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Simplifying the Marketing World for Humans. Speaking Human is hosted by Patrick Jebber and Shad Connelly from MONSTERS Unlimited, a Creative Agency with a Business Brain. Learn more at speakinghuman.com
The Short Summary: We blow the final whistle on the 2026 World Cup and hand out our unofficial awards for the biggest winners and losers in marketing, branding, advertising, and sponsorships.
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Search Keyword(s): Episode 208
The Long-Winded Description:In this episode of Speaking Human, we blow the final whistle on the 2026 World Cup—not by debating goals, saves, or questionable officiating, but by naming some of the tournament’s biggest marketing winners and losers.
From global sponsors spending enormous sums to claim a piece of the spotlight to unofficial brands finding creative ways around FIFA’s tightly controlled partnership rules, we explore the advertising, branding, and promotional efforts that scored big, missed the net, or got completely lost in the crowd.
Along the way, we discuss official sponsors, banned brands, ambush marketing, generic soccer fever, celebrity appearances, national identities, and the challenge of standing out during one of the largest sporting events on the planet.
Which brands made the most of the moment? Which campaigns tried a little too hard? And who deserves to lift the completely imaginary Speaking Human World Cup Marketing Trophy?
It’s a conversation about soccer balls, sponsorship dollars, marketing fouls, branding brilliance, and what happens when nearly every company in the world suddenly wants to become a soccer brand.
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The Short Summary: We take a bite out of crime with McGruff, revisit the PSAs that scared themselves into our brains, and ask whether old-school public service messaging still works today.
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Search Keyword(s): Episode 207
The Long-Winded Description:
In this episode of Speaking Human, we sniff out whether McGruff the Crime Dog’s cartoon crime-fighting tactics still hold up — and revisit the public service announcements that scared, inspired, and permanently lodged themselves in our brains.
From “Take a Bite Out of Crime” to “This is your brain on drugs,” “The More You Know,” Smokey Bear, crash test dummies, and late-night reminders about where your children are, we look back at the PSAs that turned simple messages into cultural memories.
Along the way, we talk about mascots, fear tactics, catchy slogans, celebrity sincerity, and why some public service campaigns become unforgettable while others disappear like a forgotten after-school special.
It’s a conversation about crime dogs, frying pans, shooting stars, safety messaging, and the strange power of marketing that tells you what not to do.
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The Short Summary: We crank up the amps to analyze how bands like Nickelback, Creed, and Bush—as well as a couple once-hot brands—went from cultural domination to punchline status.
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Search Keyword(s): Episode 206
The Long-Winded Description:
In this episode of Speaking Human, we crank up the amps to look at how bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Bush went from dominating radios, CD collections, and MTV-fueled memories to becoming shorthand for “uncool.” We break down what changed, why the backlash hit, and whether nostalgia has started turning the tide.
Along the way, we compare these bands to brands that followed similar paths — the once-hot names that became easy targets, only to find their way back into public affection… or at least ironic appreciation.
It’s a conversation about popularity, taste, backlash, branding, and why culture loves building things up almost as much as it loves tearing them down.
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The Short Summary: We tip off a March Madness–style bracket to determine which pharmaceutical commercial deserves the crown as the cringiest ad on TV.
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Search Keyword(s): Episode 205
The Long-Winded Description:
What happens when you take the absurdly catchy jingles, forced cheerfulness, and side-effect speed-reading of pharmaceutical advertising… and turn it into a bracket competition?
In this episode of Speaking Human, Patrick and Shad launch their own March Madness–style tournament to crown the most cringe-worthy pharma commercial, pitting unforgettable ad offenders like Ozempic, Jardiance, Skyrizi, and Humira against each other in a battle for awkward supremacy. From earworm jingles to aggressively upbeat storytelling about deeply unpleasant medical conditions, the hosts break down what makes these spots so strange, so memorable, and so impossible to escape.
Along the way, they debate which ads are merely annoying, which cross the line into full-blown marketing madness, and why pharmaceutical brands seem uniquely gifted at making viewers cringe while still burning their product names into our brains forever. It’s catchy. It’s uncomfortable. It’s disturbingly effective. And yes, someone gets crowned champion.
The Short Summary: We exhume the bloated remains of this year’s Super Bowl commercials to argue whether the biggest night in advertising has flatlined for good.
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Search Keyword(s): Episode 204
The Long-Winded Description: Are Super Bowl commercials still the pinnacle of advertising—or has the biggest night in marketing finally flatlined?
In this episode of Speaking Human, Patrick and Shad dig into the bloated remains of Super Bowl 60’s ad lineup to debate whether the cultural moment of Super Bowl advertising is dying… or just in desperate need of resuscitation. What started as a completely different podcast recording quickly spiraled into a heated post-game analysis of this year’s commercials and whether they still deliver the creativity, excitement, and cultural buzz they once did.
Along the way, the hosts each crown their best and worst ads of the Bowl, including a surprisingly tasty sandwich moment from Hellmann’s and a nostalgia-packed Dunkin’ cameo-fest that may have finally broken the celebrity marketing algorithm.
Winter is brutal. Unless you’re a brand built for it.
This week, we spotlight the companies that thrive when the temperature drops. From mountaineering gear turned fashion staple with The North Face, to the merino evangelism of Smartwool, to the emotional insulation of Swiss Miss, we unpack why some brands don’t just endure winter—they own it.
If you’ve ever looked forward to a season because of a product, this one’s for you.
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We prompt a showdown between recent commercials from AI power players ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—and crown the spot that comes out on top.
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We stuff Thanksgiving with the latest technology — spotlighting humanoid helpers, robot-laced footwear, and the delightfully deranged inventions nobody ever asked to unwrap.
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We toast the 200th episode of this podcast by sharing our (maybe) definitive list of the 200 most memorable brands of the modern era.
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We crunch into Doritos’ Stranger Things telethon stunt and unwrap the best of this year’s Halloween ad tricks and treats.
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We risk agony, defeat, and heartache to share our thoughts on Nike’s reimaging of the brand’s iconic “Just Do It” campaign for a new generation
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We clock in to explore the great office exodus reversal, where companies are trading Zoom backgrounds for actual backgrounds and Gen Z is surprisingly leading the charge back to cubicle life.
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We take a road trip through the wild world of minor league baseball branding—uncovering team names and logos that knock it out of the park.
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We cue the dramatic music and rewind the tape as Warner Bros brings HBO back into the Max mix. Was the name change a bold move—or a branding blunder?
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We spin the wheel of internet randomness to dissect the role of Reddit today and share wildcard Reddit threads to get you lost in the rabbit hole.
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We dance over treadmills and hop across phone screens to discuss two decades of mind-blowing music videos from the creative maniacs of OK Go.
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We think different by testing our tagline knowledge in a death match to see who can just do it to prove they're not just finger lickin’ good, they’re grrreat!
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We slather our sentiments on Hellman’s “When Harry Met Sally” reunion and sink our teeth into other overlooked content ripe for the commercial requel treatment.
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We stroll through the ascension, decline, and revival of the shopping mall to see if these once-mighty retail giants can regain their former glory.
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We peel open the $6 million banana to explore how brands have leveraged this provocative piece of art for their own content creation.
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We chug back in time to revisit the marketing campaigns of two legendary beverage busts to see how they go down a few decades later.
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We venture into deep space to explore how today’s brands are bringing their products, services, and marketing into the cosmos.
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We sense the power of Mastercard’s new haptic logo and explore how other brands can engage touch, smell, and taste to create more immersive experiences.
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We promulgate and elucidate ten arcane, recondite, and enigmatic lexemes we believe warrant greater attention in the marketing realm.
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We bring together the most unusual, unexpected, and unnatural brand bedfellows of the 2020s. Slap some caviar on your Pringles because worlds are about to collide!
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We convene in the courtroom to adjudicate the cases of two recent commercials from big tech brands that stirred up controversy and got yanked from the airwaves.
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We fight back against the powers of “big podcasting” by pouring out our thoughts about Oatly’s guerrilla marketing maneuver to protest the misleading mind control of big dairy.
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We salute six decades of America’s preeminent toaster pastry by serving up some notable pieces of Pop-Tarts marketing and ranking the most iconic Pop-Tarts flavors.
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We unlace ideas about the new Brooks “Let’s Run There” campaign featuring Jeremy Renner and jog through our rankings of the buzziest running shoe brands of the current moment.
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We poke the potential bursting bubble of Logan Paul’s Prime drink brand to see if it pops and share a couple other products that consumers guzzled down in mass quantities then tossed aside.
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We discourage everyone from listening to this episode and hearing our thoughts on the new ad for NotMayo. Just rip out your earbuds now, because you do not want to know what we have to say.
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We turn our TV dials back four decades to analyze an iconic fast-food commercial featuring big fluffy buns and a spunky senior citizen asking one of the most important questions of our time.
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We exclaim our questions about companies adding punctuation marks like apostrophes, periods, and exclamation points to their names and logos.
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We head into overtime to huddle up on Schwarzenegger, Walken, and whether throwing famous faces into Super Bowl commercials still scores with viewers.
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We apply heat to Solo Stove’s decision to ax their CEO after a viral campaign failed to ignite sales and ask the essential question “what is successful marketing?”
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We drop the pieces in place to unlock how the best-selling video game of all time continues to obsess players 40 years after its creation.
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We smoke out the rough and rugged legacy of the iconic Marlboro Man marketing campaign that rode the trails of pop culture for over 40 years leaving many blackened lungs behind.
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We tune in to the TV show opening intros that keep our thumbs off the fast forward button and our eyeballs glued to the screen.
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We vocalize our picks for the most memorable, effective, and iconic uses of celebrity voices in commercials and marketing.
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We detonate our thoughts on the atomic pink meme machine that has swallowed summer 2023 and share candidates for potential future Barbenheimers.
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We assassinate assumptions of what bottled water should be by spotlighting a canned brand disrupting the industry with some killer marketing efforts.
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We think long and hard about Oscar Meyers’ decision to change the name of the Wienermobile and shake out a few other meat-based mobile marketing ideas.
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We merge our thoughts on HBO Max deciding to drop the HBO, and surmise other abbreviated brand names we could see if more companies consolidated.
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We go green and toast the top o’ the morning by dipping into our pot of marketing gold to share a notable St. Paddy's Day creative concoction.
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We rack our brains trying to google the “KN car” before turning our attention to Kia’s controversial logo redesign.
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How can brands use Discord in their communication arsenal? We talk with Caitlyn Gow, a student at the University of Akron, about her social media marketing class assignment and the choice to write about Discord. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We roast more than chestnuts as we answer a sackful of burning holiday questions about time-honored traditions, classic Christmas characters, and merry memorable marketing campaigns. This edition also has extra soundbites from the hosts, made especially for the fireplace edition of the podcast. Watch your free fireplace episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com. You can also search for it on your television by visiting the Speaking Human YouTube channel.
We whack around a few ideas on why pickleball has become the fastest growing sport in America and if it has what it takes to make it as a major league. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We get a whiff of what the Twitterverse will look like under Elon Musk, and weigh in on whether that’s a good or bad thing for the social network’s future. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We take stock of Patagonia’s bold move for future ownership and ponder if other corporations might start to consider similar unorthodox succession plans. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We reanimate a selection of brands, startups, platforms, and apps that have gone belly up over the past 10 years. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We hazard a second look at the AutoTrader spot that put the Duke boys back behind the wheel and burn rubber with our picks for the wildest auto ads ever to hit the airwaves. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We navigate back to the year 2012 to re-examine the Mapplegate scandal and map out the most memorable brand controversies of the past 10 years. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We release our personal picks for the most memorable and repeatable catchphrases in modern advertising history. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We rise from the grave to relive the long-forgotten marketing war between DISH network and AMC, and feast on the flesh of other notable zombie-themed ads. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We peddle our thoughts on Peloton’s fork-in-the-road moment, and share a list of past fitness trends we’ve left in the dust. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We take another bite out of the campaign that we talked 10 years ago on the very first episode of this podcast and munch on a couple other more recent snack-related marketing morsels. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We salute the bold, creative, and amusing marketing efforts that awed us with their awesomeness this year and made us think about something other than viruses... if only for a few sweet fleeting moments. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We metabolize our thoughts on the metamorphosis of Facebook by answering a series of metaphorical questions about the life and times of the world’s largest social network. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We recap the amazing, astonishing and awe-inspiring marketing feats of 2015 by presenting the winners of our second annual Awesome Awards. Slap on your Apple Watch and hit play on the new Adele album because we’re about to give out some hardware! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We harvest our thoughts on the wild growth of plant-based foods and grill up some marketing efforts aimed at selling people on meatless meats.
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We sound off on some pitch-perfect examples of "sonic branding" that are sure to be stuck inside your head long after this episode goes quiet.
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We tune in to the iconic marketing campaign and subsequent promo spots that helped make MTV a pop-culture juggernaut in the 80s and 90s. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We cool down by scooping out marketing musings on current trends, classic slogans, and captivating flavors from the ice cream world. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We field some big questions about the brand changeup coming to Cleveland and rank the recent history of pro sports teams that changed their names without switching cities. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We unwrap the enigma behind a puzzling new trend more brands are adopting—but we can’t tell you what it is, you have to listen to unlock the secret. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.
On episode #144 of the Speaking Human podcast…
We buy into the idea that maybe “buy” is the wrong word for digital items like movies, TV shows, and music that customers may not actually own.
As you might imagine, during our recordings, sometimes we have side topics that aren't focused or part of the main podcast theme... those end up being cutaways, basically they're throwaway conversations... some lasting only a couple of minutes.
We've decided to let some of these cutaways find their way onto the airwaves, and onto the internet. Maybe they'll entertain you. Maybe they'll be informative. This cutaway from #138 is a fragment of a conversation were we talked a little about Pluto TV. Don't know what that is? Listen, while we scratch the surface.
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We buy into the idea that maybe “buy” is the wrong word for digital items like movies, TV shows, and music that customers may not actually own. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We consider what an alternative universe would look like if brands advertised what people really think about their products. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We invest everything we’ve got in non-fungible tokens and then try to figure out if what we own actually has any real value. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We storm our brains for ideas on what the next phase of social media might look (and sound) like. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We crash the Clubhouse to share our thoughts on the new invitation-only, voice-based social network. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We cough through a cloud of cigarette smoke as we revisit one of the most memorable anti-smoking campaigns ever made. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
On episode #138 of the Speaking Human podcast…
We talked about the marketing campaign for Paramount+ and some of our thoughts on names for the streaming service.
As you might imagine, during our recordings, sometimes we have side topics that aren't focused or part of the main podcast theme... those end up being cutaways, basically they're throwaway conversations... some lasting only a couple of minutes.
We've decided to let some of these cutaways find their way onto the airwaves, and onto the internet. Maybe they'll entertain you. Maybe they'll be informative. This cutaway from #138 is a fragment of a conversation were we talked a little about Pluto TV. Don't know what that is? Listen, while we scratch the surface.
Get full podcast episodes by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We scale the epic marketing campaign around the release of another major streaming service looking to join the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus at the top of the mountain. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We assemble an all-star cast of top-level talent including Bruce Willis, Hugh Jackman, and Brie Larson to talk about the increasing appeal of ad campaigns for big-name actors. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We do not pass GO as we spin, roll, and pop our thoughts on the best board game advertising of all time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We select players in the burgeoning marketing battle between Series X and PS5 consoles, and unlock our personal picks for the best game covers of the Xbox/Playstation era. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We riff on a range of recent marketing and branding efforts—from the unleashing of the Seattle Kraken to breakfast Mac & Cheese to Planters’ rapidly aging Baby Nut. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We quibble over whether all the quacks and quips about the failure of Quibi are well-deserved, and provide some quick reviews of the streaming platform's bite-size content offerings. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We kick around some thoughts on Nike’s new Ben & Jerry’s-inspired footwear and share our personal picks for the ugliest sneaker designs of all time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We reflect on recent brand announcements from Aunt Jemima & Uncle Ben’s in light of widespread protests against racism and calls for change across the USA. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We spitball—with face masks, of course—some creative ideas for take working from home to the next level now that it could be the forever future for many employees. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We zoom in on the different ways brands have incorporated social distancing and quarantine life into their advertising. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We isolate some of the brands and products rising up to make life a little easier during this strange stretch living in lockdown. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We pull down our protective masks to spread a few thoughts on how brands are responding to the coronavirus and the massive impact COVID-19 is having on marketing and major events. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We sound off on the current state of old-school social media and loop our thoughts on a pair of modern social apps looking to make some noise. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We focus our monocles on the untimely death of Mr. Peanut and tip our top hats to the ads that made us laugh, cry, and want to buy during Super Bowl 54. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We recall how brands from the past envisioned the future, and share a couple of our own marketing visions for the 2020s. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We deck the halls with our thoughts on the enduring appeal of Christmas music and chime in on this year’s crop of holiday ads. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We let our follicles run wild as we discuss the growth and evolution of Movember and brush up on some of the most memorable mustaches in ad history. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We fan out our thoughts on the name of NBC Universal’s new streaming platform and strut out our official ranking of streaming service names. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We leaf through our memories to dog-ear our favorite magazines and talk about the future of the medium moving forward. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We travel to the galaxy’s edge to shine a mouse-eared spotlight on our endgame pick for brand of the year. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We decode the meaning behind a handful of slang terms currently making the rounds in pop culture and social media. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We expand our horizons by talking about brands branching out from their core business or philosophy by launching unexpected products, services or media efforts—and discuss if that’s ever a good idea. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We reveal the sports-based commercials that emerge victorious in our highly selective tournament to crown the ultimate athletic ad of the past three decades. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We endorse our favorite brand-celebrity pairings and explain what makes them masterful marriages of marketing, audience, and influence. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We sing the praises of a band of brands whose powerful use of popular songs in their marketing and advertising plays like sweet music to our collective ears. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We boil this year’s crop of Super Bowl commercials down to the ABCs—animals, bevs, and celebs—and tell you which brands won the big game in each of these key categories. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We leap back in time to the age of Obama, netbooks, and The Black Eyed Peas to revisit some of the most notable brands, marketing, and pop culture of 2009. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We’ve got a new podcast coming your way for 2019. The name of the podcast? Drum roll please… Movies & Marketing.
If you’ve ever listened to the Speaking Human podcast, you know we frequently reference movies and use movie marketing as a macrocosm for what many brands are dealing with on a much smaller basis. We’ve done episodes of the show where we've handed out movie marketing awards and made predictions for the summer box office, and those episodes have consistently ranked among our most popular. We figured the time was right for a spin off...
So what will happen on the Movies & Marketing podcast? We’re going to dig deep on movie marketing to try to get a sense of why some movies find an audience and others don’t. We have a lot of interesting things planned. We going to talk about trailers, what works and what doesn’t; dive into some box office numbers, both US & international; revisit the marketing campaigns for some classic films (or what we consider classic films anyway); analyze the marketing narratives surrounding movie award nominees and winners; and talk about movie posters, viral marketing, social media, and a whole lot of other fun stuff.
If you love movies or marketing—or both—this is definitely a podcast you’ll want to check out. Look for Movies & Marketing coming soon to SpeakingHuman.com, and iTunes, Google Play, Speaker, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
We hum with excitement as we share the 10 brands that captured our eyes, brains, hearts, tongues, and screens in 2018. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We come to play… with suggestions on the hottest gifts for kids this holiday season and share our picks for the greatest toys of all time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We tap into the seasonal flavor that could be the next pumpkin spice and answer three burning questions about the past, present, and future of fall marketing. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We creep into the deadly deliciousness of the Halloween season by sharing our killer picks for favorite candy packaging design. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We test our knowledge of classic advertising campaigns by answering trivia questions about memorable commercials, slogans and brands that have permeated pop culture over the past several decades. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We tackle the brand status of the national football league and audible some wild ideas to rush the NFL into the future. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We unveil the winner of our summer box office challenge and honor some incredible & impossible movies that defined the blockbuster season. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We laugh, chuckle and guffaw through a stream of countless brand tweets in an effort to crown the Twitter kings of comedy. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We rack our brains coming up with creative ways to upgrade products that haven’t taken a significant step forward in far too long. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We sweat out the dog days of summer by shouting out a few key brands we strongly associate with the hot and sunny season. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We spin our thoughts on the marketing power of cover art and hit play on our favorite album covers of all time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We look back on 100 podcast episodes and share some of our favorite centenarian brands. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We ask and answer the most important social media question of 2018—Yanny or Laurel? Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We make you wonder whether you’re listening to real people or artificial intelligence as we discuss Google’s latest innovation. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We premiere our predictions for the movies that will burn up the box office in summer 2018. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We lob up our picks for top NBA team names and slam down our winners for sweetest league logos. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We snap, crackle and pop through decades of brand slogans from “Got milk?” to “Taste the rainbow” to determine which ones are the best of the best. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We guzzle down four new flavors of Diet Coke to tell you if they can beat the real thing and share our picks for favorite Coke can designs. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We unwrap six classic holiday commercials and force them to face off in a showdown to see which ones yield more Yuletide power. Put on your protective Santa suit because this podcast has Claus! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We give thanks for a basketful of brands that have delivered us a bounty of delicious flavors to feast on in 2017. Grab your plate of mashed potatoes because this podcast is about to pour over you like Thanksgiving gravy. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We phone in our thoughts on the new iPhone X and share our recommendations for some must-have iPhone apps. If this podcast recognizes you using our new facial recognition feature, the show will start now! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We spice things up by talking about the tsunami of pumpkin spice products hitting store shelves this fall and share our grades for some of the more unique pumpkin spice offerings out there. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and your pumpkin spice Oreos and get ready to have your ears pummeled by pumpkin spice in podcast form!
We gaze in wonder at the winner of our game of summer box office predictions, and share our picks for favorite fall movie trailers. This episode is like a great trailer—all of the best parts with none of the crap in between!
We rack our brains trying to remember whether Santander Bank's short film "Beyond Money" is marketing or entertainment, and share our picks for a few other pieces of fantastic brand filmmaking. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We order Google, Alexa, and Siri into our podcast gladiator arena to see who emerges victorious in the battle for best voice assistant marketing. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We venture on a quest to determine the impact of Facebook’s new mission, and uncover examples of other brands with magnificent mission statements. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We chomp into Popeye’s new cookie coated chicken to determine its marketing tenderness, and share our award winners for funkiest fast food menu items. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We auction off our thoughts on eBay’s new brand campaign taking aim at Amazon, and share our bids for some of the best brand comebacks in recent memory. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We zoom past two defenders, pump fake, and fire off our list of the top five LeBron James commercials. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We prepare for the impending rise of the machines by discussing Marble the food delivery robot, and speculating on some other ways brands could start putting robots to work. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We forecast the five summer movies that will deliver the biggest returns at the box office, and share our picks for best movie posters of all time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We crown the champion of our best jingle bracket and answer a few big questions about Pepsi, United, April Fool’s Day, and Christopher Walken. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We bounce into the final round of our Most Memorable Brand Jingles Bracket and then bounce back 20 years to reveal our top 10 forgotten 90s brands. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We toss eight of the catchiest brand jingles of all time into a bracket to determine which one takes the title of most memorable. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We switch on Nintendo's new console to determine if its moniker is a winner, then we power down with our picks for worst tech product names. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We name our thoughts on the much-buzzed-about title of the new Star Wars movie and identify what makes the force strong with a company name. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We declare and debate the best and worst Super Bowl commercials in the history of the big game. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We grab some groceries off the shelf and run out of the store without getting arrested thanks to Amazon Go, then we sweat it out as we answer five burning questions about the Amazon brand. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We dig deep into the ice chest of 2016 to unearth the year's coolest cultural artifacts. Slice open a tauntaun with your lightsaber and cozy up inside its guts for warmth because you’re about to experience a whole new level of cool! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We applaud the most spectacular, strange, and surprising marketing efforts of the year with the highest honor bestowed by a podcast named Speaking Human... the Awesome Awards. Call up Chewbacca Mom and dust off your Pokemon Go app because we’re about send 2016 out with a bang! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We slap on a pair of Spectacles to get a fleeting glimpse at the future of social sharing, and envision our own creative ideas for social-connected products that could be the next big thing. Look deeply into our podcast eyes because you’re about to get snapped! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We plug in to the marketing power of Nintendo’s “new” retro gaming system, the NES Classic Edition, and then push start on our favorite NES Classic games. Jump on a Goomba and eat a magic mushroom because this podcast is about to power up! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
Today on Speaking Human, we catch up with the elusive creature that tried to destroy our fresh, hot Domino's pizzas back in the late 80s and share our picks for favorite animated brand characters. Call up Tony the Tiger because this episode is gonna be Gr-r-reat! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
Today on Speaking Human, we explode with thoughts on the early extinction of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and share our picks for the all-time biggest product blunders. Get ready for a recall because this podcast is smoking! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We run into the future Marty McFly promised us by lacing up Nike's new HyperAdapt sneakers, then we travel back to the present to name our top three product innovations of the 21st century. Fire up Mr. Fusion because this podcast is about to burn rubber! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We reel from a disappointing movie summer by applauding our favorite film posters of the cinematic season. Like "The Legend of Tarzan", this podcast is ripped and ready to start swinging! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
Today on Speaking Human, we dive into a heated discussion of the Olympic Committee’s controversial rule 40 and then sprint over to the podium to hand out medals for best unofficial Olympic marketing. Look out Usain Bolt because this podcast is coming at you fast! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
Today on Speaking Human, we review the state of online reviews to determine whether it's fair or foul for brands to pay for positive mentions. Anonymous internet users who may or may not be on our payroll call this episode of the podcast, “the greatest thing to happen to your ears since sound!" Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
Today on Speaking Human, we "just do it"... and by "just do it" we mean share our picks for the best Nike commercials of all time. Lace up you Jordan's and prepare to get schooled! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
Today on Speaking Human, we augment our reality and roam the earth hunting for monsters like Sandshrew, Weedle and Psyduck, along with the answer to the vital question: How in the name of Pikachu did Pokémon Go become a global craze? Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
Today on Speaking Human, we drive into the future of bold and electric branding by looking at the rapid acceleration of Tesla Motors. Buckle up your brand because this podcast is about to give you a jolt of inspiration! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We growl and howl like Wookiees as we watch a mom in a Chewbacca mask go viral, take over the galaxy, and give Kohl's enough free marketing to fill a Star Destroyer. Charge up your bowcaster because this podcast’s about to get hairy! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We squat with a mystical unicorn who teaches us about proper pooping technique as well as a few lessons for marketing around taboo topics... Grab your roll of Charmin because this podcast is headed to the john! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We predict the movies that will bank the most money at the box office this summer. Strap on your proton pack and fire up the USS Enterprise because we’re about to project your cinematic future… Whoa. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We talk with Jacob Farrar, Director of The Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing at the University of Akron, about some of the interesting things they’re doing at the Taylor Institute and how today’s colleges and universities are helping shape the next generation of marketers. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We flap through ten years of tweets filled with millions of hashtags, memes and Bieber references to pinpoint the past, present and future impact of a little bird called Twitter... And we're going to do it all in 140 characters or less! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We stay thirsty with the “most interesting man in the world” as we revisit one of the past decade’s most successful marketing campaigns. We don’t always record podcasts, but when we do it’s Speaking Human... Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We connected with Kelley through Twitter as a result of our recent podcast episode (Episode #53) spotlighting the Jeep brand. Kelley at that time was doing her own marketing effort involving Jeep and we wanted to talk to her and learn a little more about what it's like to work in the voiceover world and explore the unique and unorthodox approach she has taken to market her voiceover business. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We announce the champion of our Emoji Marketing Madness Bracket and reward them with a trophy, a crown, and a gold medal… in beautiful emoji format! Bust out your Japanese ogre red devil face because this competition's about to get heated! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We march through faces crying tears of joy, pizza slices, and piles of poo to crown the champion of our Emoji Marketing Madness Bracket. Bust out your screaming cat face cause this one could come down to the wire! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We hop in the Wrangler and head off road to shine a spotlight on Jeep as the brand celebrates its 75th anniversary. Pop off the top and rip off the doors because this podcast is ready to ride! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We tackle the big game to tell you which brands dominated the digital playing field when it came to building early buzz for their ads. Go deep and get ready to catch our picks for the best pre-game advertising of Super Bowl 50! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We peer into Periscope to give you a glimpse of the popular new social platform and explore the value of live streaming as a marketing tool. Open your ears and prepare your eyes because we’re going scoping! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We freeze, chill and serve our thoughts on the coolest things to come out of 2015. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We sharpen our scissors, grab our cable boxes, cut off all the cords, and stare at our screens to get a picture of the future outlook for cable companies and TV advertising... Don’t touch that dial because Speaking Human starts now! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We use the force to force our bodies to sit through an endless array of new marketing efforts incorporating a Star Wars theme while pondering the epic question: Is it ever a good idea to jump on the marketing bandwagon? Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We get googly-eyed over a cardboard contraption that allows us to take a peak into a different reality. Will this new virtual world change the future of marketing, or will we just look like fools with boxes on our faces? Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We hack our way through USA Network’s clever giveaway to promote the show “Mr. Robot”. Grab your rootkit, honeypot and encryption codes and get ready for the social marketing revolution! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We share our scattered thoughts on this year’s Cannes Lions award winners. Get ready to hear our roar because this podcast cannot be tamed! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We project our thoughts on the biggest marketing blockbusters of the summer movie season. Grab your popcorn and get ready for outrageous comedy, explosive action, and death-defying stunts… or at least two guys talking about that stuff. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We experience young love from two different points of view via an interactive video from a frozen dessert maker. Get ready for a sweet content treat that will leave you with brain freeze! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We drop our drumsticks in disbelief as Colonel Sanders and The Hamburglar return from the marketing graveyard to win back our brand loyalty. Call up Grimace and The Noid because fast-food mascot reboots are the hot new trend! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We consume clever home improvement tips in easily digestible six-second chunks and then regurgitate our thoughts on choosing the right social networks for your brand. Get ready to go swinging, humans, because we’re checking out some Vines! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We YouTube twenty of the greatest brand moments from the past decade to tell you what video earns the title of YouTube’s all-time best ad. Crank up your bandwidth and get ready for some serious YouTubin’! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We podcast our thoughts on the trials, travails, and triumphs of a topic very near and dear to our hearts: podcasting. That’s right, humans, you’re about to listen to a podcast about podcasts. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We witness a murder and get stalked by a hitman via phone, text, email, Twitter, and online video. Will we survive and—more importantly—will it make us want to see the movie Kill Me Three Times? Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We flicker through 30 years of film intros to watch the evolution of the Disney logo from static to CGI to fully customized. Break out your copies of Snow Dogs and Lilo and Stitch because we’re going logo-ing! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We pit four fast food chains against each other in a bracket to determine whose weird marketing effort won the month of March. Get ready for some competitive beef, sweat and grease, baby! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We swipe, tap and laugh through four decades of Saturday nights spanning from Belushi to Murphy to Carvey to Sandler to Ferrell to Fey to Samberg to Wiig. Whew. Live from Monsters Unlimited its Speaking Human! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We nod off to the intriguing sounds, noises and grumblings of Jeff Bridges as he shows us how to bring our wildest dreams to life on the World Wide Web. Bio-digital jazz, man! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We nod off to the intriguing sounds, noises and grumblings of Jeff Bridges as he shows us how to bring our wildest dreams to life on the World Wide Web. Bio-digital jazz, man! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We veer off road while gazing at outdoor ads covered in diamonds, human hair, and cans of snot. That’s right, baby—we’re bringing billboards back. Yeah! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We veer off road while gazing at outdoor ads covered in diamonds, human hair, and cans of snot. That’s right, baby—we’re bringing billboards back. Yeah! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We blitz the big game to find out which brands got the most out of their million-dollar investment on Super Bowl Sunday. And if that’s not enough incentive to listen… there’s also gonna be puppies! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We blitz the big game to find out which brands got the most out of their million-dollar investment on Super Bowl Sunday. And if that’s not enough incentive to listen… there’s also gonna be puppies! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We rewind through the labyrinth of 2014, dodging soccer balls, ice buckets and Ebola to uncover all that was awesome in marketing this year. Get ready for the first annual Speaking Human Awesome Awards! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We rewind through the labyrinth of 2014, dodging soccer balls, ice buckets and Ebola to uncover all that was awesome in marketing this year. Get ready for the first annual Speaking Human Awesome Awards! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We pilot our X-wings into the Star Wars universe for 90 mouth-watering seconds of mysterious wonder to explore the power of teaser marketing. The force is strong with this episode. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We pilot our X-wings into the Star Wars universe for 90 mouth-watering seconds of mysterious wonder to explore the power of teaser marketing. The force is strong with this episode. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We give thanks for the elaborate feast of Goldblum that GE serves up in their latest commercial. Oh, and did we mention it also comes with an extra side of Goldblum? And for dessert? You guessed it… more Goldblum. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.
We give thanks for the elaborate feast of Goldblum that GE serves up in their latest commercial. Oh, and did we mention it also comes with an extra side of Goldblum? And for dessert? You guessed it… more Goldblum. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We compute the new tagline that has Android aiming to unite all the unique people of the world by plugging them into the same mobile operating system. Don’t worry storm troopers, these aren’t the droids you’re looking for.
We compute the new tagline that has Android aiming to unite all the unique people of the world by plugging them into the same mobile operating system. Don’t worry storm troopers, these aren’t the droids you’re looking for. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We terrify our listeners with blood-curdling reactions to the latest gruesome collection of horrifying Halloween commercials from ravenous brands who want to rip out your eyeballs, hold your beating heart in their hands and devour the dollars in your wallet.
We terrify our listeners with blood-curdling reactions to the latest gruesome collection of horrifying Halloween commercials from ravenous brands who want to rip out your eyeballs, hold your beating heart in their hands and devour the dollars in your wallet. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We ride in a Fiat through a magical and twitchy world of crazy beats, horse heads and angry robots, all in hot pursuit of endless fun.
We ride in a Fiat through a magical and twitchy world of crazy beats, horse heads and angry robots, all in hot pursuit of endless fun. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We behold the amazing transformation that takes place when a caterpillar called Clear Channel creates a cocoon and emerges as the butterfly known as iHeartMedia.
We behold the amazing transformation that takes place when a caterpillar called Clear Channel creates a cocoon and emerges as the butterfly known as iHeartMedia. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We take a bite out of the latest Apple event to find out if the products and presentation from Tim Cook and co. live up to the mammoth media buzz. Mmmmm, apples…
We take a bite out of the latest Apple event to find out if the products and presentation from Tim Cook and co. live up to the mammoth media buzz. Mmmmm, apples… Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We grunt with everyone’s favorite Austrian bodybuilder, former governor and 80s action star as he flexes his comic muscle in a new marketing campaign for Realestate.com Australia. Get to the chopper!!!
We grunt with everyone’s favorite Austrian bodybuilder, former governor and 80s action star as he flexes his comic muscle in a new marketing campaign for Realestate.com Australia. Get to the chopper!!! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We stare endlessly at the recently redesigned Airbnb logo in hopes of seeing all the strange interpretations that have surfaced on social media. Oh my god, I do see it! It looks like a…
We stare endlessly at the recently redesigned Airbnb logo in hopes of seeing all the strange interpretations that have surfaced on social media. Oh my god, I do see it! It looks like a… Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We declare our brand winners of the bloody, sweaty and hard-fought marketing battle that was the 2014 World Cup. Victory! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human marketing podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We marvel at the magnificent Marvel marketing machine by thoroughly examining Thor’s new anatomy, gauging audience expectations for Guardians of the Galaxy, and getting amped up early for the ultimate superhero sequel. Avengers assemble!
We declare our brand winners of the bloody, sweaty and hard-fought marketing battle that was the 2014 World Cup. Victory!
We marvel at the magnificent Marvel marketing machine by thoroughly examining Thor’s new anatomy, gauging audience expectations for Guardians of the Galaxy, and getting amped up early for the ultimate superhero sequel. Avengers assemble! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human marketing podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We toast our 21st episode by taking 21 shots, jumping in a Dodge Charger with the Duke boys, and watching them outrun the law while surfing Autotrader.com. Yee-haw!!!
We toast our 21st episode by taking 21 shots, jumping in a Dodge Charger with the Duke boys, and watching them outrun the law while surfing Autotrader.com. Yee-haw!!! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of Speaking Human by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.
We crash the World Cup to explore how Beats by Dre managed to become the world’s coolest brand by getting banned from the world’s biggest marketing stage. Goooooooaaaaaaaalllllllllllllll!
We celebrate the arrival of summer by sitting around the campfire, singing along to the S’more Song, and discussing DQ’s new marketing campaign. It’s gonna be a hot one!
We imbibe the latest packaging innovations from top beverage brands. We verify the icy-coldness of Coca-Cola; warm up to the holiday season with Starbucks; and get drunk on originality with Absolut vodka. Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
We celebrate and denigrate the latest bizarre celebrity-brand pairings. We ride in a Dodge Durango with Ron Burgundy; watch Jean Claude Van Damme make a double impact for Volvo; and try on clothes made from cool by Christopher Walken. Wowie. Wow. Wow.
We discuss the high-stakes game of summer movie marketing. We’ll tell you what blockbuster marketing drove our butts to cinema seats and what films flopped at inspiring us to leave our air-conditioning and HDTVs.
We peep into the marketing future and catch a glimpse of Oreo dipping its cookies into robotics, Lexus driving the red carpet at the Oscars, and Google converting us into a culture of cross-eyed nerds.
We answer the call on smartphone marketing by checking out the view from the top with Apple, bashing the big guy with the aggressive marketers at Samsung, and contemplating the future for another fruit-named phone—the Blackberry.
We watch in awe as GE rounds up some familiar robot faces, Apple plays Ping-Pong with Venus and Serena, and Planet Fitness sounds the alarm on lunks.
We bust out the barbecue, beer barrels and body paint to cheer wildly as a band of vicious competitors vie for glory on Super Bowl Sunday. That’s right, we’re talking about the brutal battle for brand supremacy during the big game. Find out who came out on top and who just flushed millions down the Port-a-John.
We go through the marketing ringer as Hasbro forces us to fight for the right to use the iron in Monopoly, Axe Body Spray sends us into space smelling really good, and Zicam makes us do battle with a boogery beast.
We throw out our typical podcast format to end the year in big, bold, epic style by exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly underbelly of marketing in 2012. That’s right, folks—it’s our best of the year blowout bonanza!
We flashback to the decade of alt rock, Topanga and Jumanji, exchange LOLs and OMGs with the Pope on Twitter, and celebrate the holidays with Clark Griswold and a pair of Old Navy pop pants.
We crown social media king of the porcelain palace, celebrate twenty years of finger-tapping talk, and get brand-brainwashed by the rhythm and motion of the most-watched YouTube video of all time.
We hold a memorial for a snack food thought to be indestructible, debate whether we or you should get a Wii U, and try to determine if mobile devices are destroying our souls. And in a last hurrah before the apocalypse, we watch in awe as Black Friday goes nuclear and swallows Thanksgiving whole.
Our heads spin as we watch Target take product placement to a whole new level, our man-minds get blown away when we find out the joy, adventure and “blue water” women experience once a month are all a corporate lie, and, finally, our lightsabers go dim as we discover the disturbing news that Luke Skywalker and Minnie Mouse are actually brother and sister! NNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOO!
We binge on brand videos. We watch as Snoop Dogg hawks Hot Pockets, Goldblum grumbles about the glories of Paypal, and Felix Baumgartners’ extreme space jump burns up YouTube records on the wings of Red Bull. Geronimo!!!!!!!
We tune you in to the increasing static at Dish Network, fill you in on how Facebook will help fulfill your future wants, and discretely delve into the mother of all scandalous smartphone map controversies: Mapplegate.
We catch a buzz from all the extra bucks handed out by Starbucks, diagnose some common mistakes companies should avoid like the plague on their websites, and take a shot at the latest contributions from Amazon and Toys R Us to the tablet BOOM.
We examine the billion-dollar bite Apple took out of Samsung, discuss the infectious Internet virus that is “Call Me Maybe”, and review the zombie marketing war AMC has waged against Dish Network.
We create incredibly unreal expectations for the future of this podcast and take a crunchy bite out of Triscuit’s new “Topper’s Tantrum” marketing campaign.