Happy World Radio Day. Revisiting "Air Quotes: Creative Radio"

Happy World Radio Day. Revisiting "Air Quotes: Creative Radio"

Author: Apostrophe Podcast Network February 14, 2026 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 commercials for a hair removal product, a fast-food series created for these confusing times and a student audio idea that attracted Taylor Swift.

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