Best Matt Runge Podcasts (2024)

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Multi-Cultural Marketing is Marketing with Suzie Bao 1:04:25

1M ago1:04:25

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Suzie Bao, IW Group's new VP Account Director for McDonald's stopped by the Bad Pod to talk about... Joy work; engaging career growth and creativity with a focus on multicultural representation Lessons on finding mentorship early and often; the courage it takes to embrace people willing to tell you what you are bad at Accelerating and championing A…

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"Not everyone can eat a creative idea" with Matt Johnson, Co-Founder of HAYMAKER 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

You'll be glad you caught this one. Matt Johnson has paved his ad career as a strategist and now agency founder with determination, humility, and of, course, a heaping helping of creativity. He cut his teeth at some of the most iconic names in LA advertising; Goodby, 72&Sunny, 180LA, and now Haymaker Matt tells us about sharing an alma mater with D…

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Episode 69 - Clint Runge, Founder at Archrival - Youth Culture Agency 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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Introducing our guest all the way from Lincoln, Nebraska… Clint Runge, CEO & Founder of Archrival! Turns out, advertising was a second chapter for Clint, who actually started out in architecture and design. Archrival is a youth culture agency setting out to reinvent how brands with the hearts and minds of young adults, teens to twenty-somethings. C…

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Episode 68 - Amelia's Farewell! 1:06:37

4M ago1:06:37

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After 3 years and over 60 guest interviews, The Bad Pod co-founder, Amelia is leaving the podcast. AND Eric L. Hu, Head of Strategy FinTech at Walmart and our episode 37 guest from August '22, is taking over as co-host! Eric & Brian talk with Amelia about the pod past, our futures, what makes the work "worth it," and what is most important in our p…

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Episode 67 — The Next Evolution of the Creator Economy with Ryan J. Mack, CCO at Made In Network 1:17:08

6M ago1:17:08

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Look no further than this episode's thumbnail image to see that Ryan Mack likes doing things differently. And it's that ability to go with his gut, even and especially when unconventional, that has ushered him through a truly inspiring career. In his words, Ryan Mack's special talent is making small things medium. As the former President of Virtue …

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Episode 66 - Making Advertising More Accessible with Sarah Latz & Francesca Piancone of Book180 Portfolio School 1:08:51

7M ago1:08:51

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It's the Happiest of New Years here at The Bad Pod because we finally got to sit down with the co-founders of our long-time sponsors, Book 180! Sarah Latz & Francesca Piancone were PR & Agency professionals who moonlighted as instructors at Chicago Portfolio School. And it's there where they first began to get the idea for another way to do this wh…

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Episode 65 - Brand Strategy with Ian Baer: Insights from a 35-Year Veteran 1:21:55

7M ago1:21:55

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In episode 65 of The Bad Pod, An Ad Pod, we delve into the mind of Ian Baer, an advertising maven with a storied 35-year career at the helm of industry giants like Publicis and TBWA. Ian recounts how the classic sitcom "Bewitched" sparked his initial fascination with advertising, setting him on a path to become a strategic powerhouse in the field. …

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Episode 64 - Allie LeFevere, Co-founder of Obedient, the world's first Humor Branding Agency 58:58

7M ago58:58

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Allie LeFevere and her co-founder/best friend, Lyndsay Sanders, have been using clever concepts and witty wordplay to grow a wide range of brands, like Blue Bunny ice cream, Native cosmetics, the LA Rams, CMT, and a slew of other organizations across myriad industries. We talk about why humor works, why brands are scared of it, the sweet spot that …

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Episode 63 - Rodney Johnson, Freelance Motion Designer, Editor & Shooter 56:28

8M ago56:28

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Rodney Johnson jumped into the deep end on production with his start at Tube Creative, an independent production studio in Atlanta, which gave him his 10,000 of hours of experience and then some. Since then he's only added to his resumé, working on productions in the ad world, for music videos, and beyond. He and Brian met when Rodney was moonlight…

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Episode 62 - Sebastián Cuevas, ACD @ VMLY&R Commerce 57:09

9M ago57:09

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Sebastián is one of our favorite people and fellow VMLYR Commerce employee. Unfortunately for this pod's hosts, that's where the comparison stops, because Sebastián has separated himself from many in the advertising world by having more Lions than sub-Saharan Africa. He joins us off the heals of his most recent win, a Grand Prix for his work on Ore…

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Episode 61 - Joshua Womack, Copywriter & Author of "You Are Not That Funny: Stories from Cleveland Stand-Up" 1:00:42

9M ago1:00:42

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Episode 61 welcomes back Joshua Womack to talk about his new book about his days as a Cleveland comedian. He tells us what he's learned about book publishing between his debut Copywriting manifesto, "I'm Not a Copywriter But...". He tells us about the importance of a good editor and why he loves the morning time best for his creative pursuits. Buy …

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Episode 60 - Ellie Lloyd, ECD of Glow 51:04

10M ago51:04

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Extra thanks to our episode 60 (!!) guest Ellie Lloyd, Executive Creative Director at Glow, who joined us amidst a tropical storm that was falling on top of her Los Angeles home. But the connection holds out and we get a special look at her extensive career in advertising with a focus on promoting for hit movies and television series like The Last …

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Episode 59 - Edmund Sandoval, Sr. Copywriter at R/GA 56:51

10M ago56:51

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His friends call him "Mundo." Mundo Sando if they're being proper. Edmund Sandoval is a Chicago-based Senior Copywriter for R/GA and a writer writer in his time outside of agency life. He brings us yet another completely unique story about a nonlinear entrance into advertising. He tells us how the pandemic shaped his creative life and what it feels…

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Episode 58 - Phillip Khosid, Co-Founder of Battery LA 1:05:14

11M ago1:05:14

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Episode Summary: "Spark of Creativity: Philip Khosid's Journey with Battery LA" In this episode of "The Bad Pod, Advertising Podcast," we interview Philip Khosid, the co-founder of Battery LA. With a background in Grey Worldwide and BBDO, Philip's journey led him to establish Battery in 2013, which saw him crafting campaigns for titans like Warner …

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Episode 57 - Chirag Khushalani & Tobbi Vu, Creators of The Loudest Roar 59:32

11M ago59:32

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These young creatives gamified the Cannes Lion experience with The Loudest Roar, a virtual juror experience for anyone with an eye for advertising to see how their taste stacks up against the real Cannes jury selections. Chirag Khushalani is a strategist at AKQA Media City where he and his co-worker, Tobbi Vu, a UX/UI designer got the ball rolling …

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Episode 56 - Andrew Fatato & Dave Haller, Major Agency Co-Founders, Entrepreneurs, and Co-Authors of "Handbook for Hacks" 58:56

12M ago58:56

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Long-time creative team and co-founders of Major Agency, Andrew Fatato & Dave Haller join us for episode 56 to talk about their new pocket-portfolio school, Handbook for Hacks. It's a concise and thorough breakdown of the job of being a creative in advertising. We talk about the foundations of advertising, the problems facing modern advertising sch…

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Episode 55 - Mark Robinson, Author of "Black on Madison Avenue" 56:49

1y ago56:49

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In this episode of TBP, Brian sits down with Mark Robinson, a senior marketing and strategy executive and author of the new book, "Black on Madison Avenue" (available everywhere July 1st). The lack of diversity in advertising has been a long-standing concern, and Mark sheds light on the industry's ongoing struggles with empathy and inclusivity. Mar…

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Episode 54 - Dan Balser Returns to Talk Inaugural Year of GS&P's "The Academy" 48:42

1y ago48:42

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On The Bad Pod Episode 53, Brian reunites with his former mentor, Dan Balser, Director of The Academy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners., a free tuition advertising portfolio program based at the historical agency. They discuss the inaugural year of The Academy and Dan shares insights into triumphs won and challenges faced overall. Episode Links: T…

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Episode 53 - Pete Sena, Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons 1:31:44

1y ago1:31:44

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We're joined by Pete Sena, Co-Founder of Digital Surgeons, a forward-thinking design consultancy of makers marketers and entrepreneurs. Pete shares his journey as a design-led entrepreneur and his passion for unlocking new possibilities and building businesses with DS. Be sure to check out Pete's own podcast, "Forward Obsessed," where he shares con…

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Episode 52 - Matt Van Hoven, Co-Founder Raven PR 1:25:35

1y ago1:25:35

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In episode 52 of TBP, Amelia interviews Matt Van Hoven, co-founder of Nashville-based Raven PR firm. Raven PR is known for its strategic public relations services, catering to the world's most creative businesses including ad agencies, media and production companies, ad tech platforms, creative technology businesses, media networks, and publishers.…

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Episode 51 - Elise Ott, Thru Hiker & Freelance Copywriter 1:11:45

1y ago1:11:45

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This time on the Bad Podcast, we get to know Elise Ott, a freelance copywriter who left her full-time role at an agency to pursue a more fulfilling life in the great outdoors. Elise shares her experience and how it led her decision to pursue her passion for long-distance hiking. Elise talks about the challenges of balancing her career with her love…

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Episode 50 - Michael Steves, Talent Producer of Gaming/Tech at Portal A 57:03

1y ago57:03

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Welcome to the 50th episode of The Bad Podcast featuring Michael Steves, a content creator turned Talent Producer with a wealth of knowledge on platforms like Youtube, Instagram, Twitch, and the gaming industry in general. Michael's unique perspective on content creation and management is a breath of fresh air, and with over 7 years of experience i…

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Episode 49 - Paul Korel, Co-Founder Knack Recruiting 1:00:23

1+ y ago1:00:23

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Co-founder of Knack Recruiting and former Copywriting Department Head of the Creative Circus, Paul Korel, joins us from Atlanta to reminisce on bygone circus days with Brian. Episode Links: https://www.knackrecruits.com/ Find us us on Twitter, Instagram, and at The Bad Podcast dot comBy The Bad Podcast

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Episode 48 - Erick Worrell, ECD at TCM Creative & Co-Founder of COIN Creative 1:14:18

1+ y ago1:14:18

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Erick Worrell joins us from Oklahoma City to talk emotional intelligence, leadership lessons, and the specifics of non-profit ads. He's both a freelance creative, working under Coin Creative with his longtime creative partner, Abbie, and ECD at TCM Creative, an OKC-based agency that handles the niche of national nonprofit advertising. Follow him on…

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Episode 47 - Thomas Kemeny, Creative Director & Author of "Junior: Writing Your Way Ahead in Advertising" 59:00

1+ y ago59:00

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Thomas Kemeny signed Brian's copy of Junior, "Learn the quadratic equation, math is fun!" It's gems like this that have made his advertising how-to for juniors (and everyone else) one of the most talked about ad books out there. But seriously, Thomas Kemeny and his book are both chocked full of wisdom and good humor. In this episode we talk about h…

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Episode 46 - Ivan McClellan, Founder Eight Seconds - Cowboys of Color 1:03:40

1+ y ago1:03:40

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Portland-based photographer, Ivan McClellan, joins us on Super Bowl Sunday to take us behind the scenes of his journey of creative self-discovery. Post agency life, Ivan is now the driving force behind Eight Seconds - Cowboys of Color, a celebration of black cowboy culture in America today. We first heard Ivan's story from his performance on The Mo…

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Episode 45 - Cameron Day, Author of Spittin' Chiclets & Chew With Your Mind Open 1:56:07

1+ y ago1:56:07

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In Episode 45 of The Bad Podcast, we welcomed Cameron Day, an award-winning ECD and copywriter, and the author of two books, Chew with Your Mind Open and Spittin Chiclets. He's also advertising royalty, being the son of Guy Day, co-founder of the inimitable Chiat/Day. Cameron shares his experience of the blessings and challenges of following in his…

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Episode 44 - 2022 Highlights! 47:59

1+ y ago47:59

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Episode 43 - Will De Lannoy, Head of Media/New Engagement Models at Anomaly 57:55

1+ y ago57:55

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In this episode of TBP, we speak with Will De Lannoy, Head of Media/New Engagement Models at Anomaly. Will discusses what sets Anomaly apart from other ad agencies, living up to their name. He also talks about why he chose to pursue a career in advertising rather than as an Art Director, despite his impressive artistic skills. Tune in to hear Will'…

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Episode 42 - Jay Russell, CCO at GSD&M 58:59

1+ y ago58:59

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GSD&M's Chief Creative Officer, Jay Russell, joins TBP to tell us what The Chicken Sandwich Wars were like from the front lines, why he loves running, and how he delivers creative feedback. Buckle up bbs, this one is Bad™ to the bone. Find us us on Twitter, Instagram, and at The Bad Podcast dot comBy The Bad Podcast

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Episode 41 - Simon Bruyn, ECD at Mother LA 1:08:13

1+ y ago1:08:13

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Simon Bruyn has been a player in some of the best ads to come out of some of the best ad shops in the past decade. After pivoting from a computer programming career back in his hometown near Toronto, he found his creative calling as a copywriter and now celebrates one year as the Executive Creative Director for none other than Mother LA. He joins u…

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Episode 40 - Robin Landa, Professor & Author of The New Art of Ideas 1:05:40

1+ y ago1:05:40

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Robin Landa is a Distinguished Professor at the Michael Graves College at Kean University and author of 25 books. She joins us for our 40th episode to discuss how to generate your best ideas and the foundational points of her newest book, The New Art of Ideas: Unlock Your Creative Potential. Grab a copy of your own online or at any retail book stor…

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Episode 39 - Patrick Holly, ECD at Upwork 1:20:05

2y ago1:20:05

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Patrick Holly, Executive Creative Director at Upwork, is a multidisciplinary creative whose career has run the gamut from agencies like R/GA and AKQA, to brands like Apple and Uber and Harley Davidson. Patrick joins us to talk about the new Upwork campaign, brand-side vs agency life, what it takes to be a capable leader and high-functioning creativ…

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Episode 38 - Brendan Robertson, Chief Strategy Officer at M/H 1:05:30

2y ago1:05:30

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Brendan Robertson is Chief Strategy Officer at the storied small agency M/H, historically known as Muhtayzik Hoffer. Brendan's tenacity and affinity for an authentically great insight, idea, and technological avenues for ads has taken him coast to coast, working for some of the best agencies and brands around. We talk about his advertising family, …

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Episode 37 - Eric L. Hu, Head of Fintech Strategy at Walmart 1:23:19

2y ago1:23:19

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Eric L. Hu is a world traveler, a photographer, Head of Fintech Strategy at Walmart, and the new unofficial third host of The Bad Podcast. He joins us from NYC to talk advertising, capitalism, morality, cars, and compassion. Tangents include cars and what we're gonna do with our lives. Find Eric on LinkedIn or IG @ericlhu Find us us on Twitter, Ins…

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Episode 36 - Kate Horvath, Partner at Salmela Creative Recruiting 1:18:35

2y ago1:18:35

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Kate Horvath is your luckiest day if you're looking for your next perfect career fit, whether you're an individual or an organization. Partner at Salmela Creative Recruiting, she joins us to talk about the science and sentiment behind effective recruiting. We also get a peek into her long career as an actress and theatre manager and how that role (…

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Episode 35 - Joshua Womack, CW at Progressive & Author 1:09:46

2y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Joshua Womack joins us to talk life, advertising, and his new book, "I'm not a copywriter but... [Lessons learned from a late bloomer] and the life that led to its publication. We discuss the spiritual implications of a creative career, killing your ego, the monumental task of writing a whole book, and working from home vs the office. Ad newbies an…

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Episode 34 - Jen Mageau, Dept Head at Creative Circus & Co-founder of Knack Recruiters 1:11:08

2y ago1:11:08

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Jen Mageau is an art director, freelancer, teacher, co-founder, business owner, and one of Brian's most influential advertising mentors. She's also a Department Head at the hallowed Ad Land institution, The Creative Circus. After 26 years of supplying some of the best minds in the ad industry The Creative Circus will be closing its doors for good. …

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Episode 33 - Manuel Frank, Global Co-chair of Edelman Health 59:12

2y ago59:12

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Manuel Frank has been the Chief Creative Officer for Edelman Deutschland since 2014 and joins The Bad Podcast as he transitions to his new role as Global Co-chair of Edelman Health. He has also served on many major awards show juries including Cannes Lions and the One Show. He joins us from Edelman's Chicago office where he and Amelia shared a zoom…

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Episode 32 - Andy Pearson, VP of Creative at Liquid Death 1:02:47

2y ago1:02:47

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Andy Pearson returns to the Bad Podcast to tell us what life has been like from the helm of one of the world's most exciting new brands, Liquid Death. The constant outpouring of hilarious, original, and brave work from this brand has them on just about every creative's dream roster. We talk about nimble creative teams, not overthinking it, freelanc…

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Episode 31 - Saurabh Kakade (Hyperinteractive) & Tobias Natterer (DDB Berlin) 1:09:58

2y ago1:09:58

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Saurabh Kakade, of Hyperinteractive, an innovation agency in Hamburg, Germany & Tobias Natterer, a Sr. Copywriter at DDB Berlin, were a couple of the creative minds behind this year's brilliant "Truth Wins" campaign for Reporters Without Borders. Essentially, they used the Russian government's own lottery against them in order to provide people in …

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Episode 30 - Susan Credle, Global Chair at FCB 1:08:59

2y ago1:08:59

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Susan Credle forged her own education in the advertising profession through sheer tenacity and talent. Starting as a receptionist at BBDO NY, she eventually earned her way into a creative role which she parlayed into one of the most notable careers the wider world of advertising has ever seen. Her career as a creative saw her reinventing the M&Ms c…

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Episode 29 - Todd Turner - CD at Blip Billboards & Founder of Wash-a-Pig 1:21:30

2+ y ago1:21:30

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Todd Turner is of the mind that if you're not having fun, then you're doing this advertising thing all wrong. It's why he invented Ad Twitter's favorite headlines game, Wash-a-pig. And he's not done there. This episode we talk with Todd about the origins of WAP and his future plans for his creative game business as well as his long career in outdoo…

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Episode 28 - Manuel Bordé, Global CCO at VMLY&R Commerce 1:21:46

2+ y ago1:21:46

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Buckle up, ad nerds. This one is a wild and wonderful ride and it's not just because of the technical difficulties! Which we feel like we ironed out pretty well if we do say so ourselves. Ep 28 features our conversation with Manuel Bordé, Global CCO of VMLY&R Commerce—formerly Geometry. Manuel made his way through the ad industry starting in Columb…

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Episode 27 - Carrie Ann Latimer, Community Manager/Copywriter at Golin 1:29:28

2+ y ago1:29:28

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Carrie Ann Latimer can beat you up (but she totally would never). While excelling in a role that is notoriously overworked, even by ad industry standards, she manages multiple brands for DeVries/Golin and is a dedicated power lifter. In this episode we talk about the type of professional boundaries that allow her to stay so balanced, what her diffe…

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Episode 26 - Lindsay Bennett, Global Head of Marketing at DDB 1:04:53

2+ y ago1:04:53

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Lindsay Bennett's career trajectory is a steep one. In only a few years she has gone from covering businesses as a journalist in the Sydney area to her new home in NYC + new role as Global Head of Marketing for DDB, just 3 years after going agency-side. Dogged determination certainly played a part—see: her 11 months working ET hours from Australia—…

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Episode 25 - Nate Nichols & Steffi Behringer, Co-founders Palette Group + Allyship & Action 1:10:02

2+ y ago1:10:02

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The Bad Podcast welcomes our first creative partnership in Nate Nichols & Steffi Behringer. Also life partners, Nate & Steffi seem to have bottled lightning and are using it to better our industry and fuel their creative pursuits. In this episode, we hear how their separate paths crossed--Nate as an art school student turned agency founder and Stef…

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Episode 24 - Tres Colacion, GCD at Droga5 1:30:58

2+ y ago1:30:58

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Tres Colacion stumbled into advertising by way of nightlife promotion. Since then, he has racked up nearly all of the industry's most coveted awards in a career that spans the globe, from Dubai to London, LA to NYC where he now serves as GCD at Droga5. Tres joined us via zoom before jetting off for his commercial assignment in the ranks of BBDO bef…

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Episode 23 - Giancarlo Rodas, GCD at Vice 1:04:25

2+ y ago1:04:25

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Giancarlo Rodas' career is what ad dreams are made of. From Lima to Dubai to New York and now Los Angeles, his experience in advertising has found him making impactful work from some of the world's leading agencies. By anyone's metric he has aced this whole advertising thing, sweeping up loads of the most coveted awards in the industry. But to hear…

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Episode 22 - Tescia Deák, CD at TBWA\Chiat\Day LA 1:25:35

2+ y ago1:25:35

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Tescia Deák is a Creative Director at the storied Los Angeles agency, Chiat/Day. Her portfolio is full of brilliant, purpose-driven work that would make the most cynical creative at Weiden & Kennedy envious. Like a widget that makes the whole internet more equitable. A downy commercial that ran so long it essentially sent the main actor into royalt…

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