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#447 What Fresh Bell Is This? May 28, 2024

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Vieves takes over with a slate of “in the wild” ads she’s been seeing with a weirdly high concentration of English accents. Plus, Taco Bell tries to change their rep, and Andrew is NOT having it. And an Ad Councilor does their own admonishing and adcollating. ATM EPISODE #447 WHAT FRESH BELL IS THIS? LINKS Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Thomas’ Bagels - “Tom” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6E_U/thomas-tom Thomas’ Bagels - Who’s he? https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6EoC/thomas-whos-he Wendy’s - English accent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6_PG/wendys-3-english-muffin-deal-british-accent TMobile - Patrick J. Adams, Gabriel Macht https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6MCe/t-mobile-audition-savings-commercial-featuring-patrick-j-adams-gabriel-macht Progressive - Stares https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Ste/progressive-nothing-but-stares-song-by-tal-bachman Taco Bell - Jason Sudeikis - Hits after midnight https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6TSu/taco-bell-not-just-late-night-howie-bell-free-cantina-chicken-crispy-taco Taco Bell - Jason Sudeiki - Unethical https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6TIA/taco-bell-cantina-chicken-menu-unethical-daytime-meal-featuring-jason-sudeikis Xfinity - Operating Room https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6T69/xfinity-mobile-operating-room-buy-one-get-one-free CFP Board: “It's Gotta Be a CFP” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUD1i5d9AUE ATT "Just OK is Not OK” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j1dx3MmBLQ Allegra: “Bulletproof” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQlIoFakrII Burger King Steak Sauce / K-Mart Photo Center https://www.youtube.com/clip/UgkxoZl1LPRcbFJ9xSAibo38pChNsZ1g5-15

#446 Of Ice and Men May 22, 2024

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Andrew and Vieves get a major assist from an Ad Councilor with a keen eye for hockey-related ads, including an absolutely batshit commercial for a short-lived piece of technology. It’s ATM on Ice! Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Mass Mutual: “Baby Skates” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cobVxu8hCTs Stanley Cup Playoffs: “Love Makes You Do Crazy Things” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6ruo/the-national-hockey-league-love-makes-you-do-crazy-things-the-breakup Geico: “Walrus Goalie” (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHijbIMsYuM Geico: “Frenemy Hockey Game” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1y3l/geico-frenemy-hockey-game-featuring-will-arnett NHL Shop: “Too Personal” (Ft. Connor McDavid) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wy9C/nhl-shop-too-personal-featuring-connor-mcdavid Dell Streak Commercial (Ft. Jonathan Toews Patrick Kane) https://youtu.be/uoz0F2Ybzc0?si=KP0FJz40Oi2NsxJX Discover: Peggy and Patrick Kane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jud9iBLGSro Tim Hortons: “Sid & Nate: Ask a Timbit” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFao5z093iQ San Jose Sharks: “Not Much Fun At Your House Pt. 4” https://youtu.be/BKNQKwOZNmI?si=aNh80nugXF-iA565 San Jose Sharks: “Salad Plates” https://youtu.be/QlKkumiGk0M?si=PxwIMfjyMKBA53hm

#445 Smash Rules Everything Around Me May 15, 2024

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Andrew gets Vieves’ take on a buzzy new Apple commercial and is inspired to look at other ads that feature smashing and bashing. Plus, a new segment is already off the rails, and an Ad Councilor shares a piece of their local ad landscape. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week's show: Apple iPad - Crush! https://youtu.be/ntjkwIXWtrc?si=gph2FYZ6eJW2FZDC DEADLINE: Apple’s “Sorry” For That Much Criticized iPad Ad, But Maybe Not Too Sorry https://deadline.com/2024/05/ipad-ad-backlash-crushinghugh-grant-justine-bateman-1235909002/ Chase MyHome - “Breaking Stuff” (Ft. Melissa McCarthy & the Property Brothers) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bqDe/chase-myhome-breaking-stuff-featuring-melissa-mccarthy-jonathan-scott-drew-scott Geico - “Gallagher at a Farmer’s Market” https://youtu.be/4mREXE2JxQo?si=jMoYX0LPdo-y2lCi BublyWater - “Broken Dishes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XJmrImVz8 Head & Shoulders - “Smash Therapy” (Super Bowl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMRk6WXgUFY Courtesy Home Furnishings (1970s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQRBLVQoLLI Bud Light: “Grunge” (LA Market, 1990s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oryYHfZlqF0 William Mattar - "No Dummy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcD0q7MKMH4

#444 Boss Prevention May 08, 2024

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A new entry in the Progressive campaign kicks off a conversation about how bosses show up in commercials. Plus an old friend stops by to explain both basketball and hip-hop to Andrew and Vieves, and an Ad Councilor pulls back the curtain on a vast auto glass conspiracy. Here are links to to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Progressive: “Sticking It To The Boss” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Sbw/progressive-sticking-it-to-the-boss FedEx: “Disappear from Boss” https://youtu.be/0dewwjENhFg?si=jw6VBS_1Y5SjLcbi FedEx: “Boss On The Line” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2Iu5Ppw3L0 AirTran: “Email the Boss” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJgMxwZZUXA EHarmony: “Boss Song” https://youtu.be/FbhCFM2K9ms?si=4PS_PHm3X79urPIY Nerdwallet: “Future You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ1lnUgaW7A Jimmy Johns: “Hangry Boss” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/ACeu/jimmy-johns-saves-the-day-hangry-boss Babbel: “Negotiating” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SSzxzKn5QI Pepsi: “Bring Home The Boss” (1977) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNsYnuH9H3o Staples: “Intern” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb7rguxsPZs AT&T What a Pro Wants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PhpVQBb7Zw Safelite Jingle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJGitgOUtEU Speedy Glass Jingle https://youtu.be/FFajLiynkzM?si=Y6HChUgegSqbcIUr Autoglass UK Jingle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Juo9b_e6EU Belron/Carglass Jingles Around the World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STiPwOasCmE

#443 You’re Killing Me, Jerry! May 01, 2024

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An advertisement for Jerry Seinfeld’s new Pop-Tarts movie -- along with a frustrating interview he did with the New Yorker -- prompt Genevieve and Andrew to look back on the comedian’s commercials over the years. Plus, the Ad Councilors bring us a new jingle and a harbinger of the looming robot invasion. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: New Yorker Radio Hour https://link.chtbl.com/qOucM248 Unfrosted Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uv1ofWr8Zk Jerry and Bill pt 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImyK29QLs_A Jerry and Bill - living with normies Pt 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSPcwLR2y04 Jerry and Bill - living with normies Pt 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6ikiI--Gh4 American Express - Perfect Pump (ft. Jerry Seinfeld) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufDslAOkZ50 American Express - Grocery Store (ft. Jerry Seinfeld) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVo4IRMX1wA American Express - Superman (ft. Jerry Seinfeld) https://youtu.be/cmJ0Bk7oVD8?si=rzKxIFjiLDaP4_MD Crackle - Jerry and George https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Tm8/crackle-com-super-bowl-2014-ft-jerry-seinfeld-jason-alexander Acura NSX - Seinfeld #1 https://youtu.be/PhL_p3EySKg?si=sOsL_HFMLrod007z

#442 Be Dental With Me Apr 24, 2024

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Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the fraught experience of being in the dentist’s chair to signify everything from the sadism of capitalistic excess to the existential crisis of incoherence. Plus, a debate about Minnesota Nice gets testy, and another Ad Councilor gets got. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: Geico: “Guy Coajent Goes To The Dentist” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veaphx1rNBI Geico - Dentist Dan https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1hTU/geico-boat-insurance-dentist-dan Esurance - Dennis Quaid https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o61K/esurance-dentist-featuring-dennis-quaid Best Fiends - Candy Awareness https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1oRQ/best-fiends-dentist Purolator Metal End Caps - Cardboard https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7khW/purolator-metal-end-caps-dentist Honda - Good time https://youtu.be/NGIf2F_EFvk?si=rUCOWuf5FHdzW4Qo FedEx https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7ZaK/fedex-delivery-manager-dentist Roger Dabs Cheverlet - Dentist https://youtu.be/O130evtoTHQ?si=NqApngPWLSyFPEEX Rema 1000 - Smart Home https://youtu.be/nwPtcqcqz00?si=ylV0yAl50ZYsyMLH CAST - Don’t improvise https://youtu.be/vMZmmmZIK3w?si=ym0Ul5M8jZjXpTSf Redfin: “The Three Bears” https://youtu.be/4-0jT2V7eUI?si=snEKIz46T4TcZ2er Redfin: “Goldilocks” https://youtu.be/pYE_bUwub2s?si=6oJ41zH10ckio_VO UAHPet Water Fountain https://www.tiktok.com/@uahpet.official/video/7356485305546853674

#441 The Bored Giveth, and the Bored Taketh Away Apr 17, 2024

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Andrew and Vieves consider the relative merits of boredom as a marketing strategy, with ads for everything from banks to… well, a lot of banks. Plus, one Ad Councilor wound up in a catch-and-release situation thanks to a campaign that took a nosedive. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week’s show: PNC Bank: “Brilliantly Boring” https://youtu.be/juvLSkoci_8?si=z7CiWwJloeeu-7nx Wealthsimple: “Boxing” https://youtu.be/5vOSNkUx1kM?si=9DjtsRaA7zUqPB48 Wealthsimple: “Boring” (ft. Nicholas Braun) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXsz9T-Un2c Wealthsimple: “Notorious BIG” (ft. Nicholas Braun) https://youtu.be/77VdSXThiZs?si=HgM8TN4fMvbjO557 Citi Card: “Who’s Boring Now” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=galAJz6FXXQ Nike: “Bo’s Boring” (1993) https://youtu.be/CS780VN9vu8?si=KU_WgiRsxobxiHK1 LL Flooring TV Spot, 'Stop Boring Flooring: Viola' https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bfgV/ll-flooring-stop-boring-flooring-viola LL Flooring TV Spot, 'All the Answers: Stop Boring Flooring' https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bTnK/ll-flooring-all-the-answers-stop-boring-flooring Allstate Motorcycle TV Spot, 'Boring' https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Gaz/allstate-motorcycle-boring Comfort Fragrance Burst - “Boring, OR” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxWY7eJbANg Mennen Skin Bracer - “Hits You Just Right https://youtu.be/j3n-P0vrdZU?si=cWk6wY7ZnQju_D5Y

#440 If You Can't Stand the Cheat, Get Out of the Pitchin' Apr 10, 2024

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Andrew and Vieves look at commercials that ask: why do it the hard way? From high protein snacks to hot dates, shortcuts are everywhere. Plus, a comedy cult favorite is the new spokesperson for a dating app, and a new segment considers ads that REALLY work. Here are links to the ads and articles we talked about on this week’s show: Cheat on chips with chips https://www.ispot.tv/ad/62_b/quest-nutrition-cheat-on-chips-with-chips-featuring-kumail-nanjiani Sandcastle cheating https://www.ispot.tv/ad/65nk/quest-nutrition-soft-and-chewy-cookie-sandcastle-cheating-featuring-kumail-nanjiani WIN Reality - It’s cheating h&outu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe Dr. Pepper - Cheating https://www.ispot.tv/ad/o0tK/dr-pepper-fansville-tailgate-cheating Home Chef - Shortcuts https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OwEQ/home-chef-kitchen-shortcuts What’syourprice.com https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7dzt/whatsyourprice-com-dating-shortcut ;Hinge: Designed to Be Deleted https://youtu.be/TCtC3NfePzs?si=yU4SilWy6sWMiOGe Them Magazine: Patti Harrison on Her New Hinge Campaign and Online Dating Green Flags https://www.them.us/story/patti-harrison-hinge-designed-to-be-deleted-campaign Poppi (2024 Super Bowl Commercial) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhGfHBb_Swc Netflix’s 3 Body Problem (Social Media Promo) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=959922385567457 Algae Assassin https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RKKUU483ZFk?feature=share

#439 Hangin’ With Mr. Hooper Apr 02, 2024

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Sneakerhead, Lakers fan, and friend of the pod Nick Jarin joins Andrew and Vieves to talk about the representation of basketball in commercials, as well as provide some much needed fact-checking for Andrew’s knowledge of Jimmy Butler. Here are the ads and articles we talked about on today's show: Larry Bird for Allstate https://youtu.be/nrbPVsQB3vw?si=3FDPFKevAsX9RpPc State Farm: “Shoot” (ft Caitlin Clark, Jimmy Butler and Reggie Miller) https://youtu.be/vESFtmxlIzg?si=UV9GDFitVlgxad5O State Farm: “Foul” (ft. Chris Paul) https://youtu.be/s_kntaPMdVw?si=rcfF2O74RG4M3XSJ State Farm: “Trade” (ft. Chris Paul) https://youtu.be/bdZDv6c6rzA?si=w6KdP-ndzgO8b412 Hollywood Reporter: Who is Jake from State Farm? He’s both surprisingly famous but also totally unknown https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/jake-state-farm-actor-kevin-miles-patrick-mahomes-friendship-1235820810/ Adidas AE1s: Anthony Edwards Introduces Himself https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7313639316733971755?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430 Adidas AE1s: Tell ‘Em Ant Did https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7312868043414162731?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430 Adidas AE1s: No One Touching The AE1s https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonyedwards_/video/7313256904468253998?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7351990631862224430 Hotels.Com: “Coffee” (ft. Jimmy Butler and Jaime Jaquez) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58T5/hotels-com-coffee-featuring-jimmy-butler Hotels.com: “Sauna” (ft. Jimmy Butler and Jaime Jaquez) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/58T1/hotels-com-steam-room-featuring-jimmy-butler Alo Yoga: “Recovery” (ft. Jimmy Butler) https://youtu.be/6UIHj_-YPEE?si=mujXDAKVr0guBp-C Essentia Water: “Stop For Nothing” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3HnwrYcDG0 Michelob Ultra https://youtu.be/rnlGf-vamjI?si=jyQOCm87tG-gv3Ug (That Michelob ad references this viral video from when Butler and Kyrie Irving were singing on the Team USA basketball team plane. https://youtu.be/0aqJVnc_9cE?si=KCRd2bvGx53qWoIn) Gatorade: “Don’t Disappear” ft. Damian Lillard https://youtu.be/tPqZZbDsdFk?si=XTHhCKzgT9QTGofT Dicks Sporting Goods: Dicks.com Aunt (ft. Katherine Hahn) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Or_/dicks-sporting-goods-basketball-shoes-featuring-kathryn-hahn 1800 PHONE SEXY https://www.ispot.tv/ad/5DFa/1-800-phone-sexy-basketball-is-back CDW - Basketballs https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6Tx5/cdw-basketballs

#438 Partying Is Such Sweet Sorrow Mar 27, 2024

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In a world where so much of life is utterly predictable, it makes sense that so many ad wizards would turn to surprise parties to inject a little spontaneity into their pitches. Plus Andrew discovers that one brand has been his nemesis all along, and a racecar driver has really taken to the culture. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Wells-Fargo: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7WIq/wells-fargo-apple-pay-surprise-party LG Quad Wash: Surprises https://www.ispot.tv/ad/1P38/lg-quad-wash-pro-surprises FanDuel: A Surprise Party Surprise https://www.ispot.tv/ad/oN7f/fanduel-sportsbook-a-surprise-party-surprise Verizon: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/whdf/verizon-surprise-pre-order-feat-thomas-middleditch Chevrolet Malibu: Mom’s Surprise Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs9Dq8N_2TU DishNetwork: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OCBB/dish-network-wwe-surprise-party-featuring-big-e-sasha-banks-rey-mysterio Cheez-It: Surprise Party Maturity https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7VwW/cheez-it-surprise-party Lay’s: Surprise https://www.ispot.tv/ad/Zieo/lays-surprise Nice-n-Easy: Surprise Party https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7VkD/clairol-nicen-easy-surprise-party-featuring-angela-kinsey Discover Card It Card: Surprise https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7gZN/discover-card-it-card-fico-surprise HBO: Surprise Party https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPw_AhVnIec Verizon: Take All the Pics' Featuring Tony Hale https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6OlY/verizon-take-all-the-pics-featuring-tony-hale Uber Carshare https://spotlight.designrush.com/news/valtteri-bottas-shows-off-his-inner-aussie-in-new-uber-spot Inaba Churu - Japanese https://youtu.be/lzgNN_esPiA?si=r2RxhiPUGs2RU05i

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