Witcha Black Ads: Recent Episodes
Braunsy & Janelle
A podcast examining the state of marketing and advertising through a very Black lens. Hosts Braunsy & Janelle, discuss boss moves in pop culture, brands that just can't seem to get it right, and those rare occasions when miraculously they do! Hear interviews with Black ads folks putting in the necessary work and up your knowledge with the backstories "they" don't want you to know. All here on #WitchaBlackAds
A new logo here, an unexpected collab there, and Beyoncé handling business as usual. This week, taking a closer look at Wemby putting his stamp on Nike with a new logo, Angel Reese's overdue partnership with Barbie, and Beyoncé handling big business as usual. Plus, a few linkups that had us asking... now, how exactly did we get here?
Some moves make perfect sense. Others make you say, "here goes nothing".
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We've got plenty to unpack in this week's episode. We get into Ebony taking Mowalola to court over alleged trademark infringement, Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium moments, and we're pouring one out for the Nissan Altima a car that somehow became an icon in Black culture and a character in its own right, now officially discontinued.
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We’re back in the swing of things for Episode 94 of Witcha Black Ads.
The mics are hot, and this week we're talking GOATs. From LeBron leaving the Lakers and Serena's return to the court to Jay-Z's summer rollout, Coco Gauff’s Miu Miu partnership, and the latest sneaker shakeups. That and a whole lot more. Tap in. 🎙️
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We’re back with another episode of WBA and this time we’re asking some real questions. Like what were the deal points behind the Zendaya and Law Roach x On collab? Is there any slowing Cardi down? Y’all really buying into this Kanye redemption arc? And when do we stop policing Black women’s hair?
That and a whole lot more.
This week we break down the Virgil Abloh Archive Alaska 1 release, Jacquemus linking with Solange, more Creative Director roles...
Then we zoom out: what happens when AI enters creative spaces that have always been driven by feel, taste, and human experience?
Tap in for a conversation on creativity, culture, and the things you just shouldn't automate.
This week, we break down Kevin Durant x CeraVe, Cardi B’s Grow-Good beauty launch, Jordan Brand’s “All or Everything,” and DoorDash turning 50-cents beef into a brand moment.
We also talk Super Bowl: safe ads, AI normalization, body politics, and more!
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Steph’s out at Under Armour, Wale finally gets his Nike moment, Fenty Beauty’s changes hands, LV’s rips off the Ghana Must Go bag, and much more.
This week, we're talking Failing Forward with Diarrha N’Diaye’s major move to EVP of SKIMS Beauty & Fragrance, A$AP Rocky getting his flowers as a fashion icon, Teen Vogue folding into Vogue.com (end of an era!), Under Armour’s new Lab96 studio, and the NBA on Prime’s “Victory” theme song that's lowkey a bop.
This week, we’re talking the return of Verzuz with Cash Money vs. No Limit at ComplexCon, LeBron linking up with Hennessy for a headline-making stunt, Cardi B getting in her baby bag with Bobbie, and Athlos partnering with Cash App to finally get athletes paid.
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We’re back with episode 86 of Witch Black Ads, talking Stephon Diggs’ Asics collab, Cardi’s album rollout, Michael Vick cashing checks from Mitchell and Ness, checks notes Jaden Smith as the new Men’s Creative Director at Christian Louboutin?, and much more.
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We're tackling quite a bit this week, from the NFL's kick-off to a slew of new athletes and creative collaborations. We discuss the latest from Travis Hunter, Adidas x Tracy McGrady, Telfar x Timberland, and the new partnership between On and Burna Boy.
The US Open 🎾 is here, and we’ve got plenty to cover—Venus’s on-court fits, Serena co-signing Ro, Taylor Townsend’s rise, the ongoing denim wars, and Eve stepping out in Ice Studio Timbs. All that and more in this week’s episode.
A lot of Sole Searching going on. This time around we’re talking Zendaya’s (and Law Roach’s) partnership with On, Latto reviving Apple Bottoms, SZA getting into her “Artistic Director” bag with Vans, Rihanna’s latest offering with Puma and much more.
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This week we’re talking Ralph Lauren’s nod to Oak Bluffs, pgLang’s new agency, Beyoncé latest collection with Levi’s, and much more. We also get into how the political climate is making brands play it “safe.” Tap in.
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We’ve got a long list of topics to cover on episode 81 of Witcha Black Ads. This go ‘round, we’re discussing AMP’s ill-timed partnership with Target, the rollout masterclass put on by The Clipse, Tyler’s new era, seafood boils, and much more.
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Jellyfish, Jammy Eggs, and unpaid debts are all on the docket for Episode 80 of Witcha Black Ads. This week we’re getting into Adidas’ MFin Superstar spot, Instagram’s Anyway campaign, Travis Scott’s new Chief Visionary title, and much more.
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This week we’re "reading the room" on all the latest!
Talking OKC Thunder's championship and the Converse moment, Faith Kipyegon's 4-minute mile and Nike's "Breaking 4" project. We dive into Solange x Ilia Beauty, Gilga x Moncler, and the buzz around the Telfar model search. And of course, Venus and Serena's new podcast on X.
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Was the Coco Gauff win ad well orchestrated? Are we feeling Tali’s new shoe with Puma? Did Meg really design her new swimwear line? Just a few burning questions that get answered on episode 78 of Witch Black Ads.
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This week we got a bit to unpack, from Savannah James's grand entry into luxury beauty and Jide Osifeso's mission to reframe Reebok's basketball game, to Kendrick Lamar's surprising Gatorade collaboration. This and more.. like subcribe and share!
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Hot mics and hotter takes. The new A’One, Fenty’s collab with the Liberty, MET Gala hits and misses, and dirty kicks are all on the docket for Episode 76.
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Episode 75 is for the fashion girlies and the aging millennials. We get into CoCo’s Miu Miu debut, Kendrick pulling double duty with Chanel and Gatorade, that Supreme x 40 Acres & a Mule drop, SZA’s NOT Beauty line, and much more. Somewhere in all that we realized… we’re old. 😩
Bi-coastal and back at it. Episode 74 dives into CoCo’s new shoe with New Balance, Puma getting us high, and Lacoste hitting the streets—literally. Plus: grillz for the sauce, Beyoncé’s back in denim, LeBron’s linking with Barbie, and Topicals just bagged Bread.
This week, we're diving into March Madness and the big moves shaking up the sports world, both on and off the court. Plus, we're exploring the "Tequila Wars" and the celebrity tequila craze. Are we reaching peak tequila saturation? Join @braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ as they discuss these topics and more.
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Season 3 (and some change) is finally here! We know, we’ve been gone for a minute, but we’re back and ready to get into it. A$AP Rocky is putting his stamp on Ray-Ban, Nike is making power moves with Skims and Tyla, and Supreme just put Ernie Barnes in the mix. Plus, what’s next for Doechii?
Tap in, we’ve got a lot to catch up on.
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We’re talking Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement, Beyoncé diving into the whiskey game with Sir Davis, and the CMAs snubbing Cowboy Carter. Plus, we’re breaking down Old Navy’s latest campaign with Precious Lee and so much more.
This week, we dive deep into all things Olympics! From iconic athletes to unexpected hurdles (pun intended), we break down the drama and excitement. We also hit on the past and present opportunities for brands in the world of sports.
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We’re keeping it light with Episode 69, chatting about Nike’s new spot, Fenty’s partnership with the Olympics, and Nigel Sylvester teaming up with Jordan.
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This time around we’re diving into the Father’s Day campaign from Bottega featuring A$AP Rocky and shot by Carrie Mae Weems, Rihanna named the face of J’adore Dior, the overuse of Lil’ Wayne’s ‘A Milli’, Jordan’s shot back at Adidas, Black Nepotism, and much more.
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We're back with episode 67 of Witcha Black Ads!
This time, we're talking Adidas x Anthony Edwards' receipts, the Balenciaga x Under Armour drop, Rihanna's new Fenty Hair announcement, and asking "Is It In You?" with Gatorade, with a special guest on the mic.
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We’re back with episode 66 of Witcha Black Ads ✊🏾
This time around, we’re discussing Mary J. Blige’s high steppers with Giuseppe, Gunna is pushing P, A’Ja Wilson’s recent announcement with Nike, the hits and misses from the MET Gala, and much more.
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We're back on Witcha Black Ads with our regular setup. On episode 65, we’re chatting about Pharrell's Tiffany & Co. collab, Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito teaming up with Fiat, the new Wemby x Nike spot, Youthforia's "Tar in a Bottle,” and much more.
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We’re back to our regularly scheduled setup this week on Witcha Black Ads, chatting about the big weekend for the women’s NCAA basketball tourney 🏀, Cowboy Carter and the impact of Beyoncé's latest drop 🤠, Serena’s Wyn Beauty brand 💄, and much more.
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The squad got together in person for episode 63 to chat everything from Tyler the Creator’s film for LV to Bey’s Cowboy Carter rollout.
We also get into Cam Hicks for Reebok, whatever the hell is going on over at Denim Tears, and ask “Is Jake from State Farm ok?”
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This week we’re getting into the many Nike collabs. We’re talking Jacquemus featuring Sha’Carri Richrardson, Meg thee Stallion's capsule, and the Kai Cenat deal.
We also get into the SSENSE x ESSENCE "Call Me by Your Name" collab, all that Louis Vuitton has going on with Tyler the Creator, Wemby as brand ambassador for LV, and much more.
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We’re back at it and finally connecting to discuss what went down in Vegas for the Super Bowl. That means a lot of Usher 🕺🏾, Beyonce 👑, and a sprinkle of Kanye 🤏🏾, amongst other happenings.
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It’s Black History Month, so we had to kick it off with a new WBA episode! ✊🏾
This week we discuss Usher’s confusing Vogue cover ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance, Fashion Week moments that caught our attention, all these unqualified and misaligned creative directors, and Michael B. Jordan’s foray into the uncharted world of sea moss.
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Kicking off the year with a bang on Episode 59 of Witcha Black Ads!
This time, we talk Tiger's bold move away from Nike, Megan Thee Stallion's collaboration with Planet Fitness and Nike, Lil Nas X's latest single making all the church folk mad, FKA Twigs’ banned Calvin Klein campaign, and so much more.
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Get ready for a glossy rendezvous on Episode 58 of Witcha Black Ads – "Lipgloss Poppin'" We're dishing on KeKe Palmer hosting the Soul Train Awards, Grammy Nominations, sexy red lip gloss names, Lil Yachty's exclusive IG Close Friends and so much more. Tune in for all the Black Ads vibes! 💋🎙️
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🚨 New Segment Alert 🚨"And Another Thing" - our in-between episodes segment for when we've got a few more things to get off our chests.
First up: After launching the Skims men line, discussed in episode 57, Kim K quickly followed up with a partnership announcement with the NBA, WNBA, US Basketball, and Swarovski.
Y’all f*%king with it?
On episode 57 we got to discuss all the Black Ads happenings face-to-face, which y’all know is super rare. From Beyoncé's latest perfume to Telfar's “interesting” crinkle campaign to SKIMS’s new drawls drop, we got it all covered.
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🚨New Episode Alert! 🚨On episode 56 of Witcha Black Ads, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Nike Yardrunners from the platform's creators. Yardrunners was created in 2020 to celebrate the rich history and contributions of HBCUs and their students and alums on global sport and culture. Tune in as Arinze Emeagwali (@2stepsahead__), Richard Palmer (@3rwp), and Deb Williams (@debfayewms) discuss the creation of the platform, representing HBCU culture, being resilient through pushback, and knowing when to adjust.
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After a little travel and living life, we are back with episode 55 of Witcha Black Ads.
On this week's docket we have Tremaine Emory leaving Supreme, a mixed bag from KFC, Dunkin' Donuts' Ice Spice Smoothies and much more.
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This week’s theme is Queen Bey– because, let's be real, why wouldn't it be? On this episode we're delving into the phenomenon known as The Beyoncé Economic Bump, celebrating the journey of Hip Hop's 50th, discussing Zendaya's collaboration with SmartWater, and much more!
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We are in these social streets this week talking Threads and Spill vs Twitter... or X (whatever it's called these days), the neon pink Barbie rollout, Beyonce's new fragrance (in lieu of visuals 😒), Latto's chicken wings and much more.
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The word of the week is ‘Collab.’ On episode 52 of Witcha Black Ads we get into Aminé’s collab with New Balance, Teyana’s Cinderella themed spot with Jordan, Apple’s new Vision Pro goggles, and much more.
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Are we seeing into the future? This week we discuss Beyonce’s cryptic announcement, Instagrams twitter competitor, and provide thoughts and prayers for Ja morant…. And so much more!
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A lot of folks getting to the bag recently. On the big 5-0 we talk KD’s lifetime Nike deal, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson’s NFL deals, Teyana running it up at creative director and more.
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Hot take alert! Listen in of the conversation surrounding the AI debate in music, the musician to agency owner pipeline, the Bayou Barbie’s business dealings, and much more.
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🚨Disclaimer: The hits keep coming. 🚨
This week on episode 48 of Witcha Black Ads, we sit down with John "JP" Petty, III, Global Executive Creative Director of Bodega at Wieden & Kennedy. We get into his journey, his mission to "Get On. Put On," and he joins us for Above the Fold with some hot takes of his own.
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In this episode of Witcha Black Ads, @Braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ talk about Ja Morant's Powerade pause, Mitchell and Ness lackluster jersey dresses, the battle for BET, and Law Roach's retirement announcement.
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Check out episode 46 of Witcha Black Ads with @Braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ discussing Ja Morant’s recent shenanigans, the Creed 3 rollout, Adidas x Ivy Park issues, and much more.
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Check out episode 46 of Witcha Black Ads with @Braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ discussing Ja Morant’s recent shenanigans, the Creed 3 rollout, Adidas x Ivy Park issues, and much more.
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World tour announcements, brand x partner breakups, platform meltdowns, a lot can happen in a few months. Luckily for us, there’s no shortage of s#!t to get into.
So with that, we’re back with Episode 45 of Witcha Black Ads with @@braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ discussing the superbowl action, Lebron further cementing his legacy, Pharrell at Louis Vuitton, and much more.
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August was A LOT. We got to marinate on Renaissance Act I, learn of Serena’s evolution from tennis, a literal bot “rap artist” insert hard @$$ eyeroll and so much more! We dive into it on episode 44 of #WitchaBlackAds.
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Look at that! New Beyoncé to go along with Ep 43 of #WitchaBlackAds. We get into Mo’Nique snatching the bag (and bonnet) from Netflix, a thug tear shed over the Black Panther 2 trailer, Rap Sh!t social shenanigans and more.
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June brought with it the NBA finals, Juneteeth, the official start to summer, and a sh*%load to talk about on episode 42 of #WitchaBlackAds.
This go ‘round we get into brunch boots and trucks, branded BS for Juneteenth, Beyoncé re-redefining the album rollout, and much more.
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Y’all… Life has been lifin’ but we’re back with Episode 41 of #WitchaBlackAds discussing a long list of recent Nike news, an update on Doja Cat’s Mexican Pizza work for Taco Bell, Ja Morant getting a few brand deal bags, and much more.
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In this episode we discussing Joe Fresh Goods’ recent New Balance collab, ScHoolboy Q repping for Tiger in his latest Nike spot, Telfar killing the social content game, and more.
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Rihanna puts A$AP to work, Ralph Lauren hits the AUC, Pusha-T drops a fish sandwich diss, - all that and more on Ep. 39 of #WitchaBlackAds
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We've been living life for the past few weeks, but like Soul II Soul said, back to life, back to reality.
In episode 38 of #WitchaBlackAds! we get into Dapper Dan's "collab" with Gap, Doja Cat's non-jingle for Taco Bell, Melina Matsoukas's recent work for Calvin Klein, and more.
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It’s day 2 of BHM and with that comes a new episode of #WitchaBlackAds! ❤️🖤💚 This go round we get into HBCU athletes getting to the NIL bag, what to expect from the upcoming Super Bowl ads, new spots from the likes of LinkedIn and Dove, and much more.
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A new year means new episodes of #WitchaBlackAds. Finally, right?!
On Episode 36, we get into the February cover of British Vogue, Black content creators on TikTok, Kendrick’s Untitled “Comedy,” and much more.
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I think we can all agree that SOMEONE on Lil Nas X’s team is a “marketing genius.” His next stunt? A real episode of Maury because why the hell not?
Catch us discussing that, Mariah Carey for McDonald's, Astroworld, and more on Episode 35 of #WitchaBlackAds
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This time around we’re talking about the final season of Insecure, Hottie Sauce, Facebook’s METAmorphosis, and more! Plus, Braunsy FINALLY gets on the board in Guess that Spokesperson! 🥳
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This go-round we talk about the mayhem caused the day Facebook, IG, and WhatsApp went down, TelfarTV and the “Merchtainment” phenomenon as dubbed by Highsnobiety, the major moment the WNBA is/has been having, and get into the story of St. Ides and their hip-hop driven campaigns of the 90s in our Black Ads History segment.
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P.S. This is the last week to pro-order our Black Ads History tees inspired by the work of Emmett McBain as told in our previous episode. Get it while you still can!
We’re back and better than ever!
We introduce a new segment called Black Ads History diving deeper into important stories and conversations happening in the industry. We kick off the first one with the story of Emmett McBain, Chicago based graphic designer/art director known for his work in the 50s & 60s with some of the top Black-owned ad agencies of that era. This story also comes with a little surprise. (Hint: WE GOT MERCH!)
Don’t fret! We’re still keeping your fave segments Above the Fold (all of the timely topics like Meg thee Stallions Nike deal and Saweetie’s Ranch flavored Crocs?) and our game segment Guess that Spokesperson (which we are considering renaming ‘Just Give Janelle the Point’ or ‘Why Does Braunsy Even Try’ 😜)
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For the final episode of this season, we sit down with @bigkika and @keekalator of @gorillarxwellness (what will be the first Black woman-owned dispensary in LA County!) to discuss the current cannabis landscape, social equity in the space, and how the industry is a path for generational wealth!
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What's going on with some of these "disrupter" brands? Do artist have actual album rollouts anymore? Will the French Open ever get their act together? We shake things up a bit posing a few questions for Episode 30 of #WitchaBlackAds
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This week we discussed Naomi Osaka's off court wins, Kanye vs. Walmart beef, Travis Scott's views on marketing and branding, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds
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On this episode we discuss Serena’s newly announced Amazon deal, Telfar being un-phased by the shenanigans, the difference in P&G’s and Cadillac’s new initiatives, and much more. #WitchaBlackAds
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This week on episode 26 we get into Jay-Z’s major moves with Tidal and Ace of Spades, Hot Girl Meg for Calvin Klein, the return of Ebony Magazine, and all the buzz around NFTs. #WitchaBlackAds
This week we ask a few pressing questions:
Are we loving Chloe x Halle serving face for Neutrogena? (Duh!)
Will the Grammys ever give Beyonce ALL of her things?!
Are the TV girls coming for the music game?
& how did Kanye go from broke to billions so fast? 👀
After a much-needed break, and with a few days of Black History Month to spare, we are back for episode 25, marking the first anniversary of Witcha Black Ads. Catch our takes on the Icy Park drop, Issa Rae's many endeavors, and... Pearl Milling Company? #WitchaBlackAds
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In this special edition episode we are discussing some of our favorite campaigns and marketing placements of the year! This is our top, and none are number 5. We also got a chance to speak with Alicia Bee and Shakyra Moore who are part of Virtue Worldwide's creative team and the creative minds behind on the Beats, 'Flex that Campaign'! #WitchaBlackAds
We're closing out the year with one last episode featuring co-founder and creative director of @CRWNMAG , @kxngcrwn. Tune in as we talk about the importance of Black image makers, the shifts in the industry this year, creating Black spaces and much more! #WitchaBlackAds
This week on episode 23, we spoke with @joshuarenfroe_ about his BLACK BOY FLY project and Joshua’s journey from Tuskegee, Alabama to NYC as a Black creative. He also discusses working with Pharrell’s recently announced @blackambitionprize, a platform focused on uplifting Black and Latinx communities through entrepreneurship. #WitchaBlackAds
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We’re back with another episode. This week we discuss the new app Clubhouse, Beyoncé’s literal beehives, whatever The Shade Room calls themselves doing, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds
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This week we discuss Telfar's collaboration with UGG, David Zwirner's new all-Black art gallery, strippers working the day shift to get folks registered to vote, and more! #WitchaBlackAds
On this week’s episode of @WitchaBlackAds, we discuss Solange’s Harper’s Bazaar cover, Megan speaking up for Black women, streaming movies vs. the theater experience, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds
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We’re back with episode 22 of @WitchaBlackAds. This week we discuss the marketability of Kamala Harris, holiday ads giving us the warm and fuzzies, the business mogul that is Blue Ivy, and much more! #WitchaBlackAds
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We're back with Episode 18 talking the Auntie edition of Verzuz, Travis Scott's collab with Micky D's, Virgils Scio... I mean G-Wagon and a whole lot more! #WitchaBlackAds
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We are back from a little break talking protest in the sports world, Brandy verzuz Goonica, Black September issue cover, and more. #WitchaBlackAds
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This week we discussed Beyonce's Black is King, the restart of the NBA, Copping Telfar and Virgil fatigue. #WitchaBlackAds
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Back at it talking Rihanna's boss moves, BlackPlanet's comeback and more. #WitchaBlackAds
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Of course we'd love for you to check out the latest episode of Witcha Black Ads, but more importantly, demand justice for Breonna Taylor and Elijah McClain, wear your mask and support Black-owned businesses.
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In this episode Janelle and Braunsy discuss performative activism by brands, arts and crafts with Virgil, the BET Awards and whatever the hell Terry Crews was talmbout.
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Witcha Black Ads has a VODCAST - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation around brand messaging, acquisitions and partnerships.
- Facebooks acquisition of Giphy
- Serena named global spokes woman for Stuart Weitzman
- Will Smith reminds 'some of us' he has BARS
- LVRN music label's commitment to mental health
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Witcha Black Ads has a VODCAST - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle discuss how every brand just realized Black Lives Matter and introducing a new segment for those who tap dance among us!
- Brands Speaking Out.....
- BLM Graphic Tee's
- WIPIPO allyship and guilt
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Witcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal.
- Netflix Strong Black Lead
- Jordan Doc Series "Last Dance"
- Statefarm play of "vintage" Ads
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Witcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal.
- Brands providing virtual graduations
- Versus battle Jill Scott vs Erykah Badu
- Stallion and the Bey drop heat
- Tory Lanez x Youtube Live
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Witcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal.
- America is helping everybody but Small Biz
- Kelly serves us Coffee
- Beyonce partners with Disney and Global Citizens :-)
- Ben & Jerry's Speak up for Blacks
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Witcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle discuss what's happening in the social climate due to COVID-19.
- What are brands reactions, are they hitting or missing?
- Black ingenuity and event cancellations, what will this mean going forward?
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Witcha Black Ads x Team Epiphany's IG Live Series - hear the audio as Braunsy and Janelle continue the conversation of this new normal.
- Chicago's Mayor Lightfoot leaned into the memes to promote a positive message.
- Nike continues to get it right, kind of?
- China's racism to local blacks
- Live shows going remote, how's that turning out?
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Black owed business 'Honey Pot' featured target ad inundated racist reviews. The black dollar spoke! Spike Lee wants employee privileges at Madison Square Garden. Megan Thee Stallion had to battle to release new music. @witchablackads
BET - Queer AF
Tinder - Black Love
Spike Lee - MSG
They plastered Harriett Tubman on a Visa card with the "Wakanda Forever" symbol!
Let's get into some things this week! Janelle is exhausted this BHM. Braunsy can't seem to let go of his admiration for Nike. And obvs a few things "Above the fold...."
- VISA x Harriett - creative or catastrophe?
- We Stan RiRi's NAACP Presidential Award Speech
- Plein's trash of a fashion show
California Crown Act
KiKi Palmers Black Hair History Lesson
Black Woman cures cancer
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Continuing to march on cuz 'we' ain't won yet!
NBA all star weekend - NBA collaborations.
NBA x AMEX - NBA x Hennessy?
When will brands be done with Basquiat Collabs?
Clearly Racist! Fashion Institute NY FMA
Classism in Advertising Article
Disrespect Packaged as Praise -
1. This weeks "That Ain't It" award goes to Barnes & Noble.
2. Why are we back at #OscarsSOwhite?
3. Erykah is selling what!?
In this episode get to know your hosts, Braunsy and Janelle as they give a little insight into who they are what got them here. The Super Bowl has come and gone, hear the commentary on 'attempted' creative campaigns brands delivered over the weekend. Lastly, Popeyes did what!!? Listen, as they dive into some things. | @witchablackads
Host, Braunsy and Janelle tease what's to come in this brand new podcast 'Witcha Black Ads' where they explore all things black in the advertising and marketing space. Listen as they dive into pop culture and media and how its influence applies to the culture.... or not!