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Welcome to Ducks Unplugged—where work, life, and a little bit of chaos come together. Hosted by two marketing minds who keep it real, we dive into business, creativity, and whatever else comes up—no fluff, just good conversation. Expect fresh takes, unexpected tangents, and special guests along the way. Whether you're here for the insights or just the banter, we’ve got you covered. 🎙️ New episodes drop every week(ish)—subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more!
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In this Ducks Unplugged mini-episode, Deanna’s giving the big 5-0 a glow-up! ✨ It’s not about slowing down—it’s about rethinking milestones and making them mean something fresh. Ever thought about how YOU would rebrand a major life milestone? What’s on your bucket list? Something wild, something exciting? We’re diving into some life edition “What I…
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Who doesn't love a good rebrand? In this episode, we share the story behind the Blue Duck Agency rebrand—and trust us, it started in the most unexpected way. The real fun (and chaos) came when Deanna and Ashley realized that rebrands are not for the faint of heart. Spoiler: we made it through and came out stronger on the other side. Plus, we're div…
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🚨Alert: You don’t want to miss this episode!🚨 Welcome to the brand-new Ducks Unplugged studio! In this special episode, we explore a world of "what ifs" that you won’t want to miss. What if we re-imagined a brand for an unlikely audience? What if brands were people? Where would Google go on vacation? Would brands have dating profiles (and how unhin…
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In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re joined by two of our amazing Blue Duck Agency creatives—Sara Winslow, Creative Director, and Jen Carney, Art Director—to explore how we would give some well-known brands a glow up. Can Celtics' fans handle a rebrand? Why is Goo Gone such a miracle product? Plus, we dive into a new segment, Ducks Unhinged, w…
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In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re joined by Deanna's daughter, and our resident Gen-Z expert, Amy to tackle the generational marketing landscape. From how to make your brand relevant to Gen Z—authenticity and honesty are the name of the game—to why non-digital channels shouldn’t be ruled out to reach this generation. And let’s not forget Ge…
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In this Ducks Unplugged mini-episode, we’re diving into cool apps you need to know! We’ve crowdsourced a list of apps that’ll make your life easier, more exciting, and maybe even a little more fun. From ChatGPT (yes, it’s on mobile!) to Good Reads, and even a Flush Toilet Finder App—we’ve got something for everyone. And yes, we have multiple toilet…
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In this Ducks Unplugged mini-episode, we’re playing a game of Marry, Date, Ghost with top brands—like Amazon, Starbucks, Hermes (how do you pronounce that?) and Bravo. Yes, you read that right. Because of course we would, we’re marketers! How could we ever choose between these iconic brands? Listen along as Deanna and Ashley debate who they'd marry…
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In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into a live brainstorm to reimagine iconic brands—no pressure, right? Join us as we give our takes on Black Friday, Netflix, and Match.com. Oh, and Netflix, we've got a new product package for you—you're welcome! Plus, a round of hot takes (FYI—annual performance reviews are out) and the work hacks we use her…
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Can you guess these Gen Z phrases? In this episode we're joined by special guest, Amy our resident Gen Zer who is here to remind us just how old we actually are. We were hoping to "leave no crumbs" but accidentally gave Amy the "ick". Listen as we get schooled by Amy and laugh at our own “old” moments. Spoiler alert: things get cringey, but it’s al…
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In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re diving into our first-ever Ducks Debate—where Ashley and Deanna go head-to-head on the "really important" stuff. Like… – Does the middle seat get both armrests? – What is the superior Starburst flavor? – What is going on with LinkedIn right now? – And our biggest disagreement yet: should you make the b…
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What do vodka, emus, and Formula 1 have in common? They’re all proof that great marketing grabs attention—and holds it. In this episode, we’re joined by Sara Winslow, Creative Director at Blue Duck Agency, for a candid conversation about what makes marketing work, why creative reviews sometimes feel like a boxing match, and how to keep the "reins" …
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In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, we're getting real about leadership—the good, the bad, and the totally misguided. Today, we're diving into: – What true leadership looks like (and what it absolutely doesn't) – Why Ted Lasso might actually be the GOAT of leaders – Why an office pizza party is not—and never will be—company culture – That one time …
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Welcome to Ducks Unplugged! In the very first episode, The Beginning: Unplugged, Deanna and Ashley are pulling back the curtain—fresh takes, a few laughs, and a lot of realness. Today, we’re talking about: – Niche Cheetos collecting (yes, it’s a thing) – Why reality TV is marketing – The worst job interview question we’ve ever heard – A round of "r…
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