Rachel Moore, battling a rough voice yet still bringing the energy, kicks off the Just Trust Me Marketing Podcast with co-hosts Elizabeth Allen and Anh Nguyen. They dive into how the ultimate FOMO marketing strategy was unwittingly (or probably wittingly) employed by Casa Bonita's revival, thanks to South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Anh shares juicy secrets about Le Creuset's mystery box events, while Rachel reveals her hilarious yet relatable experience of being wooed by political...
Sep 19, 2024•55 min•Season 3Ep. 19
🎉 Welcome to the premiere episode of 'Marketing Therapy'! 🎉 Join hosts Rachel Moore and Elizabeth Allen as they dive into a high-energy session with Chelsea Newton, MSW, LCSW, M.Ed., founder and bisexual, queer sex therapist at Phases of the Mind in Colorado. Learn more about Chelsea and book a vibe check: https://www.phasesofthemindtherapy.com/about From hilarious Instagram fails to serious marketing advice, we tackle the complexities of marketing in the therapy world. If you've ever wondered...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 18
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Sep 07, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 17
This is the end. This is the end, our friends. But only for season 2 of Just Trust Me. We’ll be back in September to bring you all the marketing goodies your little heart could desire. In the meantime, join us for our latest episode. We discuss the marketing world equivalent to that nightmare of showing up to class nekkid. We talk about how California Pizza Kitchen took the mac out of mac and cheese… and it somehow worked. And we all know you wait with bated breath every week to learn how we got...
Jul 26, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Well, this sure was a wild week in the world of marketing! Elizabeth and Rachel spend a decent amount of time wondering just wtf Sticker Mule was thinking. Tanya joins us again to talk about brands leveraging the bad business decisions of their competitors. And then we discuss cat poop, bras, and the siren song of Amazon Prime. We can’t wait to see what insanity next week brings! 00:00 Cold Open 00:13 Intro 10:29 Sticker Mule Kicks Its Own Ass 34:58 Good Marketing? 48:35 We Got Got Show links: S...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 7
When one thinks of the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, who doesn’t think of our intern peeing on the carpet. But after that got cleaned up, we talked about the confusion of a perfume ad. And then we, of course, talked about how we got got… today and in the future. We think we’re a good time so don’t miss out on next week’s episode Show links: Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity Is it a perfume ad? Journee trips...
Jul 13, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The band’s back together! Elizabeth and Rachel talk about how some brands made pride a big bummer this year. Then Tanya finally joins us after an “emergency pedicure” to discuss Fashion Nova’s Good Marketing Question Mark. After an unpaid ad for Pretty Foots (which Elizabeth determined was the product Baby Foot after a concerning Google search), the ladies explain just how they got got this week. Join us next week at the same bat time, same bat channel to see what the marketing world has gotten ...
Jul 09, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Unpacking the Meltwater Summit: Marketing Insights & New York Tales **No paid endorsements are part of this episode.** Join host Rachel Moore in this lively episode as she shares her insights and takeaways from the recent Meltwater Summit held in New York City. From Ryan Reynolds' marketing gems to practical advice on reaching Gen Z, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom and a few funny anecdotes from Rachel's own New York escapades. Show links: Meltwater Summit Personify Leadership...
Jun 28, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Rachel Moore and Tanya Ballard Brown explore the wild world of marketing in this episode of Just Trust Me. From a mic-breaking moment to the spectacular dragon atop the Empire State Building, they chat about the intriguing partnership between Apple and OpenAI, the WWDC, and the futuristic integration of AI into our everyday lives. Tanya considers a tempting pair of Aerosoles shoes while Rachel dives into Denver’s legendary Casa Bonita. And we're all looking upward to the massive dragon curled ar...
Jun 20, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Ghosted by Tanya this week, Rachel and Elizabeth dream about what it’d be like to have pink Target baskets . Elizabeth schools Rachel on the Kendrick vs Drake beef and how a town library used it to participate in some Good Marketing ™. And Elizabeth confesses all the ways in which she Got Got. Come back next week to keep the ladies company as Elizabeth heads to the British Isles for a wee spell. 0:00 Intro and Kylie Cosmetics 16:49 Ad Break 1 17:19 A Library, Kendrick, and Drake 30:25 Ad Break 2...
Jun 13, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We’re back to ring in a new season of Just Trust Me! 00:14 Empathetic Marketing via Opt-Out Options 21:24 That's a Rap on Canva Create... Huh 34:38 We Got Got As the ladies get back into the swing, we discuss how brands are handling sensitive subject matter as people begin to demand higher EQs from companies looking for their money. Spurred on by Tanya’s favorite question, “Good Marketing, Question Mark”, we talk about whether or not Canva created an outbreak of second-hand embarrassment or a fu...
Jun 07, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Tanya’s publishing extraordinaire sister-in-law Jo Dodd joins the ladies this week as we discuss the branding minefield that is April Fool’s Day. And Just Trust Me’s favorite intern Butterbean Ballard Brown reminds us (repeatedly) that it’s her birthday as we discuss the world of children’s book publishing and the unknown realities of menopause. And Tanya yet again makes overtures to proclaimed actor, Jeffrey Wright. It wouldn’t be an episode of Just Trust Me without it! Drop your two cents (or ...
Apr 05, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Elizabeth FINALLY leaves Target to hit up the gym. The ladies inventory their Converse sneakers (while shamelessly begging for some swag). Whether it’s weddings, hotels, or bars… we discuss the importance of The Vibes™. And our lucky listeners get blessed with all our thoughts on the magic of QR codes… what we should look out for and what might be in store. Join us for another episode as we talk about the good, bad, and ugly of marketing. Drop your two cents (or more) about QR codes and anything...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In our post-St. Paddy’s Day episode, Elizabeth tells a fun-slash-terrifying tale of how her grandma once “celebrated” the holiday and we discuss how ingrown toenails can be a sign that you don’t quite have “the luck of the Irish”. A recurring theme on both the podcast and in marketing in general, we discussed the use of AI in our professional lives and how some mega-companies like Cisco have invested in the future of the technology. We also discussed our food-ish Got Gots and the scourge of pet ...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Unsurprisingly, this episode features copious discussion of the “Where is Kate Middleton?” scandal . Theories, conspiracies, and commentary on how badly the Royal Family messed this up abound. But we also weigh in on the hilarious disaster that was The Willy Wonka Chocolate Experience in Glasgow and where the responsibility lies in this new world of AI. Some discussion was had about Delta’s horrible timing in increasing checked-bag prices right as people wait for Boeing airplanes to fall out of ...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This week, while we were “hurkle durkle-ing” ( we suggest you look it up and immediately add it to your vocabulary), the ladies had a great talk about all the ways Daylight Savings time is keeping us from being great. We finally got around to ranking on Donald Trump’s $400 gold sneakers , talked about the viral ExxonMobile TikTok prank (we know… we were shocked to see those words together too), and shared a little trivia about the very first verified celebrity on social media (you have to listen...
Mar 14, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Strap in, folks, because this episode is a wild ride from pandemic grocery delivery tales with Instacart, adventures at Target, and an unapologetic dive into Amazon Prime's allure. We've got Tanya revealing her secret four-day stint at Wendy’s and some spicy takes on their controversial dynamic pricing. Plus, get the deets on the viral Reesa Teesa saga that took TikTok by storm and what it all could mean for the future of storytelling in marketing. If that’s not enough, we’re also serving up sid...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
A quick note from show producer Rachel Moore. Follow Just Trust Me podcast on TikTok, Instagram, and now on Threads @justtrustmepodcast
Mar 06, 2024•47 sec•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode of 'Just Trust Me', the gang gets real about everything from the wild journey of job searching in today's tech-driven market to the strangely addictive world of AI and LinkedIn job postings. They also share their personal 'We Got Got' stories, proving even the savviest of us fall for clever marketing tricks (ever heard of Mafaldine Pasta or Miele Rosemary Mint oil?). Pop culture references are sprinkled throughout, with discussions around popular TikTok creators, colorful excerpt...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
FIRST EPISODE DROP of the Just Trust Me Podcast. Hosted by Elizabeth Allen, Rachel Moore, and Tanya Ballard Brown. From cowboy hats to friendship bracelets, what are Bey and Tay up to? Is Valentine’s Day for all brands? Is Elmo our new therapist? And is Charlotte Tilbury just messing with us? Join Rachel , Tanya , and Elizabeth as they discuss the wide world of marketing and how it drives the culture!...
Feb 27, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 1
