Advertising Podcasts that Won't Put You to Sleep

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Whether you’re headed back into the office or just headed up north for the weekend, you might be looking for some new podcasts to turn on while you make the drive. As a frequent podcast listener and self-appointed ad nerd, I’ve rounded up my favorite advertising podcasts that will help keep you informed, entertained, and help beat the doldrums of traffic. 

Yea, That’s Probably an Ad by Adweek

Hosted by Adweek’s International Editor and Godfather of #AdTwitter, David Griner, the Adweek podcast Yea, That’s Probably an Ad discusses everything from trending brand activations to TikTok stardom, and big agency shifts to diversity in the workplace. With a variety of guests each week this podcast will make you feel like you’re chatting with your work besties around the office coffee machine again.  

Rock Hard Ads

For all the ad nerds out there, this one’s for you! Hosted by an account manager and a copywriter out of Denver, Rock Hard Ads starts with a “Hot off the Benchpress” segment that discusses what’s going on in the world of advertising and any viral sensations that may be sweeping the field. Followed by weekly deep dives on great ads of the past in a segment called “Six Pack Stories.” This podcast is upbeat and goofy while teaching you a thing or two you can use in your creative today! 

Note: while this podcast has been put on hold to COVID, one of the hosts, Ashley, has gone on to create an amazing Advertising TikTok account that covers many of the same topics. Check it out here.

Can they Brand That? An Obedient Agency Podcast

Did you ever see a brand and immediately think: “oh it would be so fun if they did this…” Well, that’s exactly what the ladies of the Chicago-based, humor-inspired agency Obedient do in the podcast Can They Brand That? Each week, Allie and Lyndsay take 30 minutes to pour out as many possible lines for a brand as they can. Ideating anything from funny web copy to full-fledged campaign ideas for brands like Casper, Billie, or Native Deodorant. This fast-paced podcast will have you playing and laughing along week after week. 

What advertising or marketing podcasts are you listening to? Share them with @MPLSMadWomen so we can check them out!

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