Gold, Silver & Spinach: TV Shows As Marketing

Gold, Silver & Spinach: TV Shows As Marketing

Author: Apostrophe Podcast Network August 9, 2025 Duration: 30:11

From our Season 12 Archives.... one of our favourites.


With multiple ways to skip commercials at our fingertips, advertisers have found a new way to reach the public. They’re jumping out of commercial breaks and into the storylines of television shows. This week, we look at a list of popular TV shows that aren’t just entertainment. They’re big marketing vehicles for companies. 

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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.
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