Episodes
Oct. 15, 2025
LeBron James and The Risk of Celebrity Fake-Outs
Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing Timothee Chalamet’s “Marty Supreme” promo plans, LeBron James and the risk of a celebrity fake-out when it comes to advertising with brands, why so many celebrities all seem to be starting their own ad agencies lately, and how Friend AI really failed to make friends – especially in the NYC subways. 00:00: Intro 00:40: Timothee Chalamet’s “Marty Supreme” promo plans 05:20: LeBron James and celebrity fake-outs in advertising 14:26: W...
Oct. 8, 2025
“Oscars For Creators” And AI Adoption In the Ad Industry
Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the latest in the WNBA war of words over brand deals, the rise of commerce media with the announcement of Amex Ads, Sora 2 and the state of the industry’s AI adoption for better or worse, and Instagram’s launch of the “Oscars for creators” with Rings and what that really means for reels. 00:00 Intro 00:33 WNBA compensation talks get snippy 05:35 Amex Ads enters the commerce media space 13:46: Sora 2 and the ad industry’s adoption o...
Oct. 1, 2025
Bad Bunny Takes Center Field and Netflix’s New Ad Deal Changes The Game
Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing Meta’s new Vibes and the rise of AI video platforms, Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl and likely bringing top brands with him, Netflix’s big new deal with AB InBev and how it could change the game for ad revenue in the streaming world, and the latest updates on the TikTok deal and how it could impact advertisers and creators. 00:00 Intro 00:37 The vibe on Meta’s new Vibes app 05:24 What Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance means...
Sept. 24, 2025
The Rise of LinkedInfluencers and the Return of Pumpkin Spice Everything
Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the blind box trend going bust, the reality TV to influencer pipeline inspired by Taylor Frankie Paul as the new Bachelorette, the rise of the LinkedInfluencer and how the platform can adapt, and everyone’s favorite: pumpkin spice season is here – but should some brands sit this one out? 00:00 Intro 00:35 Blind boxes go bust 04:32 The Realty TV to Influencer pipeline 13:05 LinkedInfluencers on the rise 22:06 Pumpkin Spice Season i...
Sept. 17, 2025
The Summer Brands Turned Pretty & Awards Show Ads
Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing the latest on the potential TikTok ban, how brands are using award shows to their advantage, why Salish Matter really matters — especially when it comes to the power of Gen Alpha, and the surprising reason why your favorite sports team got in on the internet action of The Summer I Turned Pretty. 00:00 Intro 00:39 A TikTok ban update 04:20 Advertisers Take Award Shows 14:52 Why Salish Matter’s Launch Really Mattered 22:34 Brands Tu...
Sept. 10, 2025
Labubus Win the US Open and American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney Bet Pays Off
Welcome to Marketing Brew Weekly! This week we’re discussing Nike’s new ad for Gen Z, why American Eagle continues to win the denim wars, how Labubus really took the spotlight at the US Open, and which brands tried their best to capitalize on Taylor Swift’s big news. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Nike’s new slogan 04:17 American Eagle continues to soar 12:32 Labubus win the US Open 19:05 Taylor Swift’s Effect on Brands and Find the Fake game This episode was sponsored by Digicom. To learn more, go to ...
Sept. 3, 2025
Introducing Marketing Brew Weekly
Welcome to the Marketing Brew Weekly show! The team behind the powerhouse Marketing Brew newsletter will now keep you up to date on the latest in marketing, advertising, and culture in podcast form too! Every Wednesday, join hosts Jennimai Nguyen, Kelsey Sutton, and Katie Hicks for a gab sesh featuring breakout social campaigns, rebrands gone wrong, and industry trends the internet can’t stop talking about. We’re here to help you level up at work, and have a laugh while you’re at it. Subscribe ...