From jingles you can’t forget to taglines that still echo in the valley, this episode of Meeting of the (Strong) Minds takes a nostalgic trip through the most iconic local commercials in Wheeling, Steubenville, and the greater Ohio Valley. Eric, Jenny, and Luke share their favorite ads, play back classics like Leaky BA and Number One Snyder, and debate what makes these commercials so memorable.

• The Ohio Valley Local Commercials Hall of Fame

• Why jingles and taglines stick with us for decades

• Stories behind legendary spots like Gus’s Goodies and Stilwell Auto Sales

• How local ads built community and brand loyalty

• A conversation with longtime creative professional Lauren Hersey, who’s shaped some of the valley’s most recognizable campaigns and explains the real strategy behind local TV advertising

Whether you grew up hearing “I can’t call you, you gotta call me” or still hum along to Gus’s Goodies, this episode shows why local commercials matter—and how they still influence the way we advertise today.

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