MediaCat UK Podcast

For this pod our Editor Mike Piggott spoke to acclaimed author, blogger and speaker, Bob Hoffman, about age, wisdom, learning, and the constant and consistent failures of the advertising industry. They discussed Bob's title of Chief Aggravation Officer and whether his approach to aggravation has changed over the years, why he's both 'brave' and 'rude' about the industry, the reasons the ad industry never seems to learn, and why fame is the most reliable driver of success for brands.

They also discuss Bob's latest book: ADSCAM: How Online Advertising Gave Birth to One of History's Greatest Frauds, and Became a Threat to Democracy. 

Bob is the author of five Amazon #1 selling books about advertising. He’s one of the most sought-after international speakers on advertising and marketing, and one of his books, "BadMen: How Advertising Went From A Minor Annoyance To A Major Menace" exposed many of the dangerous data abuse practices that went on to make international headlines. It was selected "Best of Marketing 2017".

He’s the creator of The Ad Contrarian blog and newsletter, which was named one of the world's most influential marketing and advertising blogs by Business Insider. He’s been the CEO of two independent agencies and in 2012 he was selected "Ad Person of the Year" by the San Francisco Advertising Club.

Learn more about Bob and his work on his website.

For the next episode of our Rebel With A Cause podcast series, RANKIN's Opal Turner chats to Lucy Jameson, Founder of the acclaimed Uncommon Creative Studio. Full of excellent references and a range of topics, Opal and Lucy’s conversation touches on important subjects, such as Marmite, the importance of media and the lessons of Daniel Pink, to entrepreneurship and what Lucy might do if she was starting out today (hint: Thomas Heatherwick is a significant influence). 

A small note from your friendly neighbourhood chronically ill podcaster (that's Opal): I apologise for any sniffles and deep breathing in this pod, the colder weather is hell on my asthma.