



'Put a Dent in the Universe': Creating Iconic Ads with Jeff Goodby & Eamonn Dixon
In this special edition of Admission, advertising legends Jeff Goodby and Eamonn Dixon join Russell Howcroft and Freddie Young to share the untold stories behind iconic campaigns like "Got Milk?" and how to stand out in a crowded market. Together, they unpack the art of pitching simple ideas, what …

How Brett Gosper Brought the NFL to Australia
In this special episode, Russ sits down with Brett Gosper, Head of Europe and APAC for the NFL and former CEO of World Rugby. From his early days in Melbourne advertising and playing rugby in Paris to running global sports empires, Brett breaks down how the world’s most lucrative league is taking …

Distinct Brand Assets & Brand Owned Media
Russel and Freddie explore what makes branding stick, they look at high-impact advertising strategies. They unpack iconic audio assets like the National Tiles newest campaign, making the case for why audio deserves at least 11% of your media budget. They discuss Dyson’s move into toothbrushes and l…

AI makes execution instant; Imagination makes it matter
In today’s episode, Russel and Freddie tackle the AI paradox, while automated tools offer instant campaign execution, brands are facing swift consumer backlash when human imagination gets left out of the mix. Plus, the team breaks down Optus's brand revival strategy in a crowded network market and …

The Masterclass in Modern Marketing: With Mark Ritson
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…

What happens when brands stop selling perfection
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

"It's still about presence": Why Coca-Cola is the ultimate marketing power
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 friend you call when you get arrested": How The Daily Aus captured the trust of a generation
Russel & Freddie are joined by Sam Koslowski, co-founder of The Daily Aus and one of the most instrumental figures in Australia's modern media landscape. Sam takes us through the early days of The Daily Aus and just how exactly they managed to pull off the impossible task of becoming Australia's mo…

Brand Beckham, YETI & Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone ad
Brand Beckham wins at the World Cup, Yeti’s 'Four Letters' platform tries to grow beyond outdoors without losing its core, Hawkstone beer's first TV ad uses its founder, Jeremy Clarkson, in a unique way & Hasbro’s Blooms by Play-Doh asks whether adult play can become a wellness category. We watch:…

Claude vs OpenAI: The strategy winning the AI brand war
Anthropic’s Claude airs 52,000 peoples AI questions in a new campaign, Castle Milk Stout and Schweppes both want us to slow down - which brand does it better? And Aperol’s bottle has had a redesign. We watch: Claude & Anthropic Schweppes Castle Milk Stout