After These Messages Podcast

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#228 Germane To The Subject Mar 18, 2020

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Apropos of absolutely nothing at all, Genevieve and Andrew take a look back at some of the best (and worst) hand-washing PSAs of all time. Also, Andrew learns that he was actually right about something!

#227 Truth In Badvertising Mar 11, 2020

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What would brands say about themselves if they had to tell the truth? What constitutes "fast casual dining"? What the heck is going on with Golden Corral? Andrew and Vieves try to answer these questions and more in this week's After These Messages.

#226 Workin' In The Cole Mine Mar 04, 2020

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When advertisers need an out-of-touch, self-important boss, they go to one actor: national treasure Gary Cole. If you could tune in this week, that would be greeeeaaat.

#225 Just Deserters Feb 26, 2020

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They say all is fair in love and cola war, which explains these spokespeople who turned their coats and went over to the competition. This week, Andrew and Vieves consider commercials that reek of betrayal.

#224 ...And It Turned Into A Bloomberg Blitz! Feb 19, 2020

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Billionaire presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is spending so much money advertising his campaign, that by the time it's over, there may be an ad for every man, woman and dog in America. This week, Andrew and Vieves are joined by Slate correspondent Justin Peters (@justinstrevett) who voluntarily subjected himself to 185 Bloomberg ads...and ranked them all!

#223 Rap It Up, We'll Take It! Feb 12, 2020

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Noted rap experts Andrew and Vieves grade the commercial pitching skills of the giants of hip hop, from Dr. Dre to Cardi B. Plus, a canine miracle really pays off for an Ad Councilor's university.

#222 The Big Fame Feb 05, 2020

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Celebrities were stacked wide and deep in this year's crop of Super Bowl ads. But despite the often pointlessly long call sheets, Andrew and Vieves were surprised to find that they mostly enjoyed this year's commercials. With some vociferous exceptions, of course.

#221 Peanut Eulogies Jan 28, 2020

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Genevieve and Andrew take a sneak peak at the upcoming Super Bowl commercials, including a surprising mascot death and an Old Town Road tie-in that has Andrew very excited.

#220 The More You Throw Jan 22, 2020

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Marketing goes splat! as Andrew and Vieves look at the advertising trend of throwing stuff at products to prove how tough they are. The watermelon budget is through the roof this week.

#219 Cobra Why Jan 14, 2020

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As Andrew and Vieves delve into their favorite ads of the new year, they stumble headfirst into their complete lack of knowledge about all things Karate Kid-related. Plus, Stevia's like, made from plants, man.

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