From the ridiculous scale of social media scams – now a multibillion-dollar business (thanks, Zuck) – to the ambitious rollout of contextual ChatGPT ads by Target, we serve up essential insights with a side of sass. Plus, while coastal agencies face cutbacks, America's heartland emerges as an unexpected powerhouse of marketing growth. Whether you're a veteran or a newbie to the marketing game, this show delivers the intel (and chuckles) you need to stay on top. Plug in and get ready for your weekly podium finish!

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This week, Matthew and Chris kick off with the Super Bowl smashing its own ad pricing records, discuss how France’s Publicis is outpacing global competitors with bold moves in data and tech, and explore the Gen Z shift from influencer culture to community-driven hangouts. From Pepsi’s audacious Super Bowl ad featuring the infamous Coca-Cola polar bear, to Ryanair’s CEO taking on Elon Musk in a very public spat, it’s an episode packed with wit, insight, and more than a few laughs.

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Think Super Bowl ads end when the game does? Think again.

Big news: OpenAI and ChatGPT are about to start testing ads, opening new possibilities (and a $250k minimum) for the biggest brands. Plus, newsletter ads are making a major comeback, catching many by surprise and proving that some “old school” marketing tactics still pack a punch. And in true industry fashion, Skittles is prepping to air a live(?) Super Bowl ad from a real customer’s front porch - complete with some celebrity mystery. FRODO!

Matthew and Chris dissect innovative campaigns like Michelob Ultra’s Rocky-inspired Super Bowl spot and take a candid look at the imposter syndrome lurking behind creative success.

Whether you’re a marketer, advertiser, or just here for some strategic mischief, this episode is packed with the trends you need to know and the laughs you didn’t expect.

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