The Daily Beard with Lee Clow’s Beard

By Jason Fox

Since 2009, @leeclowsbeard has tweeted a daily crumb of wisdom about creativity in general and/or life in advertising in particular. The Daily Beard takes one of LCB's past 2,700+ tweets and briefly e... more

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The podcast currently has 336 episodes available.

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April 05, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 26 – A Different Kind of Inclusion
Today we discuss why it’s okay if your mom likes an ad even if she can’t perform a wicked ollie. Based on the tweet:

No one ever stopped watching something interesting because they realized they weren’t the intended target.

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April 02, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 25 – It’s Party Time When It’s Excellent
Today we continue ruminating on the odd, soul-sucking strategy of revolving-door-mediocrity. Based on the tweet:

Instead of going with something “we can all live with,” let’s try pushing through something we can all celebrate.

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April 02, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 24 – Garbage Out, Garbage In
Today we ponder the long-term efficacy of the just-get-it-done philosophy of project management. Based on the tweet:

Do enough projects that you just have to get out the door, and you’ll soon find those are the only ones coming in.
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April 02, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 23 – Agreeing to Fail
Today we discuss why consensus is nice to have, but is in no way an indicator of success. Based on the tweet:

Congrats on compromising your way to unanimous stakeholder approval and total consumer indifference.
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April 01, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 22 – Proactive Greatness
Today we discuss how to, hopefully, keep people from doing your job against your will and the world's better judgment. Based on the tweet:

Everyone really is a copywriter, art director, etc. So go on. Be better than everyone.

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April 01, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 21 – Enough With the Smut
Today we veer from the norm to discuss the ad industry's odd infatuation with Pornhub and why it should stop.
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April 01, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 20 – A Smarter Kind of Stupid
Today we discuss a soft skill that is hard to master but worth the effort. Based on the tweet:

Learning to phrase “doing that would be stupid and wrong” in a way that makes the client smile is a skill worth mastering.

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April 01, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 19 – Just Say No to Smiling Jackasses
Today we ponder the preponderance of pointless, smiling people in so many ads and plead for the perpetrators to stop. Based on the tweet:

If at first you don’t succeed, a lifestyle photo is not the solution.

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April 01, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 18 – Insert Starburst Here
Today we discuss why an interesting brand is better than an insipid plea to "act now." Based on the tweet:

If you want a stronger call to action, create a better ad.

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April 01, 2021 The Daily Beard No. 17 – For Once, Act Like a Normal Person
Today we discuss why agency and client alike must judge work the way it ultimately is by those it is intended to reach. Instantly and mercilessly. Based on the tweet:

Clients are consumers, too. They just need to be reminded. Often.

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FAQs about The Daily Beard with Lee Clow’s Beard:

How many episodes does The Daily Beard with Lee Clow’s Beard have?

The podcast currently has 336 episodes available.