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Welcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where we review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.

Jonathan Rolley, Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath


    • Nov 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 16 EPISODES


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    #16 Why Narrative is the Key to Brand Recall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 39:56


    Join Jonathan Rolley and our guest, Dr. Jarrod Cooney Horvath, as they discuss the ins and outs of using Narratives in advertising, why Mudslinging is rarely a good idea, and how to use  Distinction Bias to show the difference between your brand and the competitor. Today's ads we will be reviewing: Get Mosh - Hair-loss, ALDI - Supermarket Whistleblowers, Grill'd - No Secrets, and the original Got Milk? ad from the USA.

    #15 How To Advertise Home Loans

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 43:51


    Ladbrokes | Aussie Home Loans VS Athena Home Loans | Tourism AustraliaOn today's show, we'll take a look at a new release from Ladbrokes — the betting company with some star power. Next up is Compare The Pair where we look at how two competing home loan brands are advertising and Pros and Cons to both. We are finishing today's episode with a look at a prime example of Long Term Branded Assets with Tourism Australia's "Where the Bloody Hell are you?" campaign. 

    #14 Dumb Ways to Die

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 43:42


    Centr | NHS vs Australian Government - Department of Health | Metro Trains & Dumb Ways To Die On today's show, we'll take a look at a new release from Centr—the fitness app from Chris Hemsworth's team. Next up is Compare The Pair where we look at COVID-19 vaccine campaigns from the UK's NHS vs the Australian Department of Health. We are finishing today's episode with a look at a prime example of acoustic encoding from Metro Trains & Dumb Ways To Die.***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    Behind The Brand | #1 Athena Home Loans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 45:37


    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - ATHENA HOME LOANS The team at Athena Home Loans do business VERY differently and have managed to become one of Australia's fastest growing brandsIn our newest segment ‘BEHIND THE BRAND' on the Science of Advertising Show, we dive into how Athena used research to get aheadAnd how being different, while risky, can be the exact thing your ideal customers are seekingCheck out Athena Home Loans: https://www.athena.com.au ***Welcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley, Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behavior.Watch or listen as we discuss the marketing brilliance behind Athena Home Loans in an exclusive Behind The Brand Episode of The Science of Advertising Show: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcApple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==Subscribe to our channel and give us a follow on LinkedIn - We would love to connect! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #12 Why Are Brands So Obsessed With Christmas Ads?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 45:57


    Coca Cola | David Jones vs Big W | Coca Cola - 'Bottles of happiness'On today's show, we are talking all things Christmas and advertising! We'll take a look at Coca-Cola's new release and then re-visit a Classic Creative from their archives. We've also got two retail giants facing off with David Jones and Big W in Compare The Pair. ***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #11 Why Uber Eats Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 40:34


    Kennards | Uber Eats vs Menulog | Old Spice On today's show, we take a look at a new release from Kennards Hire with 'Wherever, Whatever, Whenever'. Next up the two food delivery giants—Menulog and Uber Eats, battle it out in Compare The Pair. Lastly, we bring you an all-time, game-changing Classic Creative from Old Spice. Strap yourselves in for a huge episode! ***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #10 Trump Beats Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 46:59 Transcription Available


    R.M. Williams | Trump vs Biden | AppleOn today's episode, Hugh Jackman bares all in a new release from R.M. Williams. It's ELECTION DAY this week on Compare The Pair and we have Trump vs Biden's campaigns up against each other. Ending today's episode we go back to the first-ever commercial designed specifically for the Super Bowl with Apple's release of Macintosh.***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #9 How To Form Deep Memory Structures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 33:57 Transcription Available


    Mosh | World Vision vs Save The Children | Wrigley's 5 GumOn today's show, we begin with a new release from Mosh—tackling men's health issues in a humorous way. In Compare the Pair we have two well-known charities facing off with Save The Children vs World Vision. Our Classic Creative this week will stimulate your senses with a Wrigley's classic—"How it feels to chew 5 gum".***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #8 Promise + Proof = Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 38:03


    Homeloans.com.au | Jeep vs Jeep | McCains In today's episode, we have a new campaign from Homeloans.com.au featuring Adam Gilchrist. Next up is Compare the Pair where we have two Jeep's campaigns—'Don't Hold Back' vs 'I'm In', up against each other. Lastly, our Classic Creative this week is a juicy one with McCains 'Super Juicy'.***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #7 How To Create Effective Brand Storytelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 35:14 Transcription Available


    Darrell Lea | Budget Direct vs AAMI | Rhonda and Khatut On today's show, we'll take a look at Darrell Lea's new campaign that pokes fun at the famous Cadbury Gorilla creative. Compare The Pair this week pits AAMI Does against Budget Direct's UFO campaign. Also from AAMI this week is the Classic Creative featuring Rhonda and Khatut.***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #6 Why This Ad Got Banned

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 29:25 Transcription Available


    Busch | Mercedes vs BMW | Toyota On today's line up we kick off with a new creative from Busch that hints heavy at Apple's keynote ad. Our Compare The Pair this week pits Mercedes and BMW against each other as two big automotive players. Keeping it in the automotive category, our Classic Creative is from Toyota, which managed to get banned from TV.***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #5 Thirst Crusher

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 31:47 Transcription Available


    Industry Super Fund | BCF vs BBQ Galore | Solo Today we'll take a look at a new campaign from Industry Super Fund featuring Greg Combet. BCF and BBQ Galore face off in our Compare the Pair and we throwback to yet another Aussie Classic Creative with 'Solo Man'.***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #4 Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 58:38 Transcription Available


    Pornhub | Bodyform | Tango Energy | Pure BlondeOn today's episode, we are looking into a creative from Pornhub—the last brand we expected to see an advertisement from! We will also take a look at #Wombstories - a creative from Bodyform, followed by the latest creative from Tango Energy. Lastly, today's Classic Creative comes from Pure Blonde. ***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #3 To Keep The Rabbits Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 55:48 Transcription Available


    L'Oréal | Jimmy Brings | Kogan | Aussie Home Loans | TelstraToday we are looking at some new campaigns out of COVID-19. Firstly, we'll dive into one of our Weapons of Influence with a 'celebrity anchor' from L'Oréal, followed by a comparison with a new celebrity anchored campaign from Jimmy Brings. We'll take a look at the first-ever TVC's from Kogan as well as a new campaign from Aussie Home Loans. Lastly, we're diving into our Classic Creatives and pulling out a great Aussie classic - The Great Wall of China ad from Telstra.***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #2 COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 69:43 Transcription Available


    Hungry Jacks | COVID-19 | CadburyToday we are looking at all things COVID-19 and discussing some campaigns that have gone during lockdown. We'll be looking at Hungry Jacks and the infamous 'Mouldy Burger'. Then we'll take a look at a montage of advertisements released during COVID-19. Lastly, we're diving into our Classic Creatives and taking a look at the classic 'Cadbury Gorilla'.***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

    #1 Super Bowl The Mecca of Advertising

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 58:14 Transcription Available


    Snickers | Cheetos | Jeep | Rocket Mortgage | Amazon | GoogleOn today's episode we are talking all things Super Bowl - the mecca of advertising. Big money, big spenders, it's all on the line! We analyse the stand out 2020 Super Bowl ads from Snickers, Cheetos, Jeep, Rocket Mortgage, Amazon and Google. ***The Science of Advertising ShowWelcome to The Science of Advertising Show. The show where Jonathan Rolley and Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath review the latest ads and the science behind why they influence and persuade human behaviour.Subscribe to our channels and give us a follow on LinkedIn - we would love to connect! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8KTFIhiPqSXv4oHlkqiHA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75Mm0VlUpgZl3w6YyT1bwcsi=_7_vknwBSKWZX_UrufjMFQApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-advertising-show/id1526254296?uo=4Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMjU2ODUyLnJzcw==https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrolley/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-cooney-horvath-phd-med-730704b2/***If you want to know how we can help you with your advertising, contact Direct Response Media at https://www.directresponsemedia.com.au/

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