After These Messages Podcast

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#178 Ad Wizards (and Warriors and Cavs and Kings...) Apr 02, 2019

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Genevieve and Andrew grade NBA and WNBA players on their acting abilities in commercials. Plus, a new entry in the ATM slogan competition has Andrew very conflicted about who to crown champion.

#177 Big In Schenectady Mar 27, 2019

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A stroll through the analytics for After These Messages revealed the surprising fact that this podcast has a significant number of listeners in Schenectady, NY. So this week, Andrew and Genevieve produced a show just for them. Plus, Shaquille O'Neal has a new gig, and Idris Elba lip-syncs his way into Andrew's heart.

#176 Whisper Campaigns Mar 20, 2019

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Thanks to a random post on Reddit, Andrew and Genevieve investigate commercials that try to get attention with a whisper instead of a shout. It's an ASMR paradise on ATM this week.

#175 Anything You Can Sell, I Can Sell Better Mar 13, 2019

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There's a curious sameness to the new "disruptor"-type companies that are trying to change the way we buy everything from bed sheets to boner pills, So, Andrew and Genevieve play a little game to see just how much their commercials are alike. Plus, they identify some finalists in their long-running tagline contest.

#174 The Write Way To Advertise Mar 06, 2019

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An offhand comment by Andrew leads to this weeks show about commercials that rely on authors and literature to make their pitch. To buy or not to buy, THAT is the question.

#173 The Commercial Was A WOMAN! Feb 27, 2019

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Good news everyone! Sexism is over now that a a bunch of luxury brands have made ads that empower (or in some cases "empower") women during the Oscars this year. Andrew and Genevieve break it down this week. Plus, the weirdest invocation of Abraham Lincoln ever has them in awe.

#172 Previews Reviews Feb 19, 2019

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Just in time for the Oscars, Andrew and Genevieve welcome Emily and Kevin of the movie podcast Dead Beat Film Society to review the trailers for this year's Best Picture Nominees. Guess what? They are a DELIGHT! (The guests...not necessarily the trailers.)

#171 Know Your Geico! Feb 12, 2019

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Geico has been playing their greatest hits lately, so Andrew takes the opportunity to quiz Genevieve on how well she knows her historical Geico. Plus, Joe Pesci weighs in on the "Home Alone" holiday commercial, and listeners offer some more taglines for the podcast.

#170 Super Bowl LII Review: The Whelmening Feb 06, 2019

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Genevieve and Andrew are pleasantly surprised by some of this year's Super Bowl ads, especially the ones featuring dragons and/or Heimlich maneuvers.

#169 Super Bowl LIII Preview: The Underwhelmening Jan 30, 2019

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America is gearing up for this year's crop of Super Bowl ads, and so far, Andrew and Genevieve are seeing a lot of celebrity sizzle, but not much good commercial steak. Plus Andrew gives Genevieve a nearly impossible quiz, and the kid from Stranger Things is pissing off one of the Ad Councilors.

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