Best The Bad Pod An Ad Pod Podcasts (2025)

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"Brand as a Rorschach Test" with Tom Suharto, Global Strategy Lead at Forsman & Bodenfors 56:52

1M ago56:52

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In this episode of The Bad Podcast, An Advertising Podcast, we get inside the mind of Tom Suharto, Global Strategy Lead at Forsman & Bodenfors. From cutting his teeth in research to leading strategy on a global scale, Tom's career path is anything but linear—unless you count the 400-page data reports he once sifted through. We talk cultural codes, …

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"Think Local, Act Global" with Erin Williams, Global XD at McDonald's 58:58

2M ago58:58

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Our Favorite Stories Erin’s unconventional path to advertising—starting with an English and film degree, moving to Chicago, and launching a scrappy startup before breaking into UX. The “hot cake” corporate training at McDonald’s, where new hires spend a full day working in a restaurant, and how it shaped her design perspective. How McDonald’s globa…

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Todd Kolm, Frameworks for Finding the Right Problem 1:14:05

3M ago1:14:05

1:14:05

Our Favorite Stories: Hotboxing the next blockbuster idea: starting a career at the tail end of the "Mad Men" era in digital healthcare advertising. Working with Rich Norman, Todd learned how Allegra got its name. "An articulation, not of the problem statement, but of the relief". "Many times in my career, humans were reduced to numbers or broad st…

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"Playing with Platforms" with Chuck Monn, CCO at R&R Partners 1:11:56

4M ago1:11:56

1:11:56

Happy New Year, we hope you've had a fantastic holiday filled with much deserved rest, good food, and even better company. We're starting 2025 with strong with TBWA veteran-turned-indy CCO Chuck Monn. Among many things, he takes us into the mind of an award-winning creative director who touched cultural pillars like the Olympics, Visa, and Apple. H…

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An Infinite Canvas: The Future of Collaborative Storytelling with AI ft. Alec Pollak, EVP at NEON, an IPG Health Company 1:03:59

4M ago1:03:59

1:03:59

Our Favorite Stories Alec's journey as the "Photoshop kid" at Grey Entertainment, helping build the Batman movie's first website. His reflections on surviving the Web 1.0 era and the exciting chaos of startups in 1990s New York. Using virtual reality for healthcare. Talk about ahead of the curve! Alec tells us about a 1993 college paper he wrote at…

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"Straight-A student with a bad mouth" with Chris Eichenseer, Founder & CD at Someoddpilot 1:17:02

4M ago1:17:02

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Our favorite stories: From record label & photography studio to ad agency; shaping incredible brands like Lollapalooza and Pitchfork to now Kimberly-Clark and Patagonia Renting a $700/month, 2,000 sq ft industrial space to make band posters & album art, produce music, and photograph musicians. Creating Someoddpilot at 25 - "the gusto, the sincerity…

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Jargon Monoxide with "MC" Melissa Cabral 1:01:52

5M ago1:01:52

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Our favorite stories: Mass media shaped by sight-sound imagery, inspired by watching a ton of TV and critiquing the commercials as much as watching the programming. Recalling jingles, surgery cartoons, GEICO ads... On trying research journalism - "something just wasn't clicking, it felt like it drained me of energy." Part time restaurant job and ap…

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Etsy and E-commerce Stores Headed For Black Friday DISASTER 1:32:58

5M ago1:32:58

1:32:58

In this episode we will be discussing Etsy and E-commerce Stores Headed For Black Friday DISASTER. For more FREE resources visit https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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BREAKING NEWS: TRUMP Wins - What's This Mean For Etsy and Ecommerce Sellers 1:14:28

6M ago1:14:28

1:14:28

In this episode we will discuss some BREAKING NEWS: TRUMP Wins - What's This Mean For Etsy and Ecommerce Sellers For more FREE resources visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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The DEATH Of Etsy Sellers (& The Future Of Print On Demand) 2:08:30

6M ago2:08:30

2:08:30

In this podcast episode we discuss The DEATH Of Etsy Sellers (& The Future Of Print On Demand). For more FREE resources visit https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Etsy’s Traffic CRASH After Update (what can sellers do?) 1:25:22

6M ago1:25:22

1:25:22

In this episode we will discuss Etsy’s Traffic CRASH After Update (what can sellers do?) For more FREE resources visit: https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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From CEO to Psychoanalyst with Tom Doctoroff, ex-JWT Asia 1:08:58

7M ago1:08:58

1:08:58

"If you got one foot in tomorrow and one foot in yesterday, then you're squattin' on today." - Brian's grandma Our favorite stories: 3x author, professor, and agency chief turned clinical therapist Over 20 years in China leading perhaps the most storied industry-shaper J. Walter Thompson on accounts like Kraft, Nike, and Microsoft. There was a lot …

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(REAL TALK) MOST Etsy Sellers Are Using ADS WRONG and FAILING! 1:25:22

7M ago1:25:22

1:25:22

In this episode we will be discussing (REAL TALK) WHY MOST Etsy Sellers Are Using ADS WRONG and FAILING! For more resources visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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URGENT: Fix Your Etsy SEO Issues Before Deadline 1:55:13

7M ago1:55:13

1:55:13

In this episode we share a new update for Etsy sellers with their SEO and it has a DEADLINE before it takes affect. For more FREE resources, visit https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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"Please Stay Dumb and Curious" with Micky Ogando, Founder/CCO of Bakery 1:00:11

7M ago1:00:11

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Our favorite stories: "I started Bakery when I was 27... I didn't know how to do anything but I thought I knew how to do everything better than everyone else." "If you're from a place like the Dominican Republic, you're surviving... there's very few career tracks. You have a main career and a lot of side (hustles)." "Once puberty hits... I was out …

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"Sketchbook Theo is the best Theo" with Theo Gibson, ECD at Joan Creative 1:05:40

7M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Theo Gibson, ECD of Joan Creative and visual artist Bank Moody, joins us from Joan's NYC office to share his Jedi-like wisdom around authentic artistic creation, and how it has served him during an award-winning advertising career, from his early days building a creative community in Toronto, Canada, to his current role and life in NYC. Our favorit…

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7 Simple Ways To INCREASE SALES and ORDER SIZES for Q4 1:49:04

8M ago1:49:04

1:49:04

In this episode we discuss 7 Simple Ways To INCREASE SALES and ORDER SIZES for Q4. For me FREE resources visit https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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The REAL SECRET To Rank On Etsy's 1st Page NOW and In 2025 2:00:25

8M ago2:00:25

2:00:25

In this podcast episode we will be sharing The REAL SECRET To Rank On Etsy's 1st Page NOW and In 2025. There's more to getting ranked than choosing good keywords and we dive deep into this during the show. For more free resources, visit https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Lameya Chaudhury, Head of Social Impact, Lucky Generals (UK) 1:02:42

8M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

This episode, we sit down with Lameya Chaudhury, the driving force behind social impact at Lucky Generals, the UK-based advertising agency known for work that doesn't just resonate—it challenges perceptions and drives meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience connecting brands to their communities, Lameya shares her journey of being curio…

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Etsy EXPERTS will HATE Me for saying this about Q4 2:26:58

9M ago2:26:58

2:26:58

In this episode, we will discuss why Etsy EXPERTS will HATE Me for saying this about Q4. For more FREE resources, visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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"Doing one great thing a year" with JoRoan Lazaro, ECD at Experience.Monks 56:57

9M ago56:57

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Multi-hyphenate creative legend JoRoan Lazaro, ECD of Experience.Monks joins us to talk all things emerging technology, career lifecycles, and getting his start AOL in a time when UX design was still a nascent discipline. Our favorite stories: One of the odd birds in both product design and brand communications Going against the grain: started in c…

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The 5 Deadly Sins That Will Destroy Your Etsy Sales in Q4 1:54:08

9M ago1:54:08

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In this episode, we will discuss The 5 Deadly Sins That Will Destroy Your Etsy Sales in Q4. For more FREE resources, visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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BREAKING ETSY NEWS: MASSIVE UPDATES WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING 2:32:14

10M ago2:32:14

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In this podcast episode, we will discuss some BREAKING ETSY NEWS: MASSIVE UPDATES WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING For more free resources visit, https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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The STATE Of Etsy and Print On Demand SELLERS 1:40:54

10M ago1:40:54

1:40:54

In this episode we will be discussing The STATE Of Etsy and Print On Demand SELLERS. For more FREE resources, visit https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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5 Etsy Skills You MUST LEARN To Have Sales FOREVER! 1:40:00

11M ago1:40:00

1:40:00

In this podcast episode, we share 5 Etsy Skills You MUST LEARN To Have Sales FOREVER! For more FREE resources, visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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The REALITY Of Being A NEW ETSY SELLER (less than 100 sales) 1:56:56

11M ago1:56:56

1:56:56

In this podcast episode, we will discuss The REALITY Of Being A NEW ETSY SELLER (less than 100 sales). For more FREE resources, visit https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Multi-Cultural Marketing is Marketing with Suzie Bao 1:04:25

11M ago1:04:25

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Suzie Bao, IW Group's new VP Account Director for McDonald's stopped by the Bad Pod to talk about... Joy work; engaging career growth and creativity with a focus on multicultural representation Lessons on finding mentorship early and often; the courage it takes to embrace people willing to tell you what you are bad at Accelerating and championing A…

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The NEW Etsy: How To Stay Ahead 1:55:47

11M ago1:55:47

1:55:47

In this episode, we will be discussing The NEW Etsy: How To Stay Ahead and Succeed in 2024. For more FREE resources visit: https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Huge Etsy Updates: New Threats and Opportunities in 2024 1:31:06

11M ago1:31:06

1:31:06

In this episode, we will be discussing Huge Etsy Updates: New Threats and Opportunities in 2024 For more FREE resources, visit: https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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"Not everyone can eat a creative idea" with Matt Johnson, Co-Founder of HAYMAKER 1:16:50

11M ago1:16:50

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You'll be glad you caught this one. Matt Johnson has paved his ad career as a strategist and now agency founder with determination, humility, and of, course, a heaping helping of creativity. He cut his teeth at some of the most iconic names in LA advertising; Goodby, 72&Sunny, 180LA, and now Haymaker Matt tells us about sharing an alma mater with D…

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The ON-DEMAND Etsy Sales Strategy (No One Is Talking About) 1:58:15

12M ago1:58:15

1:58:15

The ON-DEMAND Etsy Sales Strategy (No One Is Talking About) In this episode, we share The ON-DEMAND Etsy Sales Strategy (No One Is Talking About) Go here for more FREE resources: https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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It’s boring, but I guarantee this strategy will grow your Etsy shop 1:57:44

12M ago1:57:44

1:57:44

0:00: ⚙️ Effective strategy for Etsy growth through niche selection and research. 10:34: ⚡ Importance of choosing a profitable niche with consistent demand for long-term success in e-commerce. 19:58: 💡 Effective strategy for Etsy shop growth through niche selection, demand validation, and high-margin product focus. 29:30: ⚖️ Effective Etsy shop gro…

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How To Create A $9k Per Month Etsy Product Line 1:50:10

12M ago1:50:10

1:50:10

In this podcast episode we will be discussing, How To Create A $9k Per Month Etsy Product Line with real examples. For more FREE resources visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Horrible Etsy Advice that's KILLING NEW Sellers 1:31:56

1y ago1:31:56

1:31:56

In this episode, we share some Horrible Etsy Advice that's KILLING NEW Sellers and what to do instead. For more FREE resources, visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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5 Etsy GIFT Niches GUARANTEED To ALWAYS Sell 1:25:41

1y ago1:25:41

1:25:41

In this podcast episode, we will be sharing 5 Etsy GIFT Niches GUARANTEED TO ALWAYS Sell. If you want more FREE resources visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Is It Too Late To Start Selling on Etsy in 2024? 1:25:06

1y ago1:25:06

1:25:06

In this podcast episode, we will be discussing whether it is too late to start selling on Etsy in 2024. For more FREE resources visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Episode 69 - Clint Runge, Founder at Archrival - Youth Culture Agency 1:01:02

1y ago1:01:02

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Introducing our guest all the way from Lincoln, Nebraska… Clint Runge, CEO & Founder of Archrival! Turns out, advertising was a second chapter for Clint, who actually started out in architecture and design. Archrival is a youth culture agency setting out to reinvent how brands with the hearts and minds of young adults, teens to twenty-somethings. C…

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Etsy Is CHANGING: What Sellers Need To KNOW 1:30:23

1y ago1:30:23

1:30:23

In this podcast episode, we will be discussing how Etsy Is CHANGING: What Sellers Need To KNOW. For more FREE resources, visit: https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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How To Play The Etsy Ads "GAME" To WIN 2:08:13

1y ago2:08:13

2:08:13

In this episode of the podcast we will discuss How To Play The Etsy Ads "GAME" To WIN. For more FREE resources, visit: https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Etsy NEWS: SEO Traffic Tips REVEALED To Rank Higher In Search 1:42:21

1y ago1:42:21

1:42:21

In this podcast episode we will discuss Etsy NEWS: SEO Traffic Tips REVEALED To Rank Higher In Search. For more FREE resources visit - https://braandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Episode 68 - Amelia's Farewell! 1:06:37

1y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

After 3 years and over 60 guest interviews, The Bad Pod co-founder, Amelia is leaving the podcast. AND Eric L. Hu, Head of Strategy FinTech at Walmart and our episode 37 guest from August '22, is taking over as co-host! Eric & Brian talk with Amelia about the pod past, our futures, what makes the work "worth it," and what is most important in our p…

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2242 • 5 Etsy Ad MISTAKES That DESTROY Your Results 1:55:32

1y ago1:55:32

1:55:32

In this podcast episode, we discuss 5 Etsy Ad MISTAKES THAT DESTROY Your Results. For more FREE resources, visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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2241 • Etsy REVEALS Sales And Competition EXPLODING (Seller NEWS) 1:52:19

1y ago1:52:19

1:52:19

In this podcast episode, we are sharing how Etsy REVEALED its 2023 Sales And Competition outlook. For additional FREE resources, visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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2240 • REVEALED: The ETSY Seller “GAME” 1:35:16

1y ago1:35:16

1:35:16

In this episode, we REVEALED: The ETSY Seller “GAME” and how to WIN in 2024. For more resources visit https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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2239 • Email Is NOT DEAD For Etsy Sellers and Here’s PROOF 1:49:45

1y ago1:49:45

1:49:45

In this podcast episode, we will be discussing how Email Is NOT DEAD For Etsy Sellers, and we'll be showing PROOF! For more FREE resources visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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2238 • Fastest Way To Get Your First 100 Etsy Sales in 2024 1:48:35

1y ago1:48:35

1:48:35

In this episode, we will be sharing The Fastest Way To Get First 100 Etsy Sales in 2024. For more FREE resources visit - https://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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2237 • 5 BIG Mistakes Etsy Sellers Make After Q4 Is OVER 1:44:47

1y ago1:44:47

1:44:47

In this episode, we will discuss 5 BIG Mistakes Etsy Sellers Make After Q4 Is OVER. For more FREE resources and content visit - https://brandcreators.com Join our FREE Facebook Community here - https://brandcreators.com/groupBy Scott Voelker

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2236 • NEW 100k Etsy Roadmap 5 Step Process Starting From Scratch 1:49:34

1+ y ago1:49:34

1:49:34

In this podcast episode, we will discuss the NEW 100k Etsy Roadmap 5-Step Process Starting From Scratch. You can download the new $100k Roadmap here - https://brandcreators.com/100kBy Scott Voelker

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2235 • The BRUTAL Truth About Growing on Etsy in 2024 1:43:15

1+ y ago1:43:15

1:43:15

In this podcast episode, we will be discussing The BRUTAL Truth About Growing on Etsy in 2024. For more FREE resources visit http://brandcreators.comBy Scott Voelker

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Episode 67 — The Next Evolution of the Creator Economy with Ryan J. Mack, CCO at Made In Network 1:17:08

1+ y ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Look no further than this episode's thumbnail image to see that Ryan Mack likes doing things differently. And it's that ability to go with his gut, even and especially when unconventional, that has ushered him through a truly inspiring career. In his words, Ryan Mack's special talent is making small things medium. As the former President of Virtue …

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