The Gong Show: Ads That Could Never (Ever) Run Today
In this episode, we go back in advertising history and take a look at the ads and commercials that could never, ever, EVER run today.They are either so politically incorrect, so sexist, or so inappropriate, you won’t believe your ears.From doctors recommending cigarettes, to 7-Up ...Show more
How Jerry Goodis Made an Advertisement a Beautiful Thing
Jerry Goodis was one of the most colourful characters in the history of Canadian advertising.He founded a legendary advertising agency and created some of Canada’s longest-running ad campaigns. And while doing that, he attacked the ad industry for producing terrible ads. He was l ...Show more
Putting the Awe in Audio
Taking a look at the most creative audio ideas from around the world. Including a podcast for runners that only works if you’re actually running, a police recruitment campaign that capitalized on the popularity of True Crime, and a very ambitious alternative audio track created t ...Show more
Cars Are The Stars: Automobile Brands In Hollywood
Another favourite from our archives...Almost every movie and television show needs cars, and auto companies are happy to supply them – because it helps sell a lot of cars.We’ll look back at James Bond and Starsky & Hutch, and explore auto partnerships with movie franchises like T ...Show more
Ham on Wry: All About Sandwich Board Advertising
From the Under The Influence Archives, one of our favourites....Take a walk down any busy main street, and you’ll probably see one of the oldest forms of advertising: The sandwich board. They have been around for over 200 years. Cities try and ban them.Storekeepers love them. The ...Show more