Defending simplicity, fun business names, advertising the upside of AI & why we think brand purpose is important (but it’s actually not). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie dissect Bumble's new campaign, explain why a new John Lewis ad hits the spot and decide Apple's new product launch is lackluster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie discuss workplace productivity, viral micro-dramas & Nike’s new campaign talking to the 'hesitant generation'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ and Freddie introduce their favourite charts of the week, look at the ‘unbelievably funny’ new Cadbury ad, a campaign tackling micro-plastics, productivity theatre and answer some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie talk about Irn-Bru & the greatest nonsense taglines, the Coinbase ad banned from UK TV and the Cracker Barrel re-brand outrage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie discuss a new venture for Timothee Chalamet, how an industry based off communication is horrible at it and the use and misuse of AI tools. Get in touch with Russ & Freddie via Instagram or LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie chat to Brent Smart, CMO at Telstra, one of the most important creative leaders in marketing today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie discuss the American Eagle ft. Sydney Sweeney campaign, why Gen Z is not actually the sober generation & the 'deeply concerning' thing about biometric surveillance in the UK. Get in touch with Russ & Freddie via Instagram or LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie chat to Joe Aston, founder of Rampart news & author of 'The Chairman's Lounge; The inside story of how Qantas sold us out'. We talk about what happens to a brand when you betray people’s trust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie discuss the Oasis x Adidas collaboration, ConmBank's new 'Doubt Never Did' campaign & Russ gets a few things off his chest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We discuss how Zohran Mamdani used social media to fuel his upset win, Montblanc & Wes Anderson reunite with a 'beautiful' new spot and Freddie has a pitch to fix inflated Western wedding costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oura's new campaign hits the mark, understanding the abundance agenda, why luxury fashion brands are in a tricky position, addressing intergenerational unfairness & the tell tale signs of ChatGPT. Get in touch with Russ & Freddie via Instagram or LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Webtoons are taking off in Asia, Apple designer Jony Ive partners with OpenAI & the most important campaign in the world right now - Register For Rowan. Find out how you can register for Rowan here Get in touch with Russ & Freddie via Instagram or LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Parents for Climate settled with EnergyAustralia over greenwashing, spotlighting the murky space between marketing and carbon neutrality, Max is changing its name back to HBO Max & Airbnb’s midlife identity crisis sees it moving beyond homes into chefs, trainers, and stylists, but is this reinvention or desperation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie chat about the 'incredible' set design of the papal conclave, how to make gold relatable & desirable, the success & pitfalls of the Jaguar re-brand & why Trump’s proposed movie tariffs could spell the end of Australia’s film boom. Drop Russ & Freddie a question via Instagram or LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie answer listener questions, offer some advice to the Liberal party after their massive defeat, look at a beautiful spot from Stella Artois & discuss the phenomena of ugly branding. Check out the Stella Artois campaign here Warren Buffet's 'ugly' website here Get in touch with Russ & Freddie via: Instagram or LinkedIn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ and Freddie look at the Trump effect in Canada, review the lackluster political slogans from the Australian election & explain why the advertising campaign for diamonds might be the most successful in history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie chat about the lack of comedy in political advertising, Robert Irwins' Bonds debut, the rise of religion in Silicon Valley and AI Claude playing Pokémon Red. Check out the Bonds ad here Vanity Fair article And the TWITCH stream Get in touch with Russ & Freddie: AdMission Instagram Russel Howcrowft LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ & Freddie look at the new Puma campaign, DoorDash pushes buy-now-pay-later for fast foo, people are using ChatGPT to create Studio Ghibli-style images ... and the backlash is huge. Get in touch with Russ & Freddie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/admissionpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/russelhowcroft/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russ and Freddie discuss the new Spike Jonez directed AirPod spot, Australia's place in the Harvard sophisticated economy index, why anti-weed campaigns fail and how Australia got it's first dollar. Get in touch with Russ & Freddie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/admissionpodcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/russelhowcroft/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.