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Stuff About Advertising

Ashley Rutstein
Advertising
Super Bowl
Madwell
Elf Cosmetics
Jeep
Women In Advertising
Adweek
Spotify
Nike
Budweiser
Dr. Squatch
Advertising History
Gender Equality
Adage
Marketing
MMC
Great Advertising
Bedford Advertising
Anheuser-Busch
Visible

Dive into the world of advertising and marketing with a Creative Director known for her hot takes, insightful commentary, and many many opinions. Join Ashley for campaign deep dives and unfiltered opinions in this no-holds-barred look at the creative advertising industry.

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Matt Kessler
Leads Entertainment Partnerships for Martin Entertainment, which is a division of the Martin Agency.
Martin Entertainment
Episode: Branded Entertainment: Why World-Building Matters (And Why Most Brands Skip It)
Chris Colliton
Executive Creative Director at Zulu Alpha Kilo
Zulu Alpha Kilo
Episode: The Art of Creative Conspiracy: How to get away with bold ideas
Ross Fletcher
CEO of Taxidermy Family
Episode: Weekly Advertising Roundup: 4/28/25
Luka Dončić
Professional basketball player for Dallas Mavericks
Nike
Episode: Weekly Advertising Roundup: 4/28/25
Chris Sojka
CEO of Madwell, facing allegations regarding mismanagement of company funds and employee payments.
Madwell
Episode: AD-LIBBED: Reacting to Adweek's interview with Madwell CEO Chris Sojka
Chloe Wix
Global Head of Product and Commercial Growth at Spotify
Spotify
Episode: Audio Advertising for Your Eyeballs
Bridget Evans
Global Director of Ads Business Marketing at Spotify
Spotify
Episode: Audio Advertising for Your Eyeballs

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Ashley Rettstein
Host and Creative Director known for her hot takes and insightful commentary on the advertising industry.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Excellent, of course.

    If you’ve watched Stuff About Advertising online, you know how great Ashley is at both sharing information and providing sane, smart analysis. With this podcast, you can enjoy it all while you’re walking the dog, folding laundry, or whatever you typically do while listening to podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Rosinsky
    United Statesa year ago
  • Smart. Unique. Honest.

    Born from a niche Tik Tok channel, now blasting off into the total Advertising Universe, Ashley takes us through everything in advertising we are saying in our heads and speaks it out loud. Looking forward to seeing this podcast at Cannes one day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CopyCat 😺
    United Statesa year ago

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Many reviews praise the podcast's blend of entertainment and information, with an emphasis on both critical insights and storytelling within advertising.
Listeners appreciate the host's insightful and candid analysis of the advertising industry, often highlighting her unique perspectives and hot takes on trends and campaigns.

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AD-LIBBED: Reacting to Adweek's interview with Madwell CEO Chris Sojka
Q: Are your clients like Verizon, Visible, Elf, Cosmetics, are they still working with you and are they paying Madwell or the into the LLCs or some entity affiliated with Madwell?
Firstly, like I just want to say this is really serious. Like, I have no idea how we've been lucky enough to have clients who chose to continue to work with us through a lot of drama and extra-ness, but they did.
AD-LIBBED: Reacting to Adweek's interview with Madwell CEO Chris Sojka
Q: Are you the person to lead Madwell in the future?
I don't, I think I have strengths and I have weaknesses. So I'm the person who can do the part of Madwell.

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The discussions center around the complexities of advertising and marketing, addressing the intersections of creativity, strategy, and cultural relevance. Episodes explore various facets of the advertising landscape, from the significance of branded entertainment and narrative strategies to the emotional toll of idea rejection in the industry. Noteworthy topics include the importance of authenticity in brand messaging and how cultural shifts impact advertising strategies. With a focus on current trends and challenges, the content provides listeners with insights into the evolving nature of advertising and effective engagement approaches. Unique elements include the host's candid opinions and expert guest insights, making it a valuable resou... more

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