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
Terry Ranks The Super Bowl 60 Ads [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:30
Super Bowl 60 had an interesting mix of commercials - from humorous to emotional to plain weird. Terry ranks his favs and compares his list to audience favs.We know you want to listen to all the ads in this show. On the…
Jingles: Rhythmic Instruction Manuals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:34
This week, we look at a sub-category of jingles.Most successful jingles are catchy little earworms.But these particular little ditties use lyrics to tell you how to use the product, or how to play the advertised game.The…
Rage Marketing: Monetizing The Fury [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
This week, we look at “Rage Marketing.”Where a company or organization intentionally provokes the public to get angry. And hopefully spend money.We’ll look at the American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney controversy.We’ll talk abou…
Clapback Advertising: The Art of the Response Ad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:09
This week, we look at “Clapback Ads.”A clapback ad is a response or retaliation to another commercial.We’ll talk about a Canadian province that took offence to a Vrbo ad.A youth orchestra who retaliated against a big car…
Fakevertising [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:21
The world of marketing has discovered there’s money to be made in creating fake ads.But, they’re not trying to fool you - they’re trying to entertain you. Companies are creating fake ads and fake stores and even fake mis…
Lend us your ears – we have some exciting news [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59
You asked, we listened.For the first time ever, both Android and Apple users can now get access to our exclusive subscriber-only bonus option. And we’re offering more exclusive content than ever to our subscribers. Intro…
Newsjacking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:18
Lately companies have been hijacking breaking news stories to create ads.When thieves broke into the Louvre with a ladder, the ladder company quickly produced a tongue-in-cheek ad.When the Oscars read the wrong Best Pict…
Putting The Awe in Audio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:58
This week, we look at the most creative audio ideas from around the world.Including a podcast for runners that only works if you’re actually running, a police recruitment campaign that capitalized on the popularity of Tr…
The Marketing of Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:22
This week, we analyze the remarkable marketing skills of one of the top music artists in the world - Taylor Swift.She has challenged the status quo at every turn - she regained ownership of her master recordings. She con…