Speaking Human

We cool down by scooping out marketing musings on current trends, classic slogans, and captivating flavors from the ice cream world. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We field some big questions about the brand changeup coming to Cleveland and rank the recent history of pro sports teams that changed their names without switching cities. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We unwrap the enigma behind a puzzling new trend more brands are adopting—but we can’t tell you what it is, you have to listen to unlock the secret. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.

On episode #144 of the Speaking Human podcast… We buy into the idea that maybe “buy” is the wrong word for digital items like movies, TV shows, and music that customers may not actually own.As you might imagine, during our recordings, sometimes we have side topics that aren't focused or part of the main podcast theme... those end up being cutaways, basically they're throwaway conversations... some lasting only a couple of minutes.We've decided to let some of these cutaways find their way onto the airwaves, and onto the internet. Maybe they'll entertain you. Maybe they'll be informative. This cutaway from #138 is a fragment of a conversation were we talked a little about Pluto TV. Don't know what that is? Listen, while we scratch the surface.Get full podcast episodes by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We buy into the idea that maybe “buy” is the wrong word for digital items like movies, TV shows, and music that customers may not actually own. Get show notes for this episode, check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast and sign up for updates via email by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We consider what an alternative universe would look like if brands advertised what people really think about their products. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We invest everything we’ve got in non-fungible tokens and then try to figure out if what we own actually has any real value. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We storm our brains for ideas on what the next phase of social media might look (and sound) like. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We crash the Clubhouse to share our thoughts on the new invitation-only, voice-based social network. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We cough through a cloud of cigarette smoke as we revisit one of the most memorable anti-smoking campaigns ever made. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

On episode #138 of the Speaking Human podcast… We talked about the marketing campaign for Paramount+ and some of our thoughts on names for the streaming service. As you might imagine, during our recordings, sometimes we have side topics that aren't focused or part of the main podcast theme... those end up being cutaways, basically they're throwaway conversations... some lasting only a couple of minutes.We've decided to let some of these cutaways find their way onto the airwaves, and onto the internet. Maybe they'll entertain you. Maybe they'll be informative. This cutaway from #138 is a fragment of a conversation were we talked a little about Pluto TV. Don't know what that is? Listen, while we scratch the surface.Get full podcast episodes by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We scale the epic marketing campaign around the release of another major streaming service looking to join the ranks of Netflix, Hulu, and Disney Plus at the top of the mountain. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We assemble an all-star cast of top-level talent including Bruce Willis, Hugh Jackman, and Brie Larson to talk about the increasing appeal of ad campaigns for big-name actors. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We do not pass GO as we spin, roll, and pop our thoughts on the best board game advertising of all time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We select players in the burgeoning marketing battle between Series X and PS5 consoles, and unlock our personal picks for the best game covers of the Xbox/Playstation era. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We riff on a range of recent marketing and branding efforts—from the unleashing of the Seattle Kraken to breakfast Mac & Cheese to Planters’ rapidly aging Baby Nut. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We quibble over whether all the quacks and quips about the failure of Quibi are well-deserved, and provide some quick reviews of the streaming platform's bite-size content offerings. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We kick around some thoughts on Nike’s new Ben & Jerry’s-inspired footwear and share our personal picks for the ugliest sneaker designs of all time. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We reflect on recent brand announcements from Aunt Jemima & Uncle Ben’s in light of widespread protests against racism and calls for change across the USA. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.

We spitball—with face masks, of course—some creative ideas for take working from home to the next level now that it could be the forever future for many employees. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting speakinghuman.com.