Cole and Zack sit down with Francesco Petruzzelli, Chief Technology Officer at Bidstack, to discuss the future of advertising in video games. From the ads you see lining stadiums in your favorite sports game to the exclusive virtual skins your character wears while playing, we've just scratched the surface of what in-game advertising is capable of. On this episode, Fran, Cole and Zack discuss it all.
Aug 03, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 85
After getting canceled last year due to the pandemic, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity returned in 2021. Join the Salad Boys as they review the winners and share their thoughts on ads from the past two years that cleaned up shop on one of advertising's biggest stages. Make sure to follow along with us on social @salad_podcast and please remember that the views and opinions expressed on this show are not respective of those of our employers'.
Jul 06, 2021•53 min•Ep. 84
The Salad Boys are all coming back to you now. This week, Zack, Cole and Trent discuss a new ad for Mountain Dew Rise starring LeBron James like you've never seen him before. Then they break down what could be the best ad of quarantine- a two and a half minute spot from Extra Gum that will make you laugh, cry and feel so much joy about returning to life outside of your home.
May 18, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 83
The boys are back at it again. After taking their second hiatus of the year (yes it's only April) Trent, Cole, Zack are in their home studios again to talk ads. Tune in to hear their thoughts on Apple's impeccably-crafted AirPods spot, Impossible Meat's attempt to look like real meat, and Ryan Reynold's latest ad for Mint Mobile starring a familiar looking Satan who now tortures customers as an employee at Big Wireless. Thanks for listening as always! Please remember that the views expressed on ...
Apr 20, 2021•36 min•Ep. 82
It's been a mellow few weeks in the ad world, but brands are slowly kicking back into gear. This week, the boys discuss the return of Fearless Girl with a new message for International Women's Day, the undeniable humor and charm of Phyllis from The Office crafting a wedding, and a rare misstep from Ryan Reynolds and Maximum Effort. Tune in and feast your ears.
Mar 17, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 81
The boys are back! After taking a few weeks (or months) off, it's time to talk ads again. And what better way to start than with the biggest advertising event of the year. From Will Ferrel getting pissed at Norway to Oatly's CEO singing a song about milk, tune in to hear Trent, Cole, and Zack comment on and analyze the biggest ads of the 2021 Super Bowl. Thanks for listening, it's great to be back! Make sure to follow along on social @salad_podcast and please remember that the views and opinions...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 80
The festive ads keep on coming and Cole & Trent sit down to discuss a special slate of Gen Z ads in this Salad holiday show! The TikTok takeover of advertising continues with McDonalds starting their very own barbershop in Sweden to help fans give themselves very online haircuts. Coors brings us a rocking winter concert with their most recent Sad Snowman spot and RC Cola Philippines delivers possibly the strangest ad of the year. Happy Holidays leaflings, from your friends at Salad! Thanks f...
Dec 22, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 79
It's the most wonderful time of the year in a year that's unlike any other. This week the Salad Boys breakdown a few of the ads that are kicking the holiday season into gear - a mesmerizing, delightfully choreographed film from Burberry, a holiday film from Gucci that's a little confused about what decade it's in, and a disturbingly hilarious ad from Plenty that highlights the messiness of the holidays and the importance of paper towels. Thanks for listening and make sure to follow along with us...
Nov 27, 2020•35 min•Ep. 78
Spooky season has ended, but the holiday season has just begun. Join Cole and Zack as they discuss a new viral TikTok trend featuring everyone's favorite fast food chain to roast, Arby's. Then they break down two very different Oreo ads and close the episode analyzing a set of touching holiday ads from Etsy that expertly capture the emotion and feeling of receiving the perfect gift.
Nov 03, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 77
A lot has happened since our last episode. Racism in advertising again took center stage after Stan Richard was reported to have made a racist comment about a campaign for Motel 6, Kraft launched a campaign asking you to send "noods" not "nudes" that frustrated parents everywhere, and Ocean Spray had a moment as its signature Cran-Raspberry juice became the star of TikTok. Tune in to hear the Salad Boys discuss these stories as well as a weird but heartwarming ad about a cardboard Giants fan who...
Oct 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 76
As Hugh Jackman once said, "when I say I'm in, I'm all in." This week, the boys go all in on some fresh new ads. First, they discuss an ad for R.M. Williams Boots, featuring a 100% naked Hugh Jackman that was created by Ryan Reynolds' production studio. Then, they analyze a pair of chilling ads with deepfake versions of Kim Jong-Un and Vladimir Putin. And finally, they break down Nike's zany new campaign about Esports. Enjoy. Thanks for listening and as always make sure to follow along @salad_po...
Oct 06, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Cole and Zack dive head first into a discussion about three big brands with three unique strategies. First, they discuss McDonald's new Travis Scott meal with a firsthand meal review from Zack. Next, they analyze Patagonia's hidden branding gem on the tag of a select pair of shorts. Finally, the boys break down Apple's iPhone-less special event and outline their plan to get you signed up for more services. Enjoy. Thanks for listening and as always make sure to follow along @salad_podcast and ple...
Sep 22, 2020•41 min•Ep. 74
As fires rage across the West Coast, Trent and Cole share their hot takes on two UK ads that take outside-of-the-box ideas and turn them into reality. First up, an ad from Jet Fuel that shows you not only the best way to fill up your baby grand, but is also an ode to Joe Jackson. The boys also dive into an IKEA fable from Mother London that brings the Tortoise and the Hare to the 21st Century. Take a listen leaflings, and try not to get burnt.
Sep 09, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 73
What's up Leaflings? Tune in this week to hear the boys break down Droga5 London's hilarious new work for SetApp, which involves a person being turned into a snake, a horrible game of hide and seek, and more. Then they discuss the sheer boldness (or stupidity) of Fortnite, who not only decided to sue Apple but also pissed them off by creating a parody of the ad that helped make them famous. Make sure to follow along on social and YouTube @Salad_Podcast and as always, please remember that the vie...
Aug 25, 2020•38 min•Ep. 72
This week, the Salad Boys finally get back to analyzing some ads! Tune in to hear them discuss Bumble and Babe Wine's new moving service that gets you out of living with your ex and then break down Coke's return to advertising featuring George the Poet. Finally, they take a look at Nike's new spot voiced by Megan Rapinoe that utilizes one of the greatest editing techniques ever seen in advertising. Please make sure to remember that the views and opinions expressed on our show are not representat...
Aug 04, 2020•38 min•Ep. 71
This week the Salad Boys are podcasting from home to discuss working from home. They share their thoughts on Apple's wildly entertaining short film about working remotely and analyze some of the praise and criticism it has received. Mix that conversation with a couple new announcements about how Salad is making moves in the pod world and you've got yourself an episode. Make sure to follow along with us on social @salad_podcast and, as hinted at above, now on YouTube as well! Since it's new, we d...
Jul 21, 2020•38 min•Ep. 70
At long last, we're back! This week the Salad Boys discuss the #StopHateForProfit movement, investigate the effects of boycotting Facebook and analyze what it means to the industry. Then we get real deep and talk about Capitalism at its core. Tune in and enjoy. Learn more at stophateforprofit.org and transparency.facebook.com Note: This issue is ongoing and even in the few days since we recorded, things have changed. We'll continue to keep you updated on any major changes that happen as it evolv...
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 69
We aren’t talking about advertising this week. Instead, we’re using this episode to discuss speaking up and fighting back against systemic and systematic racism, police brutality, and racial injustice in the United States. Hear Cole and Zack share a few thoughts on how we need to work harder to be antiracist allies, and also share resources you can use to educate yourself on America’s history of racism.
Jun 09, 2020•20 min
This week Cole and Zack take a look at some tasteful new ads about conquering quarantine. Walmart highlights the talent of one of its own employees in an impressive spoken word spot and Nike highlights the talent of the world's greatest athletes in a message about perseverance and triumph. Finally the boys discuss Reddit's new ad school - a resource for students and young professionals looking to up their ad game FOR FREE. Check it out. Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow along on social @...
May 26, 2020•33 min•Ep. 67
Short, sweet, and filled with innuendo. This week the Salad boys discuss a humorous campaign from Sam Adams that was meant to run in March but got postponed because of the pandemic. Then they talk about sex. Or about social distancing. Or both? Tune in to hear more about the racy spot from Playboy. Make sure to follow along on social @salad_podcast. And as always please remember that views and opinions expressed on the show are not representative of our respective employers. If you'd like to sup...
May 20, 2020•23 min•Ep. 66
Last week, ads started getting funny again. This week they got even funnier. And smarter. Prepare your ears for a sweet discussion on Heinz's ketchup-colored puzzle, a print ad that can only be read if you're social distancing, and Reddit's excellent pivot to create one of the best ads of quarantine. Thanks for listening! Make sure to come hang with us on social @salad_podcast and as always, please remember that the views and opinions expressed on this show are not representative of our respecti...
May 12, 2020•31 min•Ep. 65
And now the moment you've all been waiting for! Trent and Zack sit down with Eli Ash from Mustache, a creative content agency, to discuss how production has adapted and changed in quarantine and speculate on how it will change adland's future. Huge thanks to Eli and Mustache for coming on the show. Be sure to show them some love some on social @mustacheagency! As always, please remember that the views and opinions expressed on the show are not representative of our respective employers. If you'd...
May 07, 2020•55 min•Ep. 64
And just when we needed it most, ads are getting funny again. This week the Salad boys discuss a powerful spot detailing the effect that workouts can have on PTSD and then jump into two humorous ads about quarantine. One from Coors which reminds the world of beer's role in getting people through suckiness, and one from Emily Crisps who decided to make the most out of a bad situation. Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow along with us on social @salad_podcast. And as always, please remember ...
May 05, 2020•29 min•Ep. 63
It's here - Ad Age's annual ranking of the top ad shops in all the land. Prepare your ears for an in-depth discussion about the agencies that made this year's list. Hear the Salad boys share some of their favorite agency shoutouts/agencies to watch and end with a discussion on the Agency of the Decade with thoughts on where advertising goes from here. Thanks for listening! Make sure to follow along with us on social @salad_podcast and submit your questions for our upcoming AMA through link in th...
Apr 30, 2020•47 min•Ep. 62
In the first episode of the week, the Salad boys take a look at some fresh ideas from quarantine. First they discuss Budweiser, who brought back their famous "Wassup" phrase with the help of some famous friends. Then, the boys revisit their love-hate (but mostly love) relationship with Burger King ads and discuss the new QR Whopper spot. Make sure to follow along on social @salad_podcast and submit your questions for our upcoming AMA on social or at the link in this episode's description! As alw...
Apr 28, 2020•21 min•Ep. 61
Our 60th episode! What a journey it's been. Thanks for listening and we hope Salad still sounds as fresh as it did the day you first gave us your ear. This week, Cole and Zack discuss the current state of advertising, point out some of the all too recognizable characteristics of COVID-19 related ads, and share their thoughts on Apple's portrayal of creativity in quarantine. Make sure to follow along on social @salad_podcast! And please remember that the views and opinions expressed on our show a...
Apr 22, 2020•31 min•Ep. 60
Another episode of Salad for your ears as you listen safely from home (we hope). This week the boys discuss new quarantine ads and continue to analyze how the market is shifting week by week. Tune in to hear a tasteful discussion about a car ad shot entirely from home and Ohio's PSA told by mousetraps and ping pong balls (we know what you're thinking, but it's 100% better than that PSA). Make sure to follow along with us on social @salad_podcast and submit your questions for our upcoming AMA! An...
Apr 14, 2020•24 min•Ep. 59
The gang's not all back together yet, but Trent rejoins from his time away and opens the show with an update on what's to come for Salad during these hard times - don't worry though, we're not going anywhere! In this week's Bite-Sized Takes, Trent and Cole serve up their thoughts on two starkly different COVID-19 response ads from Facebook and MassMutual. As they discuss on the show, creating an ad is no longer about the friends you make along the way... it's about the Why. All this and more, st...
Apr 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 58
These really are historic times. From the confines of their own homes, Cole and Zack share what it's like to be WFH as they adjust to the new normal for, not just agencies, but all businesses around the world. Then they discuss a few ads that have emerged in light of our current situation and analyze the various approaches that brands are taking as they navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Make sure to follow along on social @salad_podcast and as always please remember that the views and opinions expre...
Apr 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 57
All is well in ad wonderland. This week the boys discuss Jif's wonderful spot explaining the difference between Jif and Gif, cherish the mouthwatering taste of KFC's chicken (or literal fingers if you're Zack), and once again are left to analyze how Ryan Reynolds and Aviation Gin continually create hilarious and relevant ads. Make sure to follow along with us on social @salad_podcast and please remember that the views and opinions expressed on our show do not reflect those of our employers....
Mar 03, 2020•33 min•Ep. 56
