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 finally, they explore how the Gap leverages on-the-rise celebrities to build major cultural clout.

We watch:

• Optus
• Fanta
• Gap

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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 luxury positioning targeting. Finally, they examine how Crocs successfully repositioned itself to capture a younger generation of buyers.

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• National Tiles
• Crocs

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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 over Australia for a historic first regular-season game at the MCG.

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