of Thrones Super Bowl Spot and Nike's Lunar New Year Ad from 2020-01-20T22:48:06

This week, we look back on the scream-inducing Game of Thrones x Budweiser Super Bowl 2019 Listen

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161 - Adweek's @SuperBowlBot and the Stall of Blockchain from 2020-01-12T22:03:39

We're on the road to Super Bowl—with 60-second ads and Listen

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160 - Diversity and Inclusion in 2020 and at CES from 2020-01-06T04:34:08

On the first episode of the year, we discuss inclusion and diversity on all fronts: the podcast itself, at the Consumer Electronics Show. It's the Listen

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159 — Looking Ahead to 2020 from 2019-12-29T23:54:27

On this year's final episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, co-hosts David Griner and Nicole Ortiz speak with staff writer for agencies and AgencySpy editor Erik Oster about 2020 as a good year fo...

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158 - Best of 2019's Ads from 2019-12-15T20:24:40

We look back at the best spots of the year.

Co-hosts David Griner and Ko Im speak with agencies reporter Minda Smiley and video producer Josh Rios debate which Nike ad was better and shar...

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157 - Peloton Lessons Learned | Adweek 40 from 2019-12-07T15:48:12

You've probably seen it by now, the much-maligned Peloton ad. But what was it about that head-scratcher of a spot, what are the lessons learned and what might it mean for the brand? We discuss. ...

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156 - Agency of the Year from 2019-12-01T21:52:23

Go inside the process of selecting Adweek's 2019 Agencies of the Year with agency and creativity senior editor Doug Zanger, agencies reporter Minda Smiley and Adweek photo editor Kacy Burdette. Plu...

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155 - Upping the Ante on Anti-Drug Ads from 2019-11-25T01:05:29

Anti-drug ad campaigns have been around for decades. From the Reagan era Just Say No campaign to the D.A.R.E. program we all remember from middle school. This week saw a new head scratcher of Listen

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154 - Jay Shetty on Being Creative | Best Holiday Ads So Far from 2019-11-18T03:13:59

This week saw a number of new holiday ads many of them from the U.K. Take a listen to some of the best so far and a look at what's to come.

Plus, our Young Influential cover star Jay Shet...

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153 - The Best of Brandweek | Dream Team to the Rescue from 2019-11-10T20:32:27

This episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad was recorded in Palm Springs, Calif. as Brandweek 2019 was winding down last week. Adweek's executive editor Stephanie Paterik, tech and brands editor Jo...

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152 - Twitter Shuns Political Ads | Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Is Back from 2019-11-03T15:30:53

It's a jam-packed podcast this week: Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is back, political ads on Twitter are gone and it's that time of year again: Brand Genius.

With much of the Adweek staff cove...

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151 - What to Expect at Brandweek | A Conversation with Chris Gardner from 2019-10-27T15:01:01

On this week's episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad guest host agencies and creative senior editor Doug Zanger talks with retail reporter Ann-Marie Alcántara, senior art director Dianna McDoug...

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150 - Hot List: The Timelessness of Friends, the Year of TikTok from 2019-10-21T02:32:24

On this week's episode we talk about who made the 2019 Adweek Hot List, and why. TV/Media editor Jason Lynch on the timelessness of Friends, publishing editor Sara Jerde on the hottest in publis...

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149 - Agency of the Year Selection | Finding Mentors from 2019-10-12T14:46

Mentors can make your career. You, as a mentor, can make someone else's career. This week on the podcast we talk about the importance of mentors and a new program that will shape future brand ma...

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148 - The Web Comic Pioneers: Drew and Natalie Dee from 2019-10-06T20:47:49

In the 17 years they've been producing daily web comics, married couple Drew Toothpaste and Natalie Dee have learned a lot about producing, sharing and making a living off digital content. We ca...

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147 - Is Hispanic Heritage Month Going Unnoticed By Marketers? from 2019-09-27T20:52:50

It's Hispanic Heritage Month but you might not know that if you're keeping an eye on brand marketing campaigns.

This week's guests say that's not necessarily a bad thing as more brands ar...

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146 - The Forgotten Generation | 100 Fastest Growing Agencies from 2019-09-22T18:37:44

This week we dive into Adweek's cover story, the 100 Fastest Growing Agencies. What sets these small and medium-sized agencies from their big counterparts?

Plus, Spotify targets the forgo...

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145 - Sexy Colonel Sanders | Candidates as Brands from 2019-09-16T12:55:11

Marketing chicken has take a whole new turn. KFC is launching a dating game where contestants can date a sexy version of Colonel Sanders. We talk about why the brand has gone there.

We al...

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144 - Miami Agency Waves | Adweek 40 from 2019-09-08T14:46:45

We review last week's big agency news including longtime TBWA creative Duncan Milner suing for wrongful termination, plus the talent battle brewing in Miami. Agencies editor Doug Zanger breaks i...

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143 - Run on Popeyes Chicken | Influencer Marketing from 2019-09-02T17:36:33

People love that chicken from Popeyes so much the chain ran out of its new sandwich. So what's a marketer to do? Popeyes got creative.

Plus, the lengths some brands will go to to court in...

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142 - Popeyes Taste Test | Disney+ Ramps Up from 2019-08-23T19:58:34

People love that chicken from Popeyes so much it's selling out. At least the new chicken sandwich is, thanks to a fast food Twitter fight. We give it a taste test and give you the backstory of t...

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141 - The TV Industry vs. Netflix | Project Isaac Awards from 2019-08-19T04:35:16

As Viacom and CBS announce plans to (re)merge, Adweek TV guru Jason Lynch is back on the podcast just in time to tell us what this and other big TV announcements in recent weeks mean for the future...

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140 - Barton F. Graf Closing | Mid-Year Brand Check from 2019-08-12T15:35:34

On this week's edition we talk about the closing of independent advertising Barton F. Graf, what it means for creative shops and the industry at large. Plus a mid-year brand check. From legacies...

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139 - Ogilvy & Edelman on the Border | Nitro Cold Brew Buzz from 2019-08-03T13:13:21

On the Adweek podcast we talk about the crisis at the border for two of the biggest agencies: Ogilvy and Edelman. Their work for government agencies is conflicting with their employees' beliefs ...

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138 - Facebook, NBCU and All Things NexTech '19 from 2019-07-29T12:55:58

On this week's episode we talk with reporters Josh Sternberg, Sara Jerde and Marty Swant who moderated panels at and covered Adweek's NexTech '19. From Facebook's wild week to NBCU's big upfront ga...

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137 - Cats | Prime Day | Martin Sorrell from 2019-07-21T23:22:13

It's tech week at Adwee so we'll talk about the NexTech event happening in New York City this week featuring our cover star Sir Martin Sorrell. Also, a recap of Amazon's week, from Prime Day to ...

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136 - The Most Powerful Women in Sports from 2019-07-15T03:36:23

As we celebrate the success of the U.S. women's soccer team in winning their fourth World Cup, it's a perfect time to talk through Adweek's newest issue about the Most Powerful Women in Sports—w...

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135 - Looking Back on Pride Month from 2019-07-02T13:52:41

With Pride month in the rear-view mirror we take a look back at what brands and marketers did this year. 


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At Cannes - Kate Stanners and the Quest for New Talent from 2019-06-21T16:21:37

For our last bonus episode from the Cannes Lions, we sit down with industry icon Kate Stanners, global CCO of Saatchi & Saatchi. We discuss the agency network's New Creators Showcase at Cannes a...

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At Cannes: Inside Westworld's 'The Maze' from 2019-06-20T14:01:35

With more than 11,000 lines of written dialogue, HBO's "The Maze" Alexa skill from 360i is the marketing world's most ambitious use of voice to date. At the Cannes Lions, we caught up with 360i ...

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In Cannes: Sir John Hegarty and the World Food Programme from 2019-06-19T12:34:46

In this bonus episode from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, we're joined by advertising legend Sir John Hegarty and Corinne Woods, CMO of the U.N. World Food Programme. They t...

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133 - Cannes Lions Preview from 2019-06-17T05:43:49

It's Cannes week! The advertising industry's biggest festival and awards show is back for 2019, so we gathered the Adweek team to let you know what we expect from this year's show—and our winner pr...

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132 - The Creative 100 | Desus and Mero from 2019-06-10T05:24:35

It's time for Adweek's annual Creative 100 list, honoring some of today's most fascinating talents in marketing, media, art and culture! This week, we talk about the 2019 list, including our cov...

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131 - How to Launch Your Career the Right Way from 2019-06-03T20:43:44

If you know (or you ARE) a recent college grad looking to break into marketing or media, this is the episode for you. Our writers and editors share the lessons from this year's Adweek Graduate's...

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Bonus: NASA's Creative Spirit from 2019-05-31T13:05:58

We caught up with Dan Goods, NASA Visual Strategist, at the D&AD Festival in London to learn how the famed space administration uses creativity to inspire a new generation of explorers and celeb...

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130 - The Brand Shattering Stigmas Worldwide from 2019-05-24T17:21:04

With bold, empowering and award-winning marketing that's rewriting the rules around how periods and women's bodies are portrayed in advertising, Essity (sold under Bodyform, Libresse and other b...

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129 - Extreme Brand Tweeting from 2019-05-18T18:53:02

Weird brand Twitter can't be stopped, and each year it seems to get weirder. Send the kids out of earshot, because this week we're talking about some of the most bizarre and unsettling tweets we...

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128 - Rise of the Amazon Private Label from 2019-05-08T05:05:48

Amazon has been rolling out more and more house brands in recent years, undercutting third-party sellers while often repackaging the exact same products. This week, Adweek staff writer Lisa Lacy jo...

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127 - The Best Experiential Marketing | NewFronts Preview from 2019-04-28T23:05:28

This week we look at the winners of the first Adweek Experiential Awards and what trends we expect to see at this year's NewFronts digital content pitches.  Our panel is: • James Cooper, Adweek Ed...

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126 - Game of Branded Thrones | Disney+ Revealed from 2019-04-15T01:14:19

A spoiler-free discussion of how brands are embracing Game of Thrones, along with a detailed look at Disney's game-changing streaming service. And we hear the evil laugh of a long-lost friend. Hos...

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125 - Where Streaming TV Is Headed from 2019-04-08T04:17:25

If you're not already facing streaming subscription overload, you will be soon, with Disney's service on the way. So will ad-supported (ie free) services gain ground in the months and years to come...

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Bonus: Droga5, Independent No More from 2019-04-05T16:54:25

The trend of consultancies buying agencies just went into overdrive as Accenture Interactive announced it will purchase Droga5. In this bonus episode, we talk about Droga5's history and creative...

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124 - What Apple Has in Store for News and TV from 2019-04-02T19:00:45

This week, we look at Apple's recently announced plans for TV streaming, magazine subscriptions and more. We also dig into the factors behind the failed Kraft Heinz megamerger and what the rest ...

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123 - Being a Woman in Advertising and Media from 2019-03-25T15:02:58

For Women's History Month, a panel of women from Adweek's news team discuss the obstacles and opportunities for women in today's marketing, media and tech worlds.

On this week's panel are...

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Bonus: W+K London's Ray Shaughnessy on Awards, Work and F1 from 2019-03-21T01:18:34

During a break from her judging of One Show film entries, Wieden + Kennedy London creative director Ray Shaughnessy joined us in the Dominican Republic to talk about the pros and cons of adverti...

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122 - Giant Spoon on Going Big With Experiential from 2019-03-18T15:43:53

Fresh back from SXSW, Adweek Brand Marketing Editor Kristina Monllos shares the panel she moderated with experiential marketing leader Giant Spoon. The agency created HBO's high-profile interactive...

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121 - From 'Got Milk?' to Greatness from 2019-03-12T01:25:34

Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein will be this year's lifetime achievement honorees at the Cannes Lions, so this week we're revisiting the legacy of Goodby Silverstein & Partners, from "Got Milk?...

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120 - SXSW Preview | YouTube's Comment Crackdown from 2019-03-05T05:50:56

As the marketing and tech worlds descend on Austin, we caught up with Adweek's SXSW coverage crew to learn more about what they'll be looking for at this year's festival. We also look at YouTube...

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119 - Real Talk About Race and Advertising from 2019-02-25T02:24:46

As Black History Month winds down, we're pausing to have an enjoyably blunt conversation about the obstacles faced by young people of color in today's ad industry—and how these discussions can be e...

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118 - The Legacy of Lee Clow from 2019-02-19T13:33:10

Nancy Reyes, president of TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, joins us to discuss the retirement and legacy of creative icon Lee Clow. A pioneer of advertising's creative revolution, Clow led Chiat/Day to ...

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117 - Lessons of Challenger Brands from 2019-02-12T13:51:04

Fresh off Adweek's two-day Challenger Brands event, our editors and writers gather to share the lessons we learned from the founders and CMOs of some of today's most interesting and rapidly risi...

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116 - Super Bowl's Best and Worst from 2019-02-05T00:21:34

Beer! Dragons! ASMR! Andy Warhol! Corn syrup? It was a weird Super Bowl, you guys. But before we lock it away in the annals of advertising history, the Adweek team is weighing in on the best and wo...

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115 - Super Bowl Preview from 2019-01-29T04:59:05

Is Pepsi OK? Or at least, is its Super Bowl ad OK? How about Stella Artois or Michelob Ultra? And what the heck does Burger King have planned? We look into all this and more as we preview this y...

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114 - The Lessons of Gillette from 2019-01-22T06:30:14

It's not often an ad sparks debate, consternation and headlines (beyond sites like ours), so this week, the Adweek team gathers to discuss Gillette's recent foray into cause marketing—and the mi...

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113 - Tomorrow's Tech from 2019-01-14T21:09:39

The Adweek team is back from CES and ready to share the weird, wonderful and Jetsons-esque technology they saw on display in Las Vegas. We also talk about what we're expecting from this year's S...

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112 - Our Predictions for 2019 from 2018-12-17T03:21:21

We've assembled a veritable Voltron of Adweek news experts to talk about our predictions for the issues that professionals will face in marketing, media, TV and tech over the coming year. 

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111 - The Best Ads of the Year from 2018-12-10T15:33:22

Four of Adweek's writers and editors come together to share their picks for the Top 5 ads of the 2018. Will any of your favorites make the cut? We also look at the newest stunts in the branded t...

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Bonus: A Chat With Sara Tate, CEO of TBWA\London from 2018-12-06T14:00:28

London has been a rapidly resurgent market for TBWA\Worldwide, Adweek's Global Agency of the Year for 2018. So while we were in the city recently, we sat down with British agency veteran Sara Tate,...

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110 - The Agencies of the Year from 2018-12-03T02:42:29

Which creative agencies dominated and drove the conversation in 2018? As Adweek unveils its Agencies of the Year, our editors explain each pick in the categories of U.S., Global, Breakthrough and I...

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109 - The Oldest Name in Advertising, Retired from 2018-11-28T04:28:53

J. Walter Thompson, the world's oldest ad agency, is being retired as a name through its just-announced merger with sister agency Wunderman to form Wunderman Thompson. This week we talk about th...

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108 - How 11/11 Became Shopping's Biggest Day from 2018-11-14T04:04:24

Black Friday? Nah. Cyber Monday. Nope. Prime Day? No, the biggest shopping day of the year is Nov. 11. Why? Because that's Singles Day, which has quickly exploded in China into an ecommerce day ...

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107 - A Shockingly Effective PSA | 2018's Brand Geniuses from 2018-11-05T04:00:03

Does "Love, Actually" hold up? Do you sleep with the door closed? We tackle these (surprisingly relevant) questions and much more this week as we discuss R/GA's changing of the guard, an airline...

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106 - Halloween Ads | Megyn Kelly | Seattle Brands from 2018-10-31T12:52:20

Megyn Kelly was a $69 million investment by NBC, and this week we're talking about the network's buyer's remorse after the morning host defended blackface on national TV. We also talk about our ...

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105 - Challenger Brands | CP+B Quits Awards from 2018-10-23T16:15:15

This week, we're talking about the up-and-coming brands disrupting decades-old industries. Our panel of Adweek editors and writers also looks at recent debate around DDB's hiring of a freelancer...

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104 - The Hottest of Everything | WPP's Very Bad Week from 2018-10-16T09:30:24

This week, we're talking about Adweek's annual Hot List, looking at the shows, apps, obsessions and publishers that define each year. And in the opposite of hot, we look at WPP's ice-cold week of h...

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103 - Young Influentials | Curse of The California Raisins from 2018-10-08T12:34:43

It's time for Adweek's annual list of the Young Influentials in marketing, media and tech, so this week we're going over the names you might know—and the ones you SHOULD know. We also talk about...

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102 - How Cannabis Marketing is Maturing from 2018-10-02T03:01:18

Marijuana marketing is quickly shifting from novelty to big business as the trend of legalization sweeps across America. Adweek staff writer Lindsay Rittenhouse joins us to talk about her cover ...

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101 - Brandweek, Reborn from 2018-09-24T03:48:09

Veteran marketing pros may remember Brandweek as Adweek's former sister publication, which was combined with Adweek several years back. Now it's back—as both an event and a print magazine. To ta...

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Bonus - We Take Your Questions from 2018-09-21T00:38:48

We recently reached the 100-episode mark, so we're celebrating the milestone by pausing to take questions from listeners. Adweek editors David Griner, Aneya Fernando and Doug Zanger field questi...

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100 - The Best Plans from 2018-09-17T02:47:42

This week, we look at this year's picks for Adweek's annual Media Plan of the Year winners, celebrating innovative ways of getting the word out. We also talk about KFC's newest marketing oddity,...

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99 - The Ad That Changed 2018 from 2018-09-10T16:10:34

Love it or hate it, there's no denying that Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad has dominated the national discussion in a way that's likely unparalleled in modern ad history. This week, we talk about ho...

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98 - The New Power Struggle | Paving for Pizza from 2018-09-04T02:45

This week we're talking about whether post-merger AT&T is growing to the point where it can put a dent in the duopoly of Facebook and Google. We also discuss how to get Domino's to fill your tow...

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97 - The Viral Video Mastermind from 2018-08-27T12:26:58

This week we're joined by Michael Krivicka, co-founder of viral hit factory Thinkmodo, which recently disbanded after eight years. Michael shares his breakthrough into viral marketing, his bigge...

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96 - The Creative Hangover from 2018-08-20T04:44:24

Are creatives and brands playing it too safe in the Trump era? While the nation has become intensely polarized and politically opinionated, marketing creativity has gotten blander than ever. Thi...

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95 - Advice for Grads | Bogusky's Back from 2018-08-06T03:01:21

Alex Bogusky, the once and future king of creativity, is returning to CP+B, so of course we have to talk about his legacy, absence and second coming. We also talk about Under Armour's brand chie...

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94 - The State of Social Media from 2018-07-29T18:59:31

Is Facebook nearing a tipping point in popularity? Will Snapchat survive the ascendance of Instagram? Will checking Twitter ever not be depressing? This week, to mark Social Editor Sami Main's fina...

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93 - The Power List | Debating Prime Day from 2018-07-23T04:49:57

From Amazon dog conspiracies to Elon "Milkshake Duck" Musk, we tackle the most contentious issues this week. Adweek's writers and editors debate the highs and lows of Prime Day, branded pop-ups,...

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92 - Turmoil at the Top from 2018-07-17T04:13:55

Papa John is out. Ogilvy's Tham Khai Meng is out. Laundry Service's founders are out. McCann Health's CCO is out. What is going on in the marketing world? We catch you up on each of these high-p...

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91 - IHOP Returns | Most Powerful Women in Sports from 2018-07-11T03:31:33

IHOb, we hardly knew ye. But alas, the supposed burger-centric rebranding of IHOP was a passing phase, and we're left to answer the only remaining question: Did it work? We also discuss Martin S...

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90 - What Happened at Cannes from 2018-06-27T19:51:47

It was a sleepier, smaller Cannes Lions, but we still have plenty to talk about. We recap the big winners, trends and takeaways from advertising's most high-profile creative festival.

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At Cannes: Nike's Most Successful Failure from 2018-06-21T06:55:35

Breaking2 was Nike's tremendously ambitious project to run a marathon in less than 2 hours. The project failed to reach its goal, but it came damn close. And in the process, the brand—and long-dist...

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At Cannes: How Music Makes Advertising Great from 2018-06-20T06:22

We're at the Cannes Lions, where Massive Music founder Hans Brouwer takes us behind the scenes to learn how music is interwoven into ads in ways many of us likely take for granted. Learn the story ...

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At Cannes: Sparking a New Generation of Women in Leadership from 2018-06-19T11:48:49

For our first bonus podcast from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, we're joined by two incredible ad industry leaders who are helping encourage and develop a new and unpreceden...

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89 - Debating IHOb | Cannes Lions Preview from 2018-06-15T17:25:17

We're on the eve of advertising's biggest festival and awards show, the Cannes Lions, and we have a lot to talk about—but not until we hash out our strong feelings on IHOP's supposed name change...

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88 - Remembering Bourdain | The Creative 100 from 2018-06-11T03:45:46

Adweek Editor Lisa Granatstein joins us to talk about her dinner with Anthony Bourdain, who has died at age 61. Lisa's interview became a 2016 cover story in Adweek, and she shares her personal ...

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87 - TV Controversies | Love in Advertising | Toronto from 2018-06-04T01:10:33

Roseanne's out of a job, and Samantha Bee is losing advertisers over her use of the c-word, so we've got Adweek TV editor Jason Lynch back to talk about the stories behind these stories. We also di...

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86 - How Gimlet Is Building 'the HBO of Audio' from 2018-05-29T11:56:08

It's podcast field trip week, as we visit Gimlet Media's Brooklyn headquarters to chat with the podcast company's co-founder and president, Matt Lieber. We talk about the original intent of Giml...

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85 - Roseanne and Rebootapalooza from 2018-05-20T19:19:27

Following up our recent discussion of the nostalgia trend, TV senior editor Jason Lynch is back to talk about his cover story on Roseanne and the continuing waves of program revivals such as the...

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84 - Hire-Me Stunts | Media Industry All-Stars from 2018-05-13T12:47:09

A young copywriter gets a job by dressing as Fearless Girl: A great story of creativity and dedication? A sad state of affairs in advertising? We debate the pros and cons of hiring stunts, look ...

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83 - The Women Disrupting Marketing and Media from 2018-05-06T18:37

This week, Samantha Bee is Adweek's cover star as we celebrate The Disruptors: dozens of women who are changing their industries for the better. On the podcast, we talk to Adweek Features Editor...

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82 - The Power of Nostalgia from 2018-04-29T23:16:19

From Karate Kid semi-reboot Cobra Kai to the retro-fetish-fest of Ready Player One, nostalgia is one of the most powerful forces in modern marketing and media. This week, we ask why and look at ...

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81 - What's Worth Streaming? from 2018-04-23T04:39:53

Adweek TV beat writer A.J. Katz joins us to talk about today's top streaming options, plus how the industry might get shaken up in the near future. We also talk about the imminent arrival of May...

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Bonus: Sir Martin Sorrell and the Fall of a Giant from 2018-04-17T03:28:31

The most powerful man in advertising is out of a job. Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of the massive ad agency holding company WPP, resigned this weekend amid mounting pressures outside and inside his comp...

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80 - Rise of the Chief Privacy Officer from 2018-04-16T02:48:43

It's no secret that your private data is often...no secret. With so many huge stories of data being breached, sold and manipulated, we take a look this week at the rising trend of companies addi...

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79 - #MeToo and Madison Avenue from 2018-04-09T02:37:23

Strap in, friends, because it's been a newsy week. The most powerful man in advertising is under investigation, and a 2-year lawsuit that captivated the ad industry is finally settled. Plus we talk...

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Bonus: Meet Our New Co-Host from 2018-04-05T03:08:01

Social media maven. Tarot card dealer. Soon-to-be published author. Former BuzzFeed animal intern. Sami Main, our new weekly co-host, is a cup that runneth over with quirks and insight. In this bon...

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78 - ABC's Comeback | Intentionally Bad Ads from 2018-04-02T02:55:37

From the reboot of Roseanne to freshman hit The Good Doctor, ABC seems like it's finally ready to climb out of fourth place. This week, we invite Adweek TV editor Jason Lynch onto the show to talk ...

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77 - Time's Up, Advertising from 2018-03-25T16:53:33

180 of advertising's top female leaders have launched an extension of the Time's Up movement aimed at the agency world. This week, we talk about the initiative and also bid a fond farewell to our l...

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76 - Agency-Brand Breakups | Best of SXSW from 2018-03-20T02:07:39

Why do creative powerhouse relationships go sour? Have we reached Peak Meal Kit? What was actually worth seeing at SXSW? These and more questions—including "How can rapping about Sprite get me a...

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75 - Diving Into SXSW from 2018-03-10T15:38:17

Before plunging into the chaotic marketing playground of SXSW Interactive, our team reflects on the festival's evolving nature and often-debated value. We also talk about how billboards are havi...

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74 - The Lessons of HQ from 2018-03-05T02:59:19

Like Scott Rogowsky's suit, we've got you covered in style with this week's episode about quiz sensation HQ and the lessons it can teach marketers about appointment entertainment and scarcity. W...

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73 - NRA Brand Backlash | The Genius Behind FX from 2018-02-26T23:17:46

As several brands drop their partnerships with the NRA, some are holding firm (or simply staying quiet). We look at the backlash and what these rapid responses say about how today's brands weigh th...

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72 - The Best (and Future) of Media Strategy from 2018-02-20T03:18:47

Once a realm of spreadsheets and swag, the media agency world has had to get truly creative in recent years as the nature of advertising evolved rapidly. This week, we honor today's best in Adwe...

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71 - Brilliant Ad Hacks from 2018-02-12T03:36:10

Can the limitations of ads also be opportunities? This week, we look at how some of today's most clever advertisers turn skippable ads, silent autoplay and more into creative new ways of telling...

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70 - Best of the Super Bowl: Tide, Australia and More from 2018-02-05T23:02:01

Like a surprisingly inescapable David Harbour, Adweek's writers and editors are back to weigh in on the best, worst and weirdest ads of this year's Super Bowl. Join us as we talk Tide ads, the C...

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Bonus - Gerry Graf Talks Super Bowl Ads from 2018-01-31T14:04:35

Few advertising creatives know the game of Super Bowl advertising better than Gerry Graf. The founder and chief creative officer of Barton F. Graf has made more than 10 spots for the Big Game over ...

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69 - Super Bowl Ad Preview 2018 from 2018-01-29T04:08:14

If you only watch the Super Bowl for the ads, we've got the podcast for you. Our panel of writers and editors prepares you for this year's most notable spots (that we know of).

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68 - Storytelling, Super Bowl and Dilly Dilly from 2018-01-22T00:00:35

Stop digging through historical records for portraits of the immortal Keanu Reeves, because we've got tons of Super Bowl ad updates and our annual storytelling honors, the Arc Awards. We also (f...

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67 - Influencer Woes | Newsfeed Nightmares | Peevertising from 2018-01-16T01:19:47

Take a break from peeing on Ikea ads and join us for a discussion of Facebook's big newsfeed changes, this year's Super Bowl and the good, bad and apology-worthy of video influencers like Logan ...

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66 - Predicting 2018 Tech and Redefining DTF from 2018-01-08T04:57:05

Adweek's writers and editors are DTFreely discuss what we expect from CES and how we feel about OkCupid's new "DTF" ad campaign. We also talk about the resolution of an anti-gay discrimination c...

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65 - Trends That Shaped 2017 from 2017-12-18T09:32:49

It's been a looong year, and this week we're looking back on the trends, events and work that defined 2017 in the worlds of marketing and technology.

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64 - Best Ads of the Year from 2017-12-12T04:22:51

There's a lot to unpack this week, first in the news of a major agency creative chief's firing due to sexual assault allegations, then in the newly announced Golden Globe nominations and finally...

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63 - Our Agencies of the Year from 2017-12-05T01:57:50

Who were the year's top agencies in the U.S. and around the world? This week, we reveal the honorees in Adweek's annual selection of the year's most iconic ad firms. We also talk about the week'...

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62 - Star Wars Storytelling | Challenger Brands from 2017-11-20T01:20:48

Got Star Wars fatigue? We did, too, until a great EA ad this week. We discuss that, as well as other fun new ads, including Volvo and the Spanish Lottery. We also look at digital media's difficu...

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61 - KFC Conspiracy Theories | L.A. Brand Stars from 2017-11-12T22:25:37

Follow the money, herbs and spices as we connect the threads behind KFC's recent Twitter stunt, which seems to have fired up the conspiracy theorist corners of the internet. We'll also look at t...

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60 - Tim and Angela's Favorite Ads of the Week from 2017-11-04T12:28:06

With David and Kristina away, Tim goes rogue and ditches our usual format to spend the hour chatting with Angela about the best (and worst) ads of the week, from Ikea's great preroll ads to the ...

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59 - All Things Are Stranger Things | The Year's Top Publishers from 2017-10-30T04:09:36

In this week's spoiler-free episode, we're talking about the marketing blitz behind Stranger Things, Season 2, along with our annual Publishing Hot List tallying the year's top sites and magazin...

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58 - Secrets of Modern Storytelling from 2017-10-23T02:55:18

Long form? Short form? Molly Wilkof and Zoe Kessler are two of today's best at both, creating the ultra-brief "Yes Good" tagline for Emerald Nuts and a compelling new narrative campaign for dati...

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57 - The Year's Top Marketers | Women Boycott Twitter from 2017-10-16T11:42:22

Adweek's writers and editors are back to talk about the Brand Genius class of 2017, our annual roster of the year's top marketers. We also talk about Dove's accidental racism, the call for a female...

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56 - Young Influentials | Fall of Fearless Girl? from 2017-10-09T02:43:17

It's time to honor some of the top talent under 40 in marketing, media in tech as Adweek unveils 2017's Young Influentials. We've even got one in the house: Bennett D. Bennett, BBDO copywriter, ...

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55 - Why Brands Are Going Big on Experiential Marketing from 2017-10-02T01:01:37

Step into our artisanal gourmet pop-up storefront, because this week, Adweek's editors are talking about experiential marketing and why brands are going big on real-world activations. We're also...

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54 - Advertising Week Preview | Fall TV Picks | Ingenious Print from 2017-09-24T14:33:48

Fall TV is back! Print ads are back! Advertising Week NY is back! That means our panel of Adweek writers and editors has plenty of trends, topics and trash fires to talk about this week. Let's d...

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53 - Apple vs. the Ad World | Reinventing the Media Plan from 2017-09-20T02:09:05

Grab an Emmy in one hand and a Media Plan of the Year trophy in the other, because it's time for Adweek's weekly podcast. We're talking about Apple's shift against ad tracking, the year's most i...

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52 - iPhone X | Marketing + Invention | Fearless Girl's Impact from 2017-09-13T02:20:50

Please hold this podcast to your face as we scan your identity, then we'll get into our discussion of the new iPhoneX, this year's inventive marketing ideas being honored by Project Isaac and th...

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51 - Digital at a Crossroads | Dmexco | Brand Geniuses of 2017 from 2017-09-06T03:03:55

Digital advertising is facing an ultimate moment of truth just as marketers and ad tech leaders gather for Dmexco, one of the industry's largest events. This week, we look at the issues expected...

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50th Episode Special: We Answer Your Questions from 2017-08-30T02:19:47

This week we take a break from news and trends to answer YOUR questions—about advertising, about Adweek, about tech, you name it. This week's panel: • David Griner, Adweek director of digital i...

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49 - Fall TV Predictions | Eclipse Exploitation | NFL Ratings Woes from 2017-08-24T01:26:03

Yay, it's time for TV to get good again, and we've gathered some of Adweek's top TV experts to weigh in on the outlook for fall and 2018. We also talk about the NFL's ratings decline, how market...

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48 - Marketing to Millennial Parents | Windex Gets Weepy | How to Rig a Bid from 2017-08-16T00:33:14

Cuddle up with your fur baby and get ready for an in-depth look at the parenting habits and trends among millennial parents. This week, Adweek's panel of editors also looks at Trump's CEO fallou...

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47 - Tech's Top Trends | Airbnb Under Attack | Errol Morris from 2017-08-09T01:16:23

Yell at your smart home to dim the lights and silence the flying roomba, because our podcast panel is back to talk about the hottest trends in marketing tech. We'll also catch you up on Google's...

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46 - Can Advertising Do Good? | HBO's Next Shows | White House Chaos from 2017-08-02T13:48:57

Is advertising a soulless den of carnivorous capitalism? Yes. But that doesn't mean it can't occasionally accomplish a few good things. This week, Adweek's panel of editors looks at how marketer...

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45 - The Next Hot Jobs | Subway's Slump | Taco Lyft from 2017-07-26T04:52:33

Activate Taco Mode in your Lyft (or just go buy a taco like a sucker) and then settle in for a fun chat about the next hot jobs in digital marketing, the week's best ads, the pain of pivoting to vi...

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44 - When Brands Bite Back | DuckTales | Chicago Dog Sauce from 2017-07-19T00:25:20

Delta vs. Ann Coulter. Reebok vs. Trump. Square vs. ... a fart sandwich? Brands are increasingly willing to stand up to critics, politicians and trolls in social, so this week we look at the growin...

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43 - The Best Ads of the Year (So Far) from 2017-07-12T03:18:32

There have just been too many good ads (and "probably ads") in 2017 to wait until the end of the year, so we're pausing to recap all the best work from the first six months. We also talk about bran...

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42 - What Won in Cannes | The Publicis Pullout | Top Women in Sports from 2017-06-28T03:33:57

We're back from the Cannes Lions, and we're looking back at the biggest winners and controversies of the annual advertising festival. We also look at Adweek's annual list of the most powerful women...

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Cannes Quickie: Diversity, gender and the quest for star talent from 2017-06-23T17:13:35

In our last dispatch from the Cannes Lions, we're joined by Sophie Worth, recruiter for Wieden + Kennedy Amsterdam. She explains how agencies can get serious about diversity and gender balance, whi...

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Cannes Quickie: What the DJ's really thinking from 2017-06-22T13:26:13

We're at the Cannes Lions, where DJ Mick Batyske is in high demand. He's been running parties for the likes of Twitter, Pinterest and Nielsen, but he made time to sit down with Adweek and talk abou...

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Cannes Quickie: The secret life of award jurors from 2017-06-21T07:59:43

The always candid Y&R Global CEO David Sable joins our podcast from the Cannes Lions to talk about what really happens in the judging rooms of Cannes and other award shows. Find out how so many hug...

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Cannes Quickie: Ira Glass on podcasts and ads from 2017-06-20T17:24:43

The godfather of podcasting joins us for a special dispatch from the Cannes Lions, where he's been trying (with limited results) to convince brands and agencies to invest in podcast advertising. Jo...

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Cannes Quickie: Airbnb's content philosophy from 2017-06-19T21:53:37

We're at the Cannes Lions festival in France, where we sat down with Airbnb global head of production Rachel Holbrook to talk brand values, flexible content and what she learned transitioning from ...

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41 - Cannes Predictions | Creative 100 | Chicago Spotlight from 2017-06-14T01:23:43

It's nearly time for the Cannes Lions, the Oscars of advertising, so Adweek's panel of editors and writers looks at this year's front runners. We also talk about our annual Creative 100, a list ...

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40 - Geena Davis and Disruptive Women | Ad Blockalypse | Cable News from 2017-06-07T12:20:13

This week, Adweek profiled 37 women disrupting the marketing, media and tech industries, and we've got staff writer Kristina Monllos on the podcast to tell us more about her conversation with our i...

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39 - Advice for Grads | Self-Skipping Ads | Sweden for Rent from 2017-05-24T00:26:07

Self-driving cars! Self-skipping ads! And now a self-listening podcast! Simply hit play, walk away, and we'll do the rest. In this week's Adweek podcast, we share advice for graduates going into ma...

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38 - McDonald's & Skittles Pull Ads | Roseanne Returns | NBC Dominates from 2017-05-17T11:41:36

"Mum, what was Adweek's podcast like?" "Oh it was big and cuddly, tall as a house, never scruffy, and packed with great info about this week's most controversial ads, the return of 1990s ABC hit Ro...

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37 - KFC's Erotic Fiction | Carter's Nuggs | Media All-Stars from 2017-05-10T14:10:42

Like a world-weary, ruggedly handsome Colonel Sanders fleeing his mysterious past, our podcast panel is back to explore the week's most interesting marketing moments. This week, Adweek's editors an...

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36 - Elisabeth Moss, Handmaids & Hulu | Dumpster Fyre | Domino's Geekery from 2017-05-03T13:49:44

Join us for a VIP, life-changing experience on a podcast once owned by Pablo Escobar. This week, we discuss the Fyre Festival fiasco, Adweek's Elisabeth Moss interview, Domino's new ordering innova...

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35 - 2017's Most Powerful Execs | Shea Moisture Backlash | NYT Ads from 2017-04-26T18:54:59

Feel the POWER as Adweek's panel of writers and editors recaps our annual Power List of the top 100 marketing, media and tech executives. We'll also talk about why Shea Moisture is in hot water, wh...

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34 - Can MTV Rise Again? | BK's Google Home Hack | Pandora vs. Spotify from 2017-04-19T14:27:44

OK Google, tell me about this week's episode of Adweek's podcast. "It features discussions of how Burger King is invading me, your innocent Google Home device. Adweek's editors and writers also deb...

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33 - United's PR Crisis | Spotlight on Atlanta | S-Town Stats from 2017-04-12T02:10:03

Attention passengers, we've overbooked this podcast with too much topical content, so unfortunately we'll need to forcibly re-accommodate a random listener. On this episode, Adweek's editors and wr...

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Bonus: Pepsi's Baffling Ad Disaster from 2017-04-05T19:43:48

What was Pepsi thinking? Its new long-form ad, featuring Kendall Jenner as a soda-carrying savior for social injustice, was an immediate disaster and is already being described as one of the worst ...

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32 - New Political Power Players | Carl's Jr. Grows Up | Bill O'Reilly Backlash from 2017-04-05T19:19:34

Who are the media world's new pundits and personalities worth following? In this week's episode, Adweek's writers and editors break down our list of 2017's Political Power Players, debate the Carl'...

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31 - YouTube's Ad Woes | London's Giant Boob | Tech-Savvy CMOs from 2017-03-28T21:20:02

Who are the most tech-savvy CMOs? How do you make a tequila cloud? Why does London have a giant boob on a rooftop? All this and more shall be revealed in this week's installment of the Adweek podca...

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30 - The Digital Hot List | Ferris Bueller 2017 | Work-Life Imbalance from 2017-03-22T14:32:04

What are the hottest apps, tech brands and gadgets of 2017? Adweek's writers and editors unveil our 2017 Digital Hot List and discuss the agency world's dangerous addiction to overwork. We also sto...

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29 - SXSW | Don Draper Wins Heinz | Fearless Girl from 2017-03-14T16:10:29

Like the Heinz Ketchup to your naked french fries, Adweek's podcast panel is back to make your week complete. Our panel of editors and writers talks SXSW, Don Draper's long-awaited pitch win and ou...

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28 - Mobile Trends | Denny's Dank Meme | Coke's Pansexual Excellence from 2017-03-08T02:49:03

Mobile World Congress is over, and International Women's Day is here, so Adweek's panel of writers and editors have a lot to talk about this week. We'll look at Denny's...

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27 - Is Snapchat Still Cool? | Burger King Is Burning | Agencies 3.0 from 2017-03-01T22:44:08

From Burger King's (possibly too) hot new ad campaign to Snap Inc's pending IPO, Adweek's panel of editors and writers has a lot to discuss this week. We'll look at the top news in marketing, media...

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26 - Academy Awards Post-Mortem | Walmart | New York Times from 2017-02-27T20:16:38

Well that was certainly an ending. The Adweek crew discusses the Academy Awards, advertising during the ceremony from brands like Walmart and Samsung, as well as Droga5's notable spot for the New Y...

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25 - The Mobile Issue | 2017's Best Ad So Far | Uber's Woes from 2017-02-23T13:48:43

Adweek's Mobile Issue is out this week. On the podcast, we talk about the evolution of Pokemon Go and our list of Mobile Innovators. We also look at Uber's latest big PR headache, and deconstruct W...

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24 - John Oliver's Ad Scheme | Media Agencies of the Year | Advice for Ad Students from 2017-02-15T04:00:27

Adweek's annual list of the top media agencies is out, and our panel of editors and writers is here to walk you through this year's picks. We also look at John Oliver's plan to put ads right in fro...

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23 - Twitter vs. Trolls | Super Bowl Post-Mortem | Geico from 2017-02-07T22:19:37

We exorcise our last Super Bowl demons by talking about the Big Game's ratings, the lingering weirdness of Snickers and Lady Gaga's halftime-energized sales boost. Our expert panel of Adweek writer...

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Bonus: The Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads from 2017-02-06T19:46

Super Bowl LI is in the books, and Adweek's podcast panelists have assembled for a special episode about the best and worst Big Game ads of 2017. This week's episode is brought to you by Deloit...

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22 - Super Bowl Preview | The New Adweek.com | Immigration from 2017-02-01T18:20:21

The Super Bowl is nearly here, and Adweek's panel of editors and writers are back to highlight the ads worth watching for. We also talk about the relaunch of Adweek.com and how brands responded ...

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21 - Tons of TV News | Brands vs. Trump | Oscars from 2017-01-25T20:21:05

Adweek's television reporter is back from 14 long days at the industry's annual winter showcase, and he has lots of news on your favorite (and soon-to-be favorite) shows. Plus our panel talks Oscar...

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20 - Brand Backlash | The Arc Awards | Gus Fring Reborn from 2017-01-19T00:44:53

Grab a bucket of Los Pollos Hermanos and settle in for this week's Adweek podcast, where we're talking about our new Arc Awards (including the winners), a new study of brands whose reputations took...

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19 - Best TV | Best Cannibal Diets | Best of CES from 2017-01-12T17:24:54

After the Golden Globes, CES and Television Critics' Association Winter Press Tour, there's a lot for our panel of Adweek editors and writers to talk about this week. Join us as we recap a big week...

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18 - CES 2017 | Megyn Kelly | Jolly Green Giant from 2017-01-05T15:23:48

Like a questionably sexy emerald giant pushing veggies across your table, the Adweek editors and writers are back to bring you news and insights from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We'...

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17 - The Year's Top Trends | Holiday Roundup | Carrie Fisher from 2016-12-29T04:47:46

This week we're looking back at the trends in creativity, media and tech that shaped 2016. We also talk about the far-too-soon passing of Carrie Fisher and discuss more of the week's news.
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16 - Best Ads of the Year | Golden Globes | Time Person of the Year from 2016-12-14T17:53:09

Join us as we count down the 10 best ads of 2016! Our panel of Adweek writers and editors also talks about the new round of Golden Globe nominations and Time's polarizing pick of Donald Trump as Pe...

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15 - Agencies of the Year | The Ultimate Ad Twist | Brand Boycotts from 2016-12-07T22:48:17

We unveil our three Agencies of the Year, debate the effectiveness of boycotting your former advertisers and look at some of the week's best ads, including an incredible spot with a blood-chilling ...

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14 - The Hot List | Cable for Cord Cutters | Wes Anderson from 2016-11-30T22:25:55

What were the hottest apps, TV shows, magazine covers and personalities of 2016? Our panel runs down Adweek's annual Hot List, along with the week's best ads (including Wes Anderson's return to mar...

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13 - Holiday Ads 2016 | Trump and Brands | Snapchat's Spectacles from 2016-11-16T14:06:16

It's only the middle of November, but we're already deluged with holiday ads. Our panel of experts sifts through this year's feel-good spots to find the real gems (and the lumps of coal). We also t...

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12 - Election Angst | The Adweek 50 | Legal Pot from 2016-11-09T22:08:27

Trump's the new U.S. president, and a few more states have made it legal to smoke marijuana. Oddly enough, those two aren't directly related. Our panel of Adweek editors talk about these ballot res...

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11 - RIP Vine | Creative Side Jobs | 3.5 Hours of Scotch from 2016-11-02T19:34:33

We memorialize the loopy candle in the wind that was Vine, then move on to more positive news like the week's best ads, our fascinating conversation with #BlackLivesMatter icon DeRay Mckesson an...

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10 - Brand Geniuses | President Schwarzenegger | #OptOutside (Again) from 2016-10-26T17:01:57

Who are this year's top brand marketers? And would Arnold Schwarzenegger run for president if he could (spoiler: yes). Adweek's panel of writers and editors is back to talk about our annual Brand G...

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9 - Brands and Gender | Jet.com | Trump: Frugal or Foolish With Ads? from 2016-10-19T17:16:36

It's one of the biggest weeks of the year for marketers, with the ANA Masters of Marketing conference underway. So our panel of Adweek editors and writers is talking retail, gender shifts and the r...

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8 - L.A. vs. NYC | Samsung's Note Nightmare | Debate Ratings from 2016-10-12T21:23:23

Will Samsung's explosion problem drive the brand out of the smartphone game? How many people watched the second presidential debate, and where? Is L.A. the next great advertising city? Does New Yor...

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7 - Young Influentials | Remembering Noreen | Google's Device Blitz from 2016-10-06T16:10:23

Who made Adweek's annual Young Influentials list of 40 power players under 40? Our panel also talks about the slew of new Google devices coming to market, and we reflect on the loss of our globally...

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6 - Advertising Week | The First Debate and Political Ads | The Clio Awards from 2016-09-29T16:15:09

It's Advertising Week in New York! In this week's episode, we chat about sessions we went to (and moderated) and the industry trends everyone's been talking about. We also talk about the first pres...

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5 - Fall TV Preview | Emmys | Brangelina | Apple and James Corden from 2016-09-22T15:05:28

It's all about television this week, as Adweek TV reporter Jason Lynch and the rest of our panel chat about the Emmys, as well as which new broadcast shows we should (and shouldn't) be watching thi...

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4 - Exploding Phablets | Subway Cats | Media Plans of the Year from 2016-09-15T03:26:25

Can Samsung get past the Galaxy Note 7's teeny tiny explosion problem? Can AdBlock Plus win back users who think it's a traitor for selling "acceptable" ads? Can all subway ads (please) be replaced...

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iPhone 7 | Facebook vs. Ad Blockers | Under Armour from 2016-09-08T12:04:49

The new iPhone is here and it's ... shinier? Also, we ponder Cam Newton's connection to Watership Down and debate Dos Equis' new, Franco-Spanish Most Interesting Man in the World. Then we dig deep ...

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AI vs. Humans | McDonald's | Audio's New Golden Age from 2016-09-01T22:26:23

McDonald's has a new agency, Facebook Trending has new robot overlords, Stranger Things is coming back, Pretty Little Liars is going away, and audio is the new video. Adweek's David Griner, Kristin...

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Gawker | Olympics | Oscar Isaac from 2016-08-26T19:13:44

Should we celebrate or mourn the death of Gawker? Which Olympic ads were worth watching? And IS Oscar Isaac still our boyfriend? Team Adweek tackles the weighty issues of the world.


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