The History of Advertising Podcast

Jack Meggitt-Phillips

The golden age of British advertising was more than just Mad Men and liquid lunches. Every week, the History of Advertising podcast reveals the stories behind the nation’s most celebrated adverts.

  1. 05/02/2023

    The Future of Advertising

    On the series finale of The History of Advertising Podcast, we ask each of our contributors to talk about what will be, and what should be in the future of adland. Featuring contributions from Rosie Arnold, Trevor Robinson OBE, Richard Brim, Lord Christopher Smith and Guy Parker.

    12 min

  2. 03/28/2023

    Embrace the Silly

    If in doubt, always add children or rapping farmers to your ads. On this episode, we look back at two sensationally silly and devastatingly effective campaigns from Yeo Valley and Haribo - featuring contributions from Rosie Arnold and Trevor Robinson OBE.

    11 min

  3. 02/27/2023

    Create Not Hate

    On this episode of the History of Advertising Podcast, we're looking at Create Not Hate - an organisation founded to increase diversity in advertising, which redoubled its efforts following the killing of George Floyd. Featuring contributions from Trevor Robinson OBE.

    10 min

  4. 01/23/2023

    The Tango Slap

    Some ads promise you products that will make you skip down the street and sing with the birds. Others promise nothing but a slap in the face. On this episode, we look at anti-advertising ads - 'Sorry I Spent it on Myself' and 'You Know When You've Been Tango'd'. Featuring contributions from Richard Brim and Trevor Robinson OBE.

    12 min

  5. 11/13/2022

    The Most John Lewis Time of Year

    On this episode, we’re tackling the big one – the John Lewis Christmas ads. For many people, the unveiling of the John Lewis ad now heralds the beginning of Christmas, and on this episode we’re taking a closer look at what it takes to produce them. Featuring contributions from Richard Brim and Rosie Arnold.

    12 min

  6. 10/17/2022

    The Advertising Gatekeepers

    Misleading, deceitful, and just plain offensive ads - who's responsible for making sure that we see as few of these as possible? On this episode,  we are taking a closer look at the ASA - the Advertising Standards Authority. Featuring contributions from Guy Parker and Lord Christopher Smith.

    12 min

  7. 09/26/2022

    How Nice, You Noticed My Breasts

    Maltesers and the menopause, deodorant and detailing what happens after one-night stands. On this episode, we are looking at pioneering ads which have changed the conversation around gender and stereotypes. Featuring contributions from Rosie Arnold.

    11 min

  8. 09/26/2022

    The Problem with Sexy Stockings

    Recently, the ASA introduced a ban on gender stereotypes in ads. On this episode, we look at why this had to be introduced, and how it’s affected the creative landscape. Featuring contributions from Guy Parker and Rosie Arnold.

    10 min
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The golden age of British advertising was more than just Mad Men and liquid lunches. Every week, the History of Advertising podcast reveals the stories behind the nation’s most celebrated adverts.

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  • Creator
    Jack Meggitt-Phillips
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The History of Advertising Podcast
  • Show Website
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