Hosted by Ashley Rutstein · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 15 episodes
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Dive into the world of advertising and marketing with a Creative Director known for her hot takes, insightful commentary, and many many opinions. Join Ashley for campaign deep dives and unfiltered opinions in this no-holds-barred look at the creative advertising industry.
Ashley Rutstein hosts Stuff About Advertising, a business show with 15 episodes published.
Airlines used to have personalities. They sold aspiration and exploration. A feeling. Now, they sell...credit cards. And bonus loyalty points. In this episode, I trace the full arc of airline advertising — from the golde
For some reason, tech companies cannot figure out mascots. They keep trying, and they keep getting it wrong. Or they get it right for about five minutes before it falls apart. This episode is the history of that problem,
What happens when the same tools we use to sell chips and shoes get pointed at a war? From the War Advertising Council in the 1940s to the post-9/11 rebrand of America to a $729 million Israeli influence machine — the ad
"Speed of culture" is one of those phrases agencies love to throw around. But when Taylor Swift dropped a surprise album teaser and every brand posted glittery orange logos, it sparked a debate: are brands hopping on tre
When 400 brands partner with a single movie (coughwickedcough), most just become noise. So what separates the partnerships that actually work from expensive logo slaps? I talked with Matt Kessler from Martin Entertainmen
Most agencies treat client approval like a battle to be won. But what if that dynamic is exactly what's killing your best ideas? In this episode, I talk with Chris Colliton, Executive Creative Director at Zulu Alpha Kilo
For every ad you see on TV, dozens of brilliant ideas were killed along the way. That gut-wrenching feeling of losing a script you loved is a universal part of the creative process. In this episode, we're going behind th
Cannes Lions: I went, I saw, I... spent a lot of money. In this episode, I'm giving you the no-holds-barred recap of my first time at the infamous festival. You'll get my genuine take on the event, a full rundown of what
In this week’s advertising news roundup: 🔎 Jaguar is looking for a new agency after their questionable rebrand 💼 We now know who was behind the adorable (but sad) LinkedIn post from Elmo, Mary Adam 🌟 Scheana and elf C
In this week’s advertising news roundup: 🥐 Panera baked up a stylish Croissant Clutch with 72andSunny 🐴 Rebecca Black is NOT a one-trick pony in a spot from e.l.f Cosmetics and Mischief 👏 A’ja Wilson’s on top top top
In this week’s advertising news roundup: 🛻 Wacky businesses in a teaser campaign for Slate’s customizable truck 🏀 The Trial of Luka Dončić and Nike’s longform content play ☀️ An extremely simple billboard, maybe too si
In this week’s advertising news roundup: A Madwell update from Adweek Jimmy Fallon announced a new marketing reality show, On Brand Paul Rudd recreated his 90s Nintendo commercial Heinz Dubai found a solution for all tho
In this unedited episode, I'm reacting to Adweek's interview with Madwell CEO Chris Sojka. They talk about the infamous private jet, the Wiz Khalifa payment issues, a theme park (??), and much more. And of course, I inte
In this week's roundup of advertising news: A1 responds to Linda McMahon’s AI blunder An impressive 14-hour single take from Britbox Spotify’s love letter to fan traditions Telus helps people learn about the wellness ben
Is "radio" even radio anymore? From terrestrial to streaming to video, audio advertising has evolved at warp speed. In this episode, we're discussing how much the medium of audio has changed, and I'll share insights from
What's this? A roundup podcast?! Yep, it was time. And with the handy video feature on Spotify, it makes perfect sense. So if you prefer to get your weekly advertising news in podcast form, you're in luck! This week's st
In this unedited, ad-libbed episode, we're chatting about the leadership of Madwell not paying their employees on time and then getting mad when they talk to journalists about it. 🤪 Here are the articles I reference. I
Ever heard of Resor, Lawrence, or Robinson? No? How about Ogilvy, Bernbach, or Wieden? Yeah, I thought so. It's time to change that. Join me for a special International Women's Day episode as I explore the stories of the
Ever wondered what it really takes to create a Super Bowl ad? The late nights, the client battles, the sheer terror of knowing your work will be judged by over 100 million people? In this episode, I’m pulling back the cu
From Mr. Peanut's tragic demise to a fake Crocodile Dundee movie, Super Bowl ad teasers have become a spectacle in and of themselves. But why are brands so obsessed with these pre-game trailers? In this episode, we explo
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Stuff About Advertising is hosted by Ashley Rutstein. The show is categorised under business (marketing) and has published 15 episodes.
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