Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Author: Apostrophe Podcast Network Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wonder how a commercial jingle gets stuck in your head for decades, or why a particular brand feels like an old friend? Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly pulls back the curtain on the powerful, often unseen forces of advertising that shape our daily lives and choices. This isn't a dry business lecture; it's a series of engaging narratives hosted by Terry O'Reilly, a seasoned adman with a storyteller's gift. Each episode feels like a conversation, unpacking the fascinating and frequently funny intersections where marketing strategy meets human psychology and popular culture. You'll hear about the surprising origins of famous campaigns, the psychological tricks that make them work, and the cultural moments they both reflected and created. Produced by the Apostrophe Podcast Network, this podcast serves as a unique lens on society, business, and the stories we tell ourselves through the products we buy and the brands we trust. It’s about understanding the why behind the buy, revealing how influence is crafted, sold, and woven into the fabric of our world. Tune in for a compelling blend of analysis and anecdote that will change the way you see the media you consume.
Episodes
Rue McClanahan: Every Kick's A Boost [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:39
This week, we're dropping an episode from our sister podcast, "We Regret To Inform You: The Rejection Podcast". In this podcast series, we talk about the mountain of rejections famous and successful people had to overcom…
Selling Violence: Marketing Combat Sports [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:41
This week, we look at the marketing of violent sports.Starting with a man named Tex Rickard, who wrote the playbook on fight promotion back in the 1920s.We’ll analyze how WWE pro wrestling took a page from Rickard to cre…
Unhinged Advertising: The Power of the Absurd [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:52
This week, we look at weird, unhinged advertising.Like the “PuppyMonkeyBaby” Super Bowl commercial. The sad Skittles commercial where everything a man touches turns to Skittles.A leather diaper you can wear to heavy meta…
Nobody's Ugly on Radio: The Superpower of Audio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:41
This week, we listen to the most creative use of sound and voice. Like the mattress company that gave people discounts based on how loud they snored. We’ll explore a radio campaign that says ugly is a superpower. And we’…
It's a Floor Wax and a Dessert Topping: Unintended Product Uses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:48
There are many products in the world that have “unintended uses.”Originally designed for one purpose, the general public has discovered alternate uses for these items.From Windex to baking soda to Ozempic, the makers of…
Sweaty Billboards: Marketing The Movies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
With the Oscars around the corner, we take a look at creative movie marketing.We’ll talk about miniature billboards that promoted Ant-Man.A billboard that actually sweated to promote an action film.And we’ll discuss a mo…
Small Wonders: Tiny Inventions. Big Impact. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:49
This week, we tip our hat to the tiny, small innovations that make our lives better. Like the tiny arrow on your fuel gauge. And the bread clip. And the miniscule treadwear indicators on your car tires. In every case, th…
Car Cuisine: Car Companies in the Food Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:46
This week, we look at the link between food and cars. Did you know that Volkswagen makes sausages.And Rolls-Royce makes honey.Did you know cars have even been named after foods and beverages – like the Mitsubishi Pistach…
From Tiffany’s to Donkeys: Catalogues Rise Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:59
This week, we look at the staying power of Catalogues.They’ve been around since the mid 1800s, and they helped build the country.We’ll talk about how catalogues let retailers reach people in far-flung towns and villages.…
Happy World Radio Day. Revisiting "Air Quotes: Creative Radio" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:11
In celebration of World Radio Day, we look back on some of the most creative radio advertising from around the world. It’s the toughest medium to write for – but it’s also the most creatively freeing. We’ll hear commerci…