The Ad Bro$ Podcast is a thought-provoking series exploring the intersection of advertising, culture, and contemporary events. Known for its dynamic discussions and cultural insights, the podcast appeals to professionals in marketing, creatives, and anyone intrigued by the evolving impact of advertising in society.Key Features:Diverse Topics: Ad Bro$ covers a wide array of subjects, from the historical significance of events like the Million Man March to the cultural and economic shifts brought on by global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic.Cultural Insights: The show delves into pivotal moments in Black history, the intersection of sports and media...
Ad Bros Episode 63 // Sneaker Legacy and the Future of Media
Air Jordans continue to shape culture and symbolize luxury, transcending sports for multiple generations. The episode explores brand storytelling, cultural significance, personal anecdotes, and future predictions on sneaker trends.• Discussion of the impact of Jordans on culture • Personal anecdotes from growing up with Jordans • The power of storytelling in the sneaker market • Insights into marketing strategies of competing brands • Reflections on the nostalgia and community built around Jorda
Ad Bros Episode 62 // Make Ideas Great Again (MIGA) Part 2
The episode explores the dramatic shifts within the advertising industry driven by major mergers, data usage, and the rise of AI. It highlights how these changes may impact creativity, the role of independent agencies, and the ethical implications surrounding diversity in advertising.• Discussion on Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG and its implications• The significance of data in shaping contemporary advertising strategies• Concerns over job stability in the wake of consolidation• Analysis of the A
Ad Bros Episode 61 // Make Ideas Great Again (MIGA)
Our latest episode dives into three transformative years filled with personal growth, lifestyle changes, and shifting dynamics in advertising. We explore the importance of balance, vulnerability, and embracing technology while maintaining authenticity in our lives and professional spaces.• Reflecting on three years of change and personal growth • Emphasizing work-life balance and wellness • The journey of sobriety and its impacts • Discussing the role of AI in the advertising industry • Navigati
Ad Bros Episode 49 // Back from the Pandemic Brake Pt2
Is NYC BACK?
Upcoming black history month/post BLM and George Floyd
Tom Brady's retirement announcement
Championship weekend + SuperBowl predictions
Ad Bros Episode 49 // Back from the Pandemic Brake Pt1
- High level update from all since last show
- Louisiana Senate candidate's campaign
Ad Bros Episode 48 // Zoompod Pt 11 - Verszus Talk
Verszus Talk
Ad Bros Episode 47 // Zoompod Pt 10
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Ad Bros Episode 46 // Zoompod Pt 9 - Political Talk
End of the Year Politics
Ad Bros Episode 45 // Zoompod Pt8
Million Man March 25th Anniversary
- Ad Bros talk about the 25th anniversary of the Million Man March and what it means to the culture of black men
Ad Bros Episode 44 // Zoompod Pt7
Election check-in
Trump vs Biden
- Who's leading the polls?
- Will we have another Florida ballot situation?
- Trump doesn't denounce White supremacy groups - Are we surprised?
- Trump's political campaign uses celebrities like 50 Cent and Ice Cube to promote black Republican support
Covid check-in
- States are trying to figure out how to pay for a Covid-19 Vaccine
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/19/health/us-coronavirus-monday/index.html
- According to CNN, we may not have a working Vaccine until
Ad Bros Episode 43 // Zoompod Pt6
Can you protest a brand/company from within?
- How has the recent killings of unarmed black people and protesting in America affected your job
- How has your job handled the discussion of BLM, and the employment of black employees
Joe Biden receives democratic party nomination, he also names Kamala Harris as his VP.
- Based on social media, how can the Dems win the election?
- Can they win?
QANON
- What is it?
- How does it affect the election
Ad Bros Episode 42 // Zoompod Pt5
Juneteenth and why it's important to celebrate?
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/501680/12-things-you-might-not-know-about-juneteenth
Ad News
Fb bought giphy for 400 mil
https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/16/21260104/facebook-giphy-acquisition-twitter-slack-snapchat-apple-imessage-signal-facebook-tinder
The future of film
What does the future of film look like
https://medium.com/@RichardJanes/the-great-film-production-renaissance-are-you-ready-3fd632c22e71
Twitter adds fact check sign to trump
Ad Bros Episode 41 // Zoompod Pt4
Ep 41
People protesting Police brutality in America/ round the world
How to protest and maneuver in the professional world?
What is authentic allyship? Let's talk about Fake allyship by brands.
Is covid 19 over for the year?
Ad Bros Episode 40 // Zoompod Pt3
Pt 3
Check out the third podcast zoom session where AdBro$ does a political temperature check to see how the Dems and how Trump is doing during this pandemic. We also discuss how Covid-19 is disrupting the global economy, causing a lot of businesses to either “pivot” or shut their doors permanently. Going forward certain industries will have to adapt/include what is now being label as virtual experiential
- E-learning
- Live Concerts via social media
- Virtual happy hours
- Mass adoption of vi
Ad Bros Episode 39 // Zoompod Pt 2
Pt 2
Check out part two of a 3-part zoom record with the AdBro$ where we discuss how do we pivot in marketing and advertising during this pandemic. We also discuss Tom Brady’s retirement, and what it means for his/New England Patriot’s legacy.
Reference article:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/17/tom-brady-leaving-new-england-patriots.html
Ad Bros Episode 38 // Zoompod Pt 1
Pt 1
Do you want to be on the right or wrong side of history? Listen to the AdBro$ first zoom podcast record as they discuss the state of the world during this Covid 19 pandemic.
Listen to part 1 of a 3-part series, where we chat about how China’s ad industry is re-entering the work force, how working remotely has affected our normal day to day, how we think this will change the landscape of the normal 9-5. Marketers are also trying to take advantage of people staying inside. AdBro$ let you kno
Ad Bros Episode37 // Current Climate of US
Join us as Ad Bro$ discuss the current climate of the Covid-19 and their thoughts of 2020 Q2 and beyond.
Corona Virus
1. Overall thoughts?
2. Are you scared? Will it affect how you move in the city, office, vacation etc?
3. Do you have a Corona Survival Kit?
2020 Q2 and Beyond
1. What are some trends you are seeing?
2. Anyone going to SxSW next month?
3. What are your thoughts on the climate initiatives by major companies? (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon?)
*This podcast was recorded before 2
Ad Bros Episode 36 // Votron Election talk
The future of Historical AA agencies
• Burrell
• UWG
• Common ground
• The Community
• Alma, Dueste
• Goupos Galleagos
• Fluent360
• Sanders Wingo
• Traits agency in Virginia
• Walton Isaacson
Are segmented marketing agencies still needed?
How them Democrats looking?
Bloomberg trolls trump and it backfires
Bloomberg trolls President Trump with mocking billboards, but they backfire as memes | Ad Age
Trump’s campaign t
Ad Bros Episode 35 // Voltron
On this week's episode, take a listen as the AdBro$ discuss Black History month, the Superbowl, All-Star 2020 and the passing of Kobe Bryant.
Subjects(may not have to list all of these)
Black History Month
1. How did you celebrate? Did your office do any programming?
2. Is it still relevant?
3. How do you feel about how its executed against vs other history months i.e. PRIDE, Hispanic Heritage etc?
4. Are brands participating with the month like they should?
Superbowl
1. Any Great Ads?
Ad Bros Episode 34 // Sports Talk ft 500Watts Part 2
Today's ad bros episode features our guest 500 Watts and entrepreneur and marketing, consultant. The sports industry is a big money maker and in this episode, we catch up on the world of sports and how some teams are marketing themselves.
***NOTE - This show was recorded prior to the untimely death of NBA champion and legend Kobe Bryant.
Ad Bros Episode 33 // Sports Talk ft Watts
Today's ad bros episode features our guest 500 Watts and entrepreneur and marketing, consultant. The sports industry is a big money maker and in this episode, we catch up on the world of sports and how some teams are marketing themselves.
***NOTE - This show was recorded prior to the untimely death of NBA champion and legend Kobe Bryant.
Ad Bros Episode 32 // 2020 and Beyond Predictions
2020!!! New year! New decade! New thoughts!. Check out the Ad Bro$ as they give their predictions (our cautions) for the new year and beyond.
Ad Bros Episode 31 // Decade Recap Pt 2
Check out the Ad Bro$ as they recap the past decade of culture, advertising, tech, and personal moments in part 2 of a 2 part series.
Ad Bros Episode 31 // Decade Recap Pt 1
Check out the Ad Bro$ as they recap the past decade of culture, advertising, tech, and personal moments in part 1 of a 2 part series.
Ad Bros Episode 30 // Wu-tang Apple Card
Listen to the Ad Bro$ as they discuss what Wu-Tang means to them + Apple foray into fintech.
Ad Bros Episode 29 // Summer 2019 Recap P2 FNL
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Ad Bros Episode 28 // Summer 2019 Recap P1
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Ad Bros Episode 27 // Ancestry
Ad Bro$ on Controversial Marketing Trends
1. How do brands learn to market from social influencers?
2. Ancestry.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTLWMR66CGY
3. GOT advertising
4.. Robo taxis- what does this mean for car brands and ride share drivers like Uber?
https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-takes-direct-aim-uber-lyft-with-robotaxi-plan-2019-4
Ad Bros Episode 26 // Illmatic 25th Anniversary
Ad bros discuss several music topics, from Lil Nas X's Old Time Country Road, to Beyonce's deal with Adidas. What do these things mean to the ad world. Take a listen and find out.
List of topics
1. Lil Nas X old time country road removed from billboards country music chart. Billy Ray Cyrus added to the remix
Ad Bros Episode 25 // Ad Industry News with Cofax
Check out this week's episode as the Ad Bros discuss what's been shaking up the ad industry within the last few months with Droga5, and discuss the future of marketing and Marijuana.
List of topics
1. Droga5 loses Mailchimp to in-house studio
- Are in-house studios the wave of the future for clients?
2. Accenture purchases Droga5
- What does this mean for the ad industry?
- What does it mean for Droga5?
3. Marijuana and the future of advertising?
Ad Bros Episode24 - JJ Black Monsters
Multiple sexual assault cases have garnered attention since the #MeToo movement. Ad Bro$ and special guest JJ discuss the marketing behind R. Kelly, Michael Jackson and other sexual predators being accused/on trial in the black community.
Ad Bros Episode 23 // Receiving Your Flowers
Much love and appreciation to special guest JJ who gives the Ad Bro$ their flowers while they can still smell them.
Ad Bros Episode 22 // Representation
Special guest JJ and the Ad Bro$ talk about what it means to have equal representation in the workplace as well as how lack of diversity can affect your marketing.
Ad Bros Episode 21 // Are You Buck Dancing?
Are you buck dancing?
Money vs. Integrity, or rather yet, At what point do you forego your integrity, to advance your career?
Ad Bros Episode 20 // Awards Cultural Clout
Recap Award Season | Discuss Cultural Clout
Tune in as the Ad Bro$ and our guest JJ discuss the Grammys and Oscars.
Did they get it right this year? Our guest JJ also explains the importance of Cultural Clout and how it amplifies your product launch.
Ad Bros Episode 19 // Segmented Marketing
The future of segmented ad agencies and the future of hip hop
Special guest JJ joins the Ad Bro$ as we discuss the future of segmented marketing. The future of Hip Hop in other cultures.
Ad Bros Episode18 // Tekashi 69
Listen in as the Ad Bro$ discuss the current Takashi 69 situation.
Ad Bros Episode 18 // Superbowl Nike
Listen in as the Ad Bro$ discuss what the NFL, Superbowl, Kap, & Nike all have in common.
Ad Bros Episode 18 // Trolling Culture FNL
Listen in as the Ad Bro$ discuss the current digital environment around trolling and media.
Ad Bros Episode 18 // FNL
- Pope launches click to pray app
- FB using a loophole in Apple's terms and conditions to gather user info
- Hulu drops to 5.99 as Netflix raises prices
- Fyre documentaries & troll culture
Ad Bros Episode 17 PaternityLeave
Listen in as the Ad Bro$ discuss what it means in 2019 for men to take paternity leave and how that affects worklife balance.
Ad Bros Episode 17 // NBA Checkin
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Listen as the Ad Bro$ discuss the current state of basketball and pizza. The
- Knicks Vs The Bulls!!1
- NYC $1 slice Vs Deep Dish from the Chi
Episode 16 // 25 Years 36 Chambers
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Episode 15 // 2018 Recap
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Episode 14 // Ad Bros In The Fall
- Brett Kavanaugh - should Supreme court have term limits
- Nike Kapernick campaign - Should brands be apart of movements
- WPP consolidates Creative Agencies, are creative agencies the old model?
- NBA Pre - season predictions
Episode 13 // Should You Care Summer 2018 recap
- Rkelly makes 19 min song
- In my feelings challenge and how it make the record #1
- Lebron James opens a school
- Trump meets putin and invites him to NY
- First transgender Christine Holchris to win governor nomination from a major party. Happened in Vermont
- Lift's campaign in two major video productions Insecure premiere ep and Equalizer 2
- John McCain passes away from his longtime battle with cancer
- Aretha Franklin passes away
Cap it all off, Nike backs Colin Kaepernick in the 3
Ad Bro$ Extras // Friends And Fam
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Ad Bro$ Extras // Should You Care Drake Pusha Feud
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Ad Bro$ Extras // Kanye West Review
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Episode 12 // Friends & Fam
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Episode 11 // Misc
- When to look for a new job/FB conference
- Iphone x performance
- NBA Playoffs/Shadows top 5 players of all-time
Ad Bro$ Should You Care - Out Take
1. Jcole KOD/Debating classic hip hop
2. Kendrick wins a pulitzer
3. Awards and validation debate
4. Good music album rollout/Kanye talk
Ad Bro$ Outtakes
1. How to wear your gucci sllippers
2. 1000's ambitions
3. What does Virgil at LV mean for the culture
Episode 10 // Prince + The Culture
1. 2 year prince Anniversary
2. How important is 4/20 / Nicki Minaj chungli cover
3. Should you care:Tristan thomson, Castro's bro steps down, North and south korea meet up
4. Columbine 19 anniversary
Episode 9 // The Whole Crew
1. Intros/Code switching
2. WPP
3. Someone's past digital print
4. AI in China
5. Being given a chance
Episode 8 // Too Ethnic
1. What is too ethnic?
2. Bullying, when to let kids navigate for themselves
3. What's your uber score
4. The industry of cash/Crypto currency
Do we care
- Drake Nice for what
- Zuckerberg on trial
- Tekashi 69 BC interview/Trolling
5. How to go viral
Episode 7 // MLK + The Culture
• Maya Angelou's passing
• RIP to Winnie mandela
• Pharrell bday
• Who do you like between pharrell and kanye? who helped the culture more?
• Remembering MLK's final speech and assassination
Last week was the 50 year mark of MLK’s assassination - MLK’s legacy and do we think it’s relevant to today’s generation? Do younger minorities care or don’t care? or is there a new fight for them in the US and they couldn’t imagine the struggles from 50 years ago?
How do you keep a movement going
Com
Episode 6 // Spring Forward
1. March madness- should student athletes get paid?
2. The future of advertising/freelance space. I.e wework
3. Cultural appropriation/culture vultures
- what is it, who does it, how do you avoid it
4. Air max day, do we need to celebrate more subcultures.
- campaign or company who has done it right
5. Best thing about your city?(Chicago, ATL, NY
6. Joking with your homies, what is to far with race? Do you bring it up, do you let it go?
Episode 5 // Flexing vs Robbing + Big Data
- ATL premiere/review
- Flexing, why poor people feel they need to flex when they get a huge check
- Notorious BIG anniversary his impact on hip hop. Other rappers that passed(nate dog, phif dog, Craig mack)Importance of men’s health
- Facebook & Cambridge Analytica: what does data privacy look like
and should social platforms be regulated?
Episode 4 // Leading The Culture
BP review/Analysis
Are awards still important?
What to do if someone steals your work and presents as their own?
Is advertising leading or following culture
AR and VR
Episode 3 // BHM Recap + Personal Branding
BHM - 1:00 - 5:30
Know your worth - 5:31 - 17:20
Fav Ad - 17:33 - 23:00
Fashion week - 23:05 - 27:50
Personal Branding - 27:51 - 38:00
Episode 2 // "Pilot Part 2"
1. AI in products/ your cell phone/ inanimate objects learning your behavior, likes, needs wants
2. Sex dolls becoming realer and realer everyday. What does this mean for human interaction in the future?
3. Fashion week, classic brands like RL bringing back snow beach collection. Are brands running out of innovative ideas? Snow Beach collection, Ralph Lauren. What it meant to you growing up? what does it mean in the hood?
4.Why do black people love Hennessy and Newports?
5. Amazon, Wendys,
Episode 1 // "Pilot Part 1"
1. Introduction story to Ad bros
2. New Years and what it means for you at work? are there new opportunities, do you need to be careful of losing your job. Goals for the year.
3. Favorite ad campaign of last year
4. Trumps comments about "Shit hole" countries and his current ban of haitians from applying for low skill work visas
5. AI in products/ your cell phone/ inanimate objects learning your behavior, likes, needs wants
6. Sex dolls becoming realer and realer everyday. What does thi