Stuff About Advertising

In this unedited, ad-libbed episode, we're chatting about the leadership of Madwell not paying their employees on time and then getting mad when they talk to journalists about it. 🤪Here are the articles I reference. I highly recommend reading through them and seeing the screenshots of internal messages!Ad Age: Madwell is in Financial TroubleAd Age: Letter to the EditorAdweek

Ever heard of Resor, Lawrence, or Robinson? No? How about Ogilvy, Bernbach, or Wieden? Yeah, I thought so.It's time to change that.Join me for a special International Women's Day episode as I explore the stories of the "Mad Women" who shaped the advertising world. From crafting iconic campaigns to pioneering techniques we still use today, these women broke barrier

Ever wondered what it really takes to create a Super Bowl ad? The late nights, the client battles, the sheer terror of knowing your work will be judged by over 100 million people?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on Super Bowl commercials and shifting the focus from the ads themselves to the people who make them and their process.Hear directly from writers, art direct

From Mr. Peanut's tragic demise to a fake Crocodile Dundee movie, Super Bowl ad teasers have become a spectacle in and of themselves. But why are brands so obsessed with these pre-game trailers? In this episode, we explore the origins of teasers, their impact on viewers, and whether they're actually worth the hype. Don't forget to rate and review the show! Want more

Advertisers are among the least trusted professions in the US. But why? How did the public get such a negative view of the marketing industry? In this first episode of the Stuff About Advertising podcast, Ashley discusses the personal ethics of working in the industry, how advertising was built on manipulation and deception, and how brands have used ads to inspire and make the worl