We talk with Jacob Farrar, Director of The Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing at the University of Akron, about some of the interesting things they’re doing at the Taylor Institute and how today’s colleges and universities are helping shape the next generation of marketers. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We flap through ten years of tweets filled with millions of hashtags, memes and Bieber references to pinpoint the past, present and future impact of a little bird called Twitter... And we're going to do it all in 140 characters or less! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We stay thirsty with the “most interesting man in the world” as we revisit one of the past decade’s most successful marketing campaigns. We don’t always record podcasts, but when we do it’s Speaking Human... Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We connected with Kelley through Twitter as a result of our recent podcast episode (Episode #53) spotlighting the Jeep brand. Kelley at that time was doing her own marketing effort involving Jeep and we wanted to talk to her and learn a little more about what it's like to work in the voiceover world and explore the unique and unorthodox approach she has taken to market her voiceover business. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We announce the champion of our Emoji Marketing Madness Bracket and reward them with a trophy, a crown, and a gold medal… in beautiful emoji format! Bust out your Japanese ogre red devil face because this competition's about to get heated! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We march through faces crying tears of joy, pizza slices, and piles of poo to crown the champion of our Emoji Marketing Madness Bracket. Bust out your screaming cat face cause this one could come down to the wire! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We hop in the Wrangler and head off road to shine a spotlight on Jeep as the brand celebrates its 75th anniversary. Pop off the top and rip off the doors because this podcast is ready to ride! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We tackle the big game to tell you which brands dominated the digital playing field when it came to building early buzz for their ads. Go deep and get ready to catch our picks for the best pre-game advertising of Super Bowl 50! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We peer into Periscope to give you a glimpse of the popular new social platform and explore the value of live streaming as a marketing tool. Open your ears and prepare your eyes because we’re going scoping! Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.

We freeze, chill and serve our thoughts on the coolest things to come out of 2015. Get show notes for this episode and check out past episodes of the Speaking Human podcast by visiting thinkmonsters.com/speakinghuman.