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SPI 926: Take This Test to Beat the Trust Recession and Win Big
#926 Fully fake creators, made-up reviews and testimonials, AI slop for days, and scam offers have driven us deep into a trust recession! People are now spending more time figuring out if you're legitimate than they do watching your actual content. If you don't have the right pro ... Show More
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Feb 2025
How to Spot Effective Super Bowl Ads
A 30-second Super Bowl spot now costs over $7 million—a 337% increase since 1999. But does this massive investment drive real results? And what separates the memorable ads from the forgettable ones?<br /><br />Elena, Angela, and Rob explore what makes Super Bowl ads effective, fr ... Show More
25m 59s
Sep 2025
Why That Worked #36: Annoying Ads—The Dumbest Campaigns That Won Your Attention and Made Millions (RE-RELEASE)
Exciting news, Hero Makers! We're sharing a new episode of Why That Worked – Presented by StoryBrand.AI, with Donald Miller back in the host seat. This new show uncovers why certain ideas, brands, and strategies succeed—so you can think differently and apply those insights to you ... Show More
31m 36s
Feb 2025
Nerd Alert: What Makes a Great Super Bowl Ad?
Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We’re breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use.<br /><br />In this episode, Elena and Rob explore what ... Show More
12m 12s
Feb 2025
Why These 5 Ads Are The Best and Worst Super Bowl LIX Ads (Part One)
Super Bowl ads aren’t just commercials—they’re a cultural moment, a case study in brand impact, and a $7 million gamble for 30 seconds of airtime. In this episode, Ralph and Lauren break down the best, the worst, and the most effective ads from this year’s game. From Wanda Sykes ... Show More
32m 17s
Feb 2025
Why These 5 Ads Are The Best and Worst Super Bowl LIX Ads (Part Two)
Super Bowl ads: they can be brilliant, they can be cringeworthy, and sometimes, they can just make you question everything. Welcome to part two where Ralph and Lauren go all in on the weirdest, most awkward, and most controversial ads of the year. From Coffee Mate’s disturbing to ... Show More
32m 45s
Nov 2025
Nerd Alert: When Sports Advertising Works
Welcome to Nerd Alert, a series of special episodes bridging the gap between marketing academia and practitioners. We’re breaking down highly involved, complex research into plain language and takeaways any marketer can use.In this episode, Elena and Rob reveal why advertising du ... Show More
9m 17s