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502 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 138 ratingsJoin the scrappy, skeptical Adweek news team as we debate the highs and lows of creativity, advertising, marketing, media and technology.
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41 - Cannes Predictions | Creative 100 | Chicago Spotlight
June 14, 2017 01:23 - 58 minutes - 134 MBIt's nearly time for the Cannes Lions, the Oscars of advertising, so Adweek's panel of editors and writers looks at this year's front runners. We also talk about our annual Creative 100, a list of today's most creative professionals, and our spotlight on Chicago's marketing, cultural and tech communities. This week's episode is brought to you by The Trade Desk. Learn more at TheTradeDesk.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 - Geena Davis and Disruptive Women | Ad Blockalypse | Cable News
June 07, 2017 12:20 - 50 minutes - 116 MBThis week, Adweek profiled 37 women disrupting the marketing, media and tech industries, and we've got staff writer Kristina Monllos on the podcast to tell us more about her conversation with our iconic cover star, Geena Davis. We also talk about the ominous future of ad blocking for publishers, how Motel 6 is keeping it lit for you and why cable news ratings are so bonkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 - Advice for Grads | Self-Skipping Ads | Sweden for Rent
May 24, 2017 00:26 - 53 minutes - 122 MBSelf-driving cars! Self-skipping ads! And now a self-listening podcast! Simply hit play, walk away, and we'll do the rest. In this week's Adweek podcast, we share advice for graduates going into marketing and media, discuss Ford's dramatic executive overhaul and decide whether we want to sleep on Sweden's couch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 - McDonald's & Skittles Pull Ads | Roseanne Returns | NBC Dominates
May 17, 2017 11:41 - 42 minutes - 96.9 MB"Mum, what was Adweek's podcast like?" "Oh it was big and cuddly, tall as a house, never scruffy, and packed with great info about this week's most controversial ads, the return of 1990s ABC hit Roseanne and all the other surprising announcements from TV networks at this year's upfronts." "Oh....OK." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 - KFC's Erotic Fiction | Carter's Nuggs | Media All-Stars
May 10, 2017 14:10 - 55 minutes - 127 MBLike a world-weary, ruggedly handsome Colonel Sanders fleeing his mysterious past, our podcast panel is back to explore the week's most interesting marketing moments. This week, Adweek's editors and writers talk about Carter finally getting his nuggs from Wendy's, Nike's ambitious effort to break a marathon record, our Oreo flavors of choice and this year's roster of Media All-Stars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36 - Elisabeth Moss, Handmaids & Hulu | Dumpster Fyre | Domino's Geekery
May 03, 2017 13:49 - 56 minutes - 128 MBJoin us for a VIP, life-changing experience on a podcast once owned by Pablo Escobar. This week, we discuss the Fyre Festival fiasco, Adweek's Elisabeth Moss interview, Domino's new ordering innovation, Trump's declining tweet engagement, Heineken's social experiment and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 - 2017's Most Powerful Execs | Shea Moisture Backlash | NYT Ads
April 26, 2017 18:54 - 58 minutes - 133 MBFeel the POWER as Adweek's panel of writers and editors recaps our annual Power List of the top 100 marketing, media and tech executives. We'll also talk about why Shea Moisture is in hot water, what's happened since Bill O'Reilly's exit from Fox News and why we're fans of Darren Aronofsky's new ads for The New York Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 - Can MTV Rise Again? | BK's Google Home Hack | Pandora vs. Spotify
April 19, 2017 14:27 - 47 minutes - 108 MBOK Google, tell me about this week's episode of Adweek's podcast. "It features discussions of how Burger King is invading me, your innocent Google Home device. Adweek's editors and writers also debate MTV's chances under a new corporate president, Pandora's new on-demand option and Facebook's efforts to appease users and advertisers." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 - United's PR Crisis | Spotlight on Atlanta | S-Town Stats
April 12, 2017 02:10 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBAttention passengers, we've overbooked this podcast with too much topical content, so unfortunately we'll need to forcibly re-accommodate a random listener. On this episode, Adweek's editors and writers talk United's drag-out social disaster, the lessons of S-Town and all the cool things happening in the modern brand Mecca of Atlanta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 - United's PR Crisis | Spotlight on Atlanta | S-Town Stats
April 12, 2017 02:10 - 50 minutes - 70.5 MBAttention passengers, we've overbooked this podcast with too much topical content, so unfortunately we'll need to forcibly re-accommodate a random listener. On this episode, Adweek's editors and writers talk United's drag-out social disaster, the lessons of S-Town and all the cool things happening in the modern brand Mecca of Atlanta.
Bonus: Pepsi's Baffling Ad Disaster
April 05, 2017 19:43 - 16 minutes - 23.9 MBWhat was Pepsi thinking? Its new long-form ad, featuring Kendall Jenner as a soda-carrying savior for social injustice, was an immediate disaster and is already being described as one of the worst ads ever. In this quick bonus episode, we talk about what happened, why it was such a stinker and what kind of lingering damage Pepsi may have done to its brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 - New Political Power Players | Carl's Jr. Grows Up | Bill O'Reilly Backlash
April 05, 2017 19:19 - 53 minutes - 75 MBWho are the media world's new pundits and personalities worth following? In this week's episode, Adweek's writers and editors break down our list of 2017's Political Power Players, debate the Carl's Jr anti-cleavage ad and recap this year's best April Fools' brand pranks. We also talk about advertisers fleeing Bill O'Reilly's show after new sexual harassment claims came to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 - YouTube's Ad Woes | London's Giant Boob | Tech-Savvy CMOs
March 28, 2017 21:20 - 52 minutes - 73.9 MBWho are the most tech-savvy CMOs? How do you make a tequila cloud? Why does London have a giant boob on a rooftop? All this and more shall be revealed in this week's installment of the Adweek podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 - The Digital Hot List | Ferris Bueller 2017 | Work-Life Imbalance
March 22, 2017 14:32 - 52 minutes - 73.1 MBWhat are the hottest apps, tech brands and gadgets of 2017? Adweek's writers and editors unveil our 2017 Digital Hot List and discuss the agency world's dangerous addiction to overwork. We also stop and look around so we don't miss Domino's homage to Ferris Bueller. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 - SXSW | Don Draper Wins Heinz | Fearless Girl
March 14, 2017 16:10 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MBLike the Heinz Ketchup to your naked french fries, Adweek's podcast panel is back to make your week complete. Our panel of editors and writers talks SXSW, Don Draper's long-awaited pitch win and our favorite moments from International Women's Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 - SXSW | Don Draper Wins Heinz | Fearless Girl
March 14, 2017 16:10 - 52 minutes - 73.3 MBLike the Heinz Ketchup to your naked french fries, Adweek's podcast panel is back to make your week complete. Our panel of editors and writers talks SXSW, Don Draper's long-awaited pitch win and our favorite moments from International Women's Day.
28 - Mobile Trends | Denny's Dank Meme | Coke's Pansexual Excellence
March 08, 2017 02:49 - 53 minutes - 74.9 MBMobile World Congress is over, and International Women's Day is here, so Adweek's panel of writers and editors have a lot to talk about this week. We'll look at Denny's record-setting memeness, Coke's best ad in a long while and why tequila is the perfect drink for the end of the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 - Is Snapchat Still Cool? | Burger King Is Burning | Agencies 3.0
March 01, 2017 22:44 - 55 minutes - 77.1 MBFrom Burger King's (possibly too) hot new ad campaign to Snap Inc's pending IPO, Adweek's panel of editors and writers has a lot to discuss this week. We'll look at the top news in marketing, media and tech, then let you know which ads are actually worth watching this week. We'll also talk about how marketers are trying to understand the American heartland after President Trump's surprising victory and which agencies are pioneering new business models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
26 - Academy Awards Post-Mortem | Walmart | New York Times
February 27, 2017 20:16 - 25 minutes - 35.9 MBWell that was certainly an ending. The Adweek crew discusses the Academy Awards, advertising during the ceremony from brands like Walmart and Samsung, as well as Droga5's notable spot for the New York Times, in a bonus episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 - The Mobile Issue | 2017's Best Ad So Far | Uber's Woes
February 23, 2017 13:48 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBAdweek's Mobile Issue is out this week. On the podcast, we talk about the evolution of Pokemon Go and our list of Mobile Innovators. We also look at Uber's latest big PR headache, and deconstruct Wieden + Kennedy's great new short film for The Atlantic starring Michael K. Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 - John Oliver's Ad Scheme | Media Agencies of the Year | Advice for Ad Students
February 15, 2017 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78.9 MBAdweek's annual list of the top media agencies is out, and our panel of editors and writers is here to walk you through this year's picks. We also look at John Oliver's plan to put ads right in front of Donald Trump, why Maker Studios is dropping YouTube megastar PewDiePie and how Under Armour responded to claims its CEO is siding too much with the new president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 - Twitter vs. Trolls | Super Bowl Post-Mortem | Geico
February 07, 2017 22:19 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBWe exorcise our last Super Bowl demons by talking about the Big Game's ratings, the lingering weirdness of Snickers and Lady Gaga's halftime-energized sales boost. Our expert panel of Adweek writers and editors also chats about Twitter's new anti-troll features and trailers for Stranger Things and Iron Fist. In this week's Ads Worth Watching, we talk Geico, Cars Against Humanity and Tom Brady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus: The Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads
February 06, 2017 19:46 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBSuper Bowl LI is in the books, and Adweek's podcast panelists have assembled for a special episode about the best and worst Big Game ads of 2017. This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte Digital. Get to know the world’s first Creative Digital Consultancy: http://www.deloittedigital.com/us/ This episode was also brought to you by Neustar. Check out their playbook for marketers at http://neustar.biz/playbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 - Super Bowl Preview | The New Adweek.com | Immigration
February 01, 2017 18:20 - 54 minutes - 76.1 MBThe Super Bowl is nearly here, and Adweek's panel of editors and writers are back to highlight the ads worth watching for. We also talk about the relaunch of Adweek.com and how brands responded to Donald Trump's controversial executive order on immigration. This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte Digital. Get to know the world’s first Creative Digital Consultancy: http://www.deloittedigital.com/us/ This episode was also brought to you by Neustar. Check out their playbook for ...
22 - Super Bowl Preview | The New Adweek.com | Immigration
February 01, 2017 18:20 - 54 minutes - 76.1 MBThe Super Bowl is nearly here, and Adweek's panel of editors and writers are back to highlight the ads worth watching for. We also talk about the relaunch of Adweek.com and how brands responded to Donald Trump's controversial executive order on immigration. This week's episode is brought to you by Deloitte Digital. Get to know the world’s first Creative Digital Consultancy: http://www.deloittedigital.com/us/ This episode was also brought to you by Neustar. Check out their playbook for ...
21 - Tons of TV News | Brands vs. Trump | Oscars
January 25, 2017 20:21 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBAdweek's television reporter is back from 14 long days at the industry's annual winter showcase, and he has lots of news on your favorite (and soon-to-be favorite) shows. Plus our panel talks Oscar nominations, brand backlash against Trump, a super-freaky horror movie stunt and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 - Brand Backlash | The Arc Awards | Gus Fring Reborn
January 19, 2017 00:44 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MBGrab a bucket of Los Pollos Hermanos and settle in for this week's Adweek podcast, where we're talking about our new Arc Awards (including the winners), a new study of brands whose reputations took a dive in 2016 and this week's ads worth watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 - Brand Backlash | The Arc Awards | Gus Fring Reborn
January 19, 2017 00:44 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MBGrab a bucket of Los Pollos Hermanos and settle in for this week's Adweek podcast, where we're talking about our new Arc Awards (including the winners), a new study of brands whose reputations took a dive in 2016 and this week's ads worth watching.
19 - Best TV | Best Cannibal Diets | Best of CES
January 12, 2017 17:24 - 47 minutes - 66.7 MBAfter the Golden Globes, CES and Television Critics' Association Winter Press Tour, there's a lot for our panel of Adweek editors and writers to talk about this week. Join us as we recap a big week in TV, tech and cannibalism-themed advertising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 - CES 2017 | Megyn Kelly | Jolly Green Giant
January 05, 2017 15:23 - 51 minutes - 71.9 MBLike a questionably sexy emerald giant pushing veggies across your table, the Adweek editors and writers are back to bring you news and insights from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We'll talk about trends to watch for, along with news about Megyn Kelly's new gig and this year's Super Bowl advertisers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 - The Year's Top Trends | Holiday Roundup | Carrie Fisher
December 29, 2016 04:47 - 58 minutes - 107 MBThis week we're looking back at the trends in creativity, media and tech that shaped 2016. We also talk about the far-too-soon passing of Carrie Fisher and discuss more of the week's news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 - Best Ads of the Year | Golden Globes | Time Person of the Year
December 14, 2016 17:53 - 59 minutes - 82 MBJoin us as we count down the 10 best ads of 2016! Our panel of Adweek writers and editors also talks about the new round of Golden Globe nominations and Time's polarizing pick of Donald Trump as Person of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 - Agencies of the Year | The Ultimate Ad Twist | Brand Boycotts
December 07, 2016 22:48 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBWe unveil our three Agencies of the Year, debate the effectiveness of boycotting your former advertisers and look at some of the week's best ads, including an incredible spot with a blood-chilling twist. Join Adweek's panel of writers and editors for our weekly discussion of all things marketing, media, tech and pop culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 - The Hot List | Cable for Cord Cutters | Wes Anderson
November 30, 2016 22:25 - 57 minutes - 131 MBWhat were the hottest apps, TV shows, magazine covers and personalities of 2016? Our panel runs down Adweek's annual Hot List, along with the week's best ads (including Wes Anderson's return to marketing, this time for H&M). We also talk about AT&T's new TV package for cord cutters, Casey Neistat's new CNN gig and lots more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 - Holiday Ads 2016 | Trump and Brands | Snapchat's Spectacles
November 16, 2016 14:06 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBIt's only the middle of November, but we're already deluged with holiday ads. Our panel of experts sifts through this year's feel-good spots to find the real gems (and the lumps of coal). We also talk about how brands and agencies might respond to a Trump presidency in their targeting and messaging, and we discuss Facebook's rotten week as well as the colorful launch of Snap Inc.'s Spectacles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 - Election Angst | The Adweek 50 | Legal Pot
November 09, 2016 22:08 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBTrump's the new U.S. president, and a few more states have made it legal to smoke marijuana. Oddly enough, those two aren't directly related. Our panel of Adweek editors talk about these ballot results, along with the Adweek 50, our annual list of the real power players behind today's top marketers and media outlets. Check out this week's episode for all that, plus the week's best ads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 - RIP Vine | Creative Side Jobs | 3.5 Hours of Scotch
November 02, 2016 19:34 - 51 minutes - 70.9 MBWe memorialize the loopy candle in the wind that was Vine, then move on to more positive news like the week's best ads, our fascinating conversation with #BlackLivesMatter icon DeRay Mckesson and the joys of having an awesome creative side job. Big thanks to MailChimp for sponsoring this week's episode. And don't forget you can reach us any time at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 - Brand Geniuses | President Schwarzenegger | #OptOutside (Again)
October 26, 2016 17:01 - 50 minutes - 70.3 MBWho are this year's top brand marketers? And would Arnold Schwarzenegger run for president if he could (spoiler: yes). Adweek's panel of writers and editors is back to talk about our annual Brand Genius issue, along with the return of REI's #OptOutside, annoying drones, why marketers love being called f*ckfaces and our favorite ads of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 - Brands and Gender | Jet.com | Trump: Frugal or Foolish With Ads?
October 19, 2016 17:16 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBIt's one of the biggest weeks of the year for marketers, with the ANA Masters of Marketing conference underway. So our panel of Adweek editors and writers is talking retail, gender shifts and the rise of Jet.com. We also chat about Trump's late arrival to the ad scene and Wieden + Kennedy's new leadership shifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 - L.A. vs. NYC | Samsung's Note Nightmare | Debate Ratings
October 12, 2016 21:23 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBWill Samsung's explosion problem drive the brand out of the smartphone game? How many people watched the second presidential debate, and where? Is L.A. the next great advertising city? Does New York smell like trash? Our panel of Adweek editors and writers weighs in on all the week's weighty issues in marketing, media, advertising and tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 - Young Influentials | Remembering Noreen | Google's Device Blitz
October 06, 2016 16:10 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBWho made Adweek's annual Young Influentials list of 40 power players under 40? Our panel also talks about the slew of new Google devices coming to market, and we reflect on the loss of our globally respected colleague, Noreen O'Leary, who lost her battle to cancer at age 59. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 - Advertising Week | The First Debate and Political Ads | The Clio Awards
September 29, 2016 16:15 - 58 minutes - 80 MBIt's Advertising Week in New York! In this week's episode, we chat about sessions we went to (and moderated) and the industry trends everyone's been talking about. We also talk about the first presidential debate, and how brands (and an old sitcom) newsjacked it. And we run through some of the big winners from Wednesday's Clio Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 - Fall TV Preview | Emmys | Brangelina | Apple and James Corden
September 22, 2016 15:05 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBIt's all about television this week, as Adweek TV reporter Jason Lynch and the rest of our panel chat about the Emmys, as well as which new broadcast shows we should (and shouldn't) be watching this fall. We also talk about new Apple and Audi ads, the ubiquitous James Corden, and yes, whether the Brangelina split really is the end of the world as we know it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 - Exploding Phablets | Subway Cats | Media Plans of the Year
September 15, 2016 03:26 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBCan Samsung get past the Galaxy Note 7's teeny tiny explosion problem? Can AdBlock Plus win back users who think it's a traitor for selling "acceptable" ads? Can all subway ads (please) be replaced by cats? Our panel of Adweek experts tackles these burning questions and looks over 2016's winners in our Media Plan of the Year awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 - Exploding Phablets | Subway Cats | Media Plans of the Year
September 15, 2016 03:26 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MBCan Samsung get past the Galaxy Note 7's teeny tiny explosion problem? Can AdBlock Plus win back users who think it's a traitor for selling "acceptable" ads? Can all subway ads (please) be replaced by cats? Our panel of Adweek experts tackles these burning questions and looks over 2016's winners in our Media Plan of the Year awards.
3 - iPhone 7 | Facebook vs. Ad Blockers | Under Armour
September 08, 2016 12:04 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBThe new iPhone is here and it's ... shinier? Also, we ponder Cam Newton's connection to Watership Down and debate Dos Equis' new, Franco-Spanish Most Interesting Man in the World. Then we dig deep into Facebook's war with ad blockers. Our theme music is by Home.
3 - iPhone 7 | Facebook vs. Ad Blockers | Under Armour
September 08, 2016 12:04 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBThe new iPhone is here and it's ... shinier? Also, we ponder Cam Newton's connection to Watership Down and debate Dos Equis' new, Franco-Spanish Most Interesting Man in the World. Then we dig deep into Facebook's war with ad blockers. Our theme music is by Home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
iPhone 7 | Facebook vs. Ad Blockers | Under Armour
September 08, 2016 12:04 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBThe new iPhone is here and it's ... shinier? Also, we ponder Cam Newton's connection to Watership Down and debate Dos Equis' new, Franco-Spanish Most Interesting Man in the World. Then we dig deep into Facebook's war with ad blockers. Our theme music is by Home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 - AI vs. Humans | McDonald's | Audio's New Golden Age
September 01, 2016 22:26 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBMcDonald's has a new agency, Facebook Trending has new robot overlords, Stranger Things is coming back, Pretty Little Liars is going away, and audio is the new video. Adweek's David Griner, Kristina Monllos, Tim Nudd and Alfred Maskeroni discuss it all, including the viral glory of sex with sandwiches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
AI vs. Humans | McDonald's | Audio's New Golden Age
September 01, 2016 22:26 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBMcDonald's has a new agency, Facebook Trending has new robot overlords, Stranger Things is coming back, Pretty Little Liars is going away, and audio is the new video. Adweek's David Griner, Kristina Monllos, Tim Nudd and Alfred Maskeroni discuss it all, including the viral glory of sex with sandwiches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.