Salad: The Advertising Podcast

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.

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'.

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. 

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 this show are not representative of those of our employers'. And make sure to follow along on social @salad_podcast ;)

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. 

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 expressed on this show are not representative of those of our employers.

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 for listening and make sure to follow along with us on social @salad_podcast. And as always, please remember that the views and opinions expressed on our show are not representative of those of our employers. 

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 on social @salad_podcast. And as always, please remember that the views and opinions expressed on our show are not representative of those of our employers.

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. 

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's just trying to find some Bud Light. As always, thanks for listening! Please consider following along on social @salad_podcast and dropping some support via the link below. And as always, please remember that the views and opinions expressed on our show are not representative of those of our employers.