Witcha Black Ads
A podcast examining the state of marketing and advertising through a very Black lens. Hosts Braunsy & Janelle, discuss boss moves in pop culture, brands that just can't seem to get it right, and those rare occasions when miraculously they do! Hear interviews with Black ads folks putting in the necessary work and up your knowledge with the backstories "they" don't want you to know. All here on #WitchaBlackAds
Episodes
74 episodes
71. No Round 2s
We’re talking Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement, Beyoncé diving into the whiskey game with Sir Davis, and the CMAs snubbing Cowboy Carter. Plus, we’re breaking down Old Navy’s latest campaign with Precious Lee and ...
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70. Olympics Recap
This week, we dive deep into all things Olympics! From iconic athletes to unexpected hurdles (pun intended), we break down the drama and excitement. We also hit on the past and present opportunities for brands in the world of sports. <...
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69. Sum' Light
We’re keeping it light with Episode 69, chatting about Nike’s new spot, Fenty’s partnership with the Olympics, and Nigel Sylvester teaming up with Jordan.Subscribe on YouTube or listen wherever you find podcasts!
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68. Squint & Tilt
This time around we’re diving into the Father’s Day campaign from Bottega featuring A$AP Rocky and shot by Carrie Mae Weems, Rihanna named the face of J’adore Dior, the overuse of Lil’ Wayne’s ‘A Milli’, Jordan’s shot back at Adidas, Black Nepo...
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67. Cute Response
We're back with episode 67 of Witcha Black Ads! This time, we're talking Adidas x Anthony Edwards' receipts, the Balenciaga x Under Armour drop, Rihanna's new Fenty Hair announcement, and asking "Is It In You?" with Gatorade, with ...
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66. Mary J. Bootz
We’re back with episode 66 of Witcha Black Ads ✊🏾This time around, we’re discussing Mary J. Blige’s high steppers with Giuseppe, Gunna is pushing P, A’Ja Wilson’s recent announcement with Nike, the hits and misses from the MET Gala, and ...
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65. Tar in a bottle?
We're back on Witcha Black Ads with our regular setup. On episode 65, we’re chatting about Pharrell's Tiffany & Co. collab, Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito teaming up with Fiat, the new Wemby x Nike spot, Youthforia's "Tar in a Bott...
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64. Beyconomy
We’re back to our regularly scheduled setup this week on Witcha Black Ads, chatting about the big weekend for the women’s NCAA basketball tourney 🏀, Cowboy Carter and the impact of Beyoncé's latest drop 🤠, Serena’s Wyn Beauty brand 💄, and much ...
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63. Let Them Cook
The squad got together in person for episode 63 to chat everything from Tyler the Creator’s film for LV to Bey’s Cowboy Carter rollout.We also get into Cam Hicks for Reebok, whatever the hell is going on over at Denim Tears, and ask “Is ...
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61. Time is of the Essence
This week we’re getting into the many Nike collabs. We’re talking Jacquemus featuring Sha’Carri Richrardson, Meg thee Stallion's capsule, and the Kai Cenat deal.We also get into the SSENSE x ESSENCE "Call Me by Your Name" collab, all th...
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61. Big Game, Bigger Wins
We’re back at it and finally connecting to discuss what went down in Vegas for the Super Bowl. That means a lot of Usher 🕺🏾, Beyonce 👑, and a sprinkle of Kanye 🤏🏾, amongst other happenings. You know where to find us! Tap in on
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60. Trendy Titles
It’s Black History Month, so we had to kick it off with a new WBA episode! ✊🏾This week we discuss Usher’s confusing Vogue cover ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance, Fashion Week moments that caught our attention, all these unqua...
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59. Banned & Blasphemous
Kicking off the year with a bang on Episode 59 of Witcha Black Ads! This time, we talk Tiger's bold move away from Nike, Megan Thee Stallion's collaboration with Planet Fitness and Nike, Lil Nas X's latest single making all the chur...
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58. Flavors of the Week
Get ready for a glossy rendezvous on Episode 58 of Witcha Black Ads – "Lipgloss Poppin'" We're dishing on KeKe Palmer hosting the Soul Train Awards, Grammy Nominations, sexy red lip gloss names, Lil Yachty's exclusive IG Close Friends and so mu...
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And Another Thing: SKIMS
🚨 New Segment Alert 🚨 "And Another Thing" - our in-between episodes segment for when we've got a few more things to get off our chests.First up: After launching the Skims men line, discussed in episode 57, Kim K quickly follow...
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57. Say No More
On episode 57 we got to discuss all the Black Ads happenings face-to-face, which y’all know is super rare. From Beyoncé's latest perfume to Telfar's “interesting” crinkle campaign to SKIMS’s new drawls drop, we got it all covered.Catch t...
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56. We Run the Yard
🚨New Episode Alert! 🚨 On episode 56 of Witcha Black Ads, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Nike Yardrunners from the platform's creators. Yardrunners was created in 2020 to celebrate the rich history and contributions of HBCUs and t...
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55. No Debts
After a little travel and living life, we are back with episode 55 of Witcha Black Ads.On this week's docket we have Tremaine Emory leaving Supreme, a mixed bag from KFC, Dunkin' Donuts' Ice Spice Smoothies and much more. Catch the ...
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54. Everybody on Mute
This week’s theme is Queen Bey– because, let's be real, why wouldn't it be? On this episode we're delving into the phenomenon known as The Beyoncé Economic Bump, celebrating the journey of Hip Hop's 50th, discussing Zendaya's collaboration with...
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53. You Are The Visuals
We are in these social streets this week talking Threads and Spill vs Twitter... or X (whatever it's called these days), the neon pink Barbie rollout, Beyonce's new fragrance (in lieu of visuals 😒), Latto's chicken wings and much more.
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52. Shout-out to The Aunties
The word of the week is ‘Collab.’ On episode 52 of Witcha Black Ads we get into Aminé’s collab with New Balance, Teyana’s Cinderella themed spot with Jordan, Apple’s new Vision Pro goggles, and much more. As always, tap in on
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51. Bundles by Bey
Are we seeing into the future? This week we discuss Beyonce’s cryptic announcement, Instagrams twitter competitor, and provide thoughts and prayers for Ja morant…. And so much more! As always, tap in on
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50. Bags on Bags
A lot of folks getting to the bag recently. On the big 5-0 we talk KD’s lifetime Nike deal, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson’s NFL deals, Teyana running it up at creative director and more. As always, tap in on
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