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419 Looking For the Admen in Madmen
Jun 28, 2010Tap to summarizeThe Emmy-winning TV series “Mad Men” is all the rage right now. The writing is remarkable, the Madison Avenue characters riveting, and it has been praised as being true to the early 60s period it depicts. As with any show that begins to work its way into pop culture, it is slowly becoming regarded as an accurate record of the advertising business. But is it? Join Terry O’Reilly this week as he analyzes the show, compares it to the real advertising world he works in daily, and searches for the Admen in Mad Men. http://thumbnails.cbc.ca/maven_legacy/thumbnails/AOP-madmen.mp3
Transcribe →418 More Remarkable Brands
Jun 14, 2010Tap to summarizeBrands aren’t just products on shelves. Brands are people, and places, and events, and moments in time: anything that leaves a distinct emotional impression. This week, Terry checks under the hood of a handful of fascinating brands, to see what makes them tick. One is the only ‘A’ list celebrity to survive the entire television age. One is an unforgettable era. Another is a cultural icon. And one may be the world’s most spectacular piece of real estate. Terry explains the magic of these mighty brands, and what makes them unforgettable. http://thumbnails.cbc.ca/maven_legacy/thumbnails/ageofpersuasion-remarkable__276990.mp3
Transcribe →417 Opportunism
May 31, 2010Tap to summarizeTerry O’Reilly is fond of noting, “there’s an opportunity hiding in everything.” This week he explores the way advertisers seize opportunities. He’ll explain why Nike chose to launch its latest Tiger Woods ad just as the golfer was drawing worldwide headlines during his return to the Masters; how a car brand turned a viral video into a marketing opportunity, and even how NASA manages to sneak a little brand building into the launching of its rockets. In this episode you hear how the viral video campaign by Blendtec founder Tom Dickson found some highly topical fodder for his blender. He’s known for blending stuff. Golf balls. Lightbulbs. A German-English dictionary. All to dramatically – and humorously – demonstrate the power of his blenders. Check out what he blended in this recent ad and the incredible Also on this week’s episode, Terry’s take on how Tiger Woods- and Nike- returned to public view after Mr. Wood’s storied personal misadventures. Judging by your response to the piece Terry wrote for the Ottawa Citizen about it, and on our Age of Persuasion Facebook page, it’s clear that a great many people are interested to hear that! http://a123.g.akamai.net/7/1/8753/1w/cbcstorage.download.akamai.com/8753/maven_legacy/thumbnails/AOP-opportunism2.mp3
Transcribe →416 Negative Advertising
May 24, 2010Tap to summarizeAttack ads have become the staple of political campaigns. Now negative advertising is gaining in popularity throughout the ad business. But do negative ads work? This week, Terry O’Reilly explores the attraction- and danger- of ads that take shots at rivals. He’ll show how some great campaigns are negative without seeming negative. And he’ll recall some notable negative campaigns that backfired. http://a123.g.akamai.net/7/1/8753/1w/cbcstorage.download.akamai.com/8753/maven_legacy/thumbnails/AOP-negatives.mp3
Transcribe →415 Profiles in (Marketing) Courage
May 3, 2010Tap to summarizeIt’s not the sort of courage that makes headlines or history books: this week Terry O’Reilly tells stories of those in marketing who take risks- or make daring counter-intuitive decisions, despite immense pressure to take an easier route. He’ll tell the story of brands that swam against the prevailing current, including some who used their ads to help break social barriers. And he’ll profile a fast-food giant that sunk millions into a campaign to tell people how bad its product was. http://a123.g.akamai.net/7/1/8753/1w/cbcstorage.download.akamai.com/8753/maven_legacy/thumbnails/ageofpersuasion_20100504_Courage.mp3
Transcribe →414 Where Power Resides
Apr 26, 2010Tap to summarizeIt’s a popular myth among some consumers that advertisers hold some mysterious, hypnotic sway over them: manipulating their beliefs and spending decisions. Many advertisers, on the other hand, believe the power lies entirely with consumers, who can hobble the mightiest of brands with a rumour, or a single, viral video. This week, Terry O’Reilly follows the food chain of persuasion all the way to the top- to find out where the power really resides. And he’ll show you the chain of command within the ad business itself. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/ageofpersuasion_20100426_31360.mp3
Transcribe →413 Privacy
Apr 12, 2010Tap to summarizeAdvertising is only meaningful if it’s pitching something you’re interested in. But advertisers can’t know what you’re interested in without learning something about you. That means information gathering- and that touches on the sticky issue of privacy. This week Terry explains why your personal information is so important to marketers, and how the new generation of consumers is more willing to surrender personal information than their parents. He’ll also take you on a tour down a data mine, to show how savvy marketers use customer information to improve customer service- and their bottom line. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/ageofpersuasion_20110411_30621.mp3
Transcribe →412 Odballs: Singular Campaigns
Apr 5, 2010Tap to summarizeJust as there are oddballs in sports, the arts, and certainly in politics- there is no shortage of oddball campaigns in advertising. This week, Terry explains why oddball campaigns are so important to his trade. Not all rank among the all-time greats; not all scoop major awards. What they do was change the way people think about ads. Terry will tell the story of the controversial Benneton campaign of the 80’s and 90’s, and pay tribute to an ad giant who change the way the world thinks… about prunes. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/ageofpersuasion_20100409_30521.mp3
Transcribe →411 Context
Mar 22, 2010Tap to summarizeA great ad can become a bad one when it’s out of context. Witness the billboard raising awareness of childhood obesity placed beside another for a fast-food giant. This week, Terry explores the importance of context in the craft of persuasion. He’ll show how great ad writers play with context to create memorable messages. He’ll explain why advertisers have come to relate to consumers in the context of a servant/master relationship, and how consumers punish marketers who stray bound those boundaries. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/ageofpersuasion_20100321_29577.mp3
Transcribe →410 All Things Being Equal: Parity Products
Mar 15, 2010Tap to summarizeSuppose you’re a marketer trying to sell a product with few or no discernible differences from rival brands. In advertising, that’s where the rubber hits the road. This week Terry explores “parity” products: “low-interest” products such as razors, detergents and toothpastes which, without marketing help, all seem alike. You’ll meet the ad pioneer who perfected “parity” marketing, and turned a failed toothpaste into one of the world’s mightiest brands. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/ageofpersuasion_20100315_29193.mp3
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