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Marketing, Machines & Mischief

Marketing, Machines & Mischief

By: Matthew Newell
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The weekly intelligence briefing that actually respects your time and brain cells. Marketing veterans Matthew Newell and Chris Stone deliver 10-minute episodes packed with what happened in marketing that didn't suck, AI developments that won't be obsolete by Thursday, and creative campaigns worth your attention. No fluff. No corporate speak. No hour-long "journeys." Just sharp insights from professionals who've survived enough industry disasters to separate breakthrough from BS. Whether you're running your first campaign or your thousandth rebrand, you'll finish each episode knowing something actionable - plus you'll probably chuckle. Perfect for day-1 and day-10,000 marketers who want concentrated weekly intelligence that moves the needle. Because great marketing isn't just science - it's art, instinct, and knowing which robots to trust. New episodes every week. Real perspective. Actual value.Copyright 2026 Matthew Newell Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Spotify’s AI Playlists, Budweiser’s Legacy, and the Problem with Boozy Sunny D: EP 029
    Apr 16 2026

    Buckle up, fellow marketing misfits! We’re taking streaming TV from the kids’ table to the sales funnel main course, and trust me, it gets messier than our coffee budget mid-campaign.

    We’re also dishing out the latest drama with WPP – because nothing screams PR like a 6,000-person game of corporate musical chairs. And if you thought AI was done taking over your playlists, Spotify is here to remind you nobody’s safe – not even your rainy day Billie Eilish binge.

    Plus, Real Recognizes Real as we crown Budweiser for flexing 40 years of FIFA World Cup glory in a way that doesn’t feel like it was brewed up in a boardroom. Meanwhile, Sunny D takes a hard left into questionable adulthood with a vodka collab that leaves us wondering what’s thinner: margins or morals.

    And don’t worry – we’ll wrap it up with our signature “Wrong Answers Only,” where the marketing wisdom is questionable but the paint color names are bold (and possibly scratch-and-sniff). Give us ten minutes and we’ll update your firmware, marketing-style.

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    Marketing, Machines & Mischief is produced by Chris Stone at https://CastAhead.net



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    13 mins
  • Infant Formula Advertising Under Fire, AI Ad Spending Surges, and LEGO’s World Cup Marketing Magic: EP 028
    Apr 9 2026

    We take you on a whirlwind tour of the week’s most buzzworthy marketing happenings. In addition to Zuck’s “Rotisserie Oven Of Ai Advertising,” we dive into Australia’s bold move to restrict infant formula advertising, go behind the scenes on the skyrocketing growth of AI-driven ad spending, and break down Google’s latest core update – which is keeping content marketers on their toes.

    Plus, the spotlight shines bright on LEGO’s ingenious World Cup campaign and Tiki Brand’s innovative approach to mosquito control. And as always, the show wraps up with clever banter, wrong answers only, and a lesson in bringing marketing and product even closer together. Get ready to catch up with everything you need to know – faster than the marketing world changes its rules!

    🔗 **Join The Marketing, Machines & Mischief Community**

    Official: https://MarketingMachinesMischief.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarketingMachinesMischief

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewnewell/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingMachinesMischief

    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingmachinesmischief


    Marketing, Machines & Mischief is produced by Chris Stone at https://CastAhead.net



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    14 mins
  • Microtonal Marketing Strategies Even Angine de Poitrine Thinks Are The Future: EP 027
    Apr 2 2026

    This week, we dive into everything from the polarizing rise of AI in advertising to microtonal shifts in influencer marketing and the massive restructuring of ad giant WPP. Plus, we spotlight McDonald’s clever “horizontal breakfast” campaign and brilliant real-time ads from the Miami Open, before playing a round of “Wrong Answers Only” about face tattoos and brand logos. Whether you’re still dragging yourself through a post-Super Bowl Monday or just trying to keep up with the latest trends, you’re in the right place—so grab your headphones, and let’s get mischievous!

    🔗 **Join The Marketing, Machines & Mischief Community**

    Official: https://MarketingMachinesMischief.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarketingMachinesMischief

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewnewell/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingMachinesMischief

    instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingmachinesmischief


    Marketing, Machines & Mischief is produced by Chris Stone at https://CastAhead.net



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    13 mins
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