Bunnings has toppled Woolworths as Australia's most trusted brand. Russ and Freddie discuss why Bunnings is the best marketer in the country, the genius of the sausage sizzle and what Woolies should be doing to reclaim the mantle. 

The Brief: Nuclear Power is one of the most contentious political, social and environmental issues in the world. Russ challenges Freddie to sell it. 

Bunnings has toppled Woolworths as Australia's most trusted brand. Russ and Freddie discuss why Bunnings is the best marketer in the country, the genius of the sausage sizzle and what Woolies should be doing to reclaim the mantle. 
The Brief: Nuclear Power is one of the most contentious political, social and environmental issues in the world. Russ challenges Freddie to sell it.

Every week, advertising gurus Russel Howcroft and Freddie Young offer a glimpse behind the curtain of the world’s most talked about marketing campaigns, brands, ideas, advertising news and industry screw ups.

Every week, advertising gurus Russel Howcroft and Freddie Young offer a glimpse behind the curtain of the world&rsquo;s most talked about marketing campaigns, brands, ideas, advertising news and industry screw ups.

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Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am.

The daily podcast and best segments from their program are uploaded right here.

Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft keep Melbourne informed and entertained with their razor sharp wit and humour every morning on 3AW Breakfast, 5.30am-8.30am. The daily podcast and best segments from their program are uploaded right here.

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Bunnings and Nuclear Power

In today’s episode, we sit down with Mark to cut through modern marketing hype and focus on the fundamentals that actually drive growth. We chat about the harsh realities of brand building, the rise of AI and synthetic data, and we had an exclusive sneak peek at Mark's upcoming project on history’s greatest marketing case studies. 

We watch:
Heinz

In today&rsquo;s episode, we sit down with Mark to cut through modern marketing hype and focus on the fundamentals that actually drive growth. We chat about the harsh realities of brand building, the rise of AI and synthetic data, and we had an exclusive sneak peek at Mark's upcoming project on history&rsquo;s greatest marketing case studies.&nbsp;
We watch:
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<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db23cVhNK_B/?igsh=dzNldjJwcGVkc2k2&amp;wa_logging_event=video_play_open">Heinz</a></li>
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The Masterclass in Modern Marketing: With Mark Ritson

In today's chat Russ and Freddie discuss AI advertising tools, key media strategy and Coca-Cola’s shift toward addressing real "human problems." Plus, they question whether the BBC's latest 3.5-minute ad campaign is brilliant or a bit too atmospheric.

We watch:
The Economist
Coca-Cola
BBC

In today's chat Russ and Freddie discuss AI advertising tools, key media strategy and Coca-Cola&rsquo;s shift toward addressing real "human problems." Plus, they question whether the BBC's latest 3.5-minute ad campaign is brilliant or a bit too atmospheric.
We watch:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://lbbonline.com/news/the-economist-brand-platform-exposure-know-it-before-you-need-it">The Economist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGD1dMjDiIk&amp;t=1s">Coca-Cola</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koftLxmT6Wc&amp;t=208s">BBC</a></li>
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What happens when brands stop selling perfection

Kidney Health Australia launches new campaign, results are in for ADIDAS' bottom-line post FIFA spending spree, Coca-Cola’s new can design appears to blur Classic and Zero Sugar (suggesting a quiet succession plan for the future of the brand) & Monzo’s “Get busy living” platform pushes banking into the background.

We watch:
Kidney Health Australia
Monzo

Kidney Health Australia launches new campaign, results are in for ADIDAS' bottom-line post FIFA spending spree,&nbsp;Coca-Cola&rsquo;s new can design appears to blur Classic and Zero Sugar (suggesting a quiet succession plan for the future of the brand) &amp; Monzo&rsquo;s &ldquo;Get busy living&rdquo; platform pushes banking into the background.
We watch:
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<li><a href="https://share.google/aruA12WVtGJvKehfK">Kidney Health Australia</a></li>
<li><a href="youtu.be/Yu9nM8FpHWk?si=DHSEq9jWxK5wWixq">Monzo</a></li>
</ul>

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