A podcast examining the state of marketing and advertising through a very Black lens. Hosts Braunsy & Janelle, discuss boss moves in pop culture, brands that just can't seem to get it right, and those rare occasions when miraculously they do! Hear interviews with Black ads folks putting in the necessary work and up your knowledge with the backstories "they" don't want you to know. All here on #WitchaBlackAds
Season 3 (and some change) is finally here! We know, we've been gone for a minute, but we're back and ready to get into it. A$AP Rocky is putting his stamp on Ray-Ban, Nike is making power moves with Skims and Tyla, and Supreme just put Ernie Barnes in the mix. Plus, what's next for Doechii? Tap in, we've got a lot to catch up on.You know where to find us! Tap in on YouTube. Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
We're talking Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement, Beyoncé diving into the whiskey game with Sir Davis, and the CMAs snubbing Cowboy Carter. Plus, we're breaking down Old Navy's latest campaign with Precious Lee and so much more.
This week, we dive deep into all things Olympics! From iconic athletes to unexpected hurdles (pun intended), we break down the drama and excitement. We also hit on the past and present opportunities for brands in the world of sports. Subscribe on YouTube or listen wherever you find podcasts!
We're keeping it light with Episode 69, chatting about Nike's new spot, Fenty's partnership with the Olympics, and Nigel Sylvester teaming up with Jordan.Subscribe on YouTube or listen wherever you find podcasts!
This time around we're diving into the Father's Day campaign from Bottega featuring A$AP Rocky and shot by Carrie Mae Weems, Rihanna named the face of J'adore Dior, the overuse of Lil' Wayne's ‘A Milli', Jordan's shot back at Adidas, Black Nepotism, and much more. Tap in via the link in our bio to subscribe on YouTube, or listen wherever you find podcasts!
We're back with episode 67 of Witcha Black Ads! This time, we're talking Adidas x Anthony Edwards' receipts, the Balenciaga x Under Armour drop, Rihanna's new Fenty Hair announcement, and asking "Is It In You?" with Gatorade, with a special guest on the mic.Tap in via the link in our bio to catch us on YouTube or find us where you jam to podcasts…
We're back on Witcha Black Ads with our regular setup. On episode 65, we're chatting about Pharrell's Tiffany & Co. collab, Spike Lee and Giancarlo Esposito teaming up with Fiat, the new Wemby x Nike spot, Youthforia's "Tar in a Bottle,” and much more.Hit the link in our bio to subscribe on YouTube, or listen wherever you find podcasts! Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
We're back to our regularly scheduled setup this week on Witcha Black Ads, chatting about the big weekend for the women's NCAA basketball tourney
The squad got together in person for episode 63 to chat everything from Tyler the Creator's film for LV to Bey's Cowboy Carter rollout.We also get into Cam Hicks for Reebok, whatever the hell is going on over at Denim Tears, and ask “Is Jake from State Farm ok?”As always, hit that link in our bio to subscribe on YouTube via the link in our bio and click that subscribe button while you're at it! Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
This week we're getting into the many Nike collabs. We're talking Jacquemus featuring Sha'Carri Richrardson, Meg thee Stallion's capsule, and the Kai Cenat deal.We also get into the SSENSE x ESSENCE "Call Me by Your Name" collab, all that Louis Vuitton has going on with Tyler the Creator, Wemby as brand ambassador for LV, and much more. You know where to find us! Tap in on YouTube via the link in our bio and click that subscribe button while you're at it! Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
We're back at it and finally connecting to discuss what went down in Vegas for the Super Bowl. That means a lot of Usher
It's Black History Month, so we had to kick it off with a new WBA episode! ✊
Kicking off the year with a bang on Episode 59 of Witcha Black Ads! This time, we talk Tiger's bold move away from Nike, Megan Thee Stallion's collaboration with Planet Fitness and Nike, Lil Nas X's latest single making all the church folk mad, FKA Twigs' banned Calvin Klein campaign, and so much more.As always, tap in on YouTube, and that subscribe button? Give it a tap while you're there!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
Get ready for a glossy rendezvous on Episode 58 of Witcha Black Ads – "Lipgloss Poppin'" We're dishing on KeKe Palmer hosting the Soul Train Awards, Grammy Nominations, sexy red lip gloss names, Lil Yachty's exclusive IG Close Friends and so much more. Tune in for all the Black Ads vibes!
On episode 57 we got to discuss all the Black Ads happenings face-to-face, which y'all know is super rare. From Beyoncé's latest perfume to Telfar's “interesting” crinkle campaign to SKIMS's new drawls drop, we got it all covered.Catch the full episode on YouTube, and that subscribe button? Give it a tap while you're there!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
After a little travel and living life, we are back with episode 55 of Witcha Black Ads.On this week's docket we have Tremaine Emory leaving Supreme, a mixed bag from KFC, Dunkin' Donuts' Ice Spice Smoothies and much more. Catch the full episode on YouTube, and that subscribe button? Give it a tap while you're there!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
This week's theme is Queen Bey– because, let's be real, why wouldn't it be? On this episode we're delving into the phenomenon known as The Beyoncé Economic Bump, celebrating the journey of Hip Hop's 50th, discussing Zendaya's collaboration with SmartWater, and much more!Catch the full episode on YouTube via the link in our bio – oh, and that subscribe button? Give it a tap while you're there!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
We are in these social streets this week talking Threads and Spill vs Twitter... or X (whatever it's called these days), the neon pink Barbie rollout, Beyonce's new fragrance (in lieu of visuals
The word of the week is ‘Collab.' On episode 52 of Witcha Black Ads we get into Aminé's collab with New Balance, Teyana's Cinderella themed spot with Jordan, Apple's new Vision Pro goggles, and much more. As always, tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
Are we seeing into the future? This week we discuss Beyonce's cryptic announcement, Instagrams twitter competitor, and provide thoughts and prayers for Ja morant…. And so much more! As always, tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
A lot of folks getting to the bag recently. On the big 5-0 we talk KD's lifetime Nike deal, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson's NFL deals, Teyana running it up at creative director and more. As always, tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
Hot take alert! Listen in of the conversation surrounding the AI debate in music, the musician to agency owner pipeline, the Bayou Barbie's business dealings, and much more. As always, tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
In this episode of Witcha Black Ads, @Braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ talk about Ja Morant's Powerade pause, Mitchell and Ness lackluster jersey dresses, the battle for BET, and Law Roach's retirement announcement. Tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
Check out episode 46 of Witcha Black Ads with @Braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ discussing Ja Morant's recent shenanigans, the Creed 3 rollout, Adidas x Ivy Park issues, and much more.Tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackads
World tour announcements, brand x partner breakups, platform meltdowns, a lot can happen in a few months. Luckily for us, there's no shortage of s#!t to get into. So with that, we're back with Episode 45 of Witcha Black Ads with @@braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ discussing the superbowl action, Lebron further cementing his legacy, Pharrell at Louis Vuitton, and much more. Tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on YouTube
August was A LOT. We got to marinate on Renaissance Act I, learn of Serena's evolution from tennis, a literal bot “rap artist” *insert hard @$$ eyeroll* and so much more! We dive into it on episode 44 of #WitchaBlackAds. Tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on YouTube
Look at that! New Beyoncé to go along with Ep 43 of #WitchaBlackAds. We get into Mo'Nique snatching the bag (and bonnet) from Netflix, a thug tear shed over the Black Panther 2 trailer, Rap Sh!t social shenanigans and more. Tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on YouTube
June brought with it the NBA finals, Juneteeth, the official start to summer, and a sh*%load to talk about on episode 42 of #WitchaBlackAds.This go ‘round we get into brunch boots and trucks, branded BS for Juneteenth, Beyoncé re-redefining the album rollout, and much more. Tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it! Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on YouTube
Y'all… Life has been lifin' but we're back with Episode 41 of #WitchaBlackAds discussing a long list of recent Nike news, an update on Doja Cat's Mexican Pizza work for Taco Bell, Ja Morant getting a few brand deal bags, and much more. Tap in on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it! Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on YouTube
In this episode we discussing Joe Fresh Goods' recent New Balance collab, ScHoolboy Q repping for Tiger in his latest Nike spot, Telfar killing the social content game, and more.Check it out on YouTube and click that subscribe button while you're at it! Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on YouTube
Rihanna puts A$AP to work, Ralph Lauren hits the AUC, Pusha-T drops a fish sandwich diss, - all that and more on Ep. 39 of #WitchaBlackAdsCheck it out on YouTube via the link in our bio and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on Youtube
We've been living life for the past few weeks, but like Soul II Soul said, back to life, back to reality.In episode 38 of #WitchaBlackAds! we get into Dapper Dan's "collab" with Gap, Doja Cat's non-jingle for Taco Bell, Melina Matsoukas's recent work for Calvin Klein, and more. Check it out on YouTube via the link in our bio and click that subscribe button while you're at it! Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on Youtube
It's day 2 of BHM and with that comes a new episode of #WitchaBlackAds! ❤️
A new year means new episodes of #WitchaBlackAds. Finally, right?!On Episode 36, we get into the February cover of British Vogue, Black content creators on TikTok, Kendrick's Untitled “Comedy,” and much more. Head over to our Youtube. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.Filmed and edited by Hamadi PriceKeep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on Youtube
I think we can all agree that SOMEONE on Lil Nas X's team is a “marketing genius.” His next stunt? A real episode of Maury because why the hell not? Catch us discussing that, Mariah Carey for McDonald's, Astroworld, and more on Episode 35 of #WitchaBlackAdsCheck it out on YouTube via the link in below and click that subscribe button while you're at it!Keep up with us on IG @witchablackadsWatch the Vodcast on Youtube
This time around we're talking about the final season of Insecure, Hottie Sauce, Facebook's METAmorphosis, and more! Plus, Braunsy FINALLY gets on the board in Guess that Spokesperson!
This go-round we talk about the mayhem caused the day Facebook, IG, and WhatsApp went down, TelfarTV and the “Merchtainment” phenomenon as dubbed by Highsnobiety, the major moment the WNBA is/has been having, and get into the story of St. Ides and their hip-hop driven campaigns of the 90s in our Black Ads History segment. Head over to our YouTube to catch the full video of Ep 33. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #WitchaBlackAds Filmed and edited by @princehamadi P.S. This is the last week to pro-order our Black Ads History tees inspired by the work of Emmett McBain as told in our previous episode. Get it while you still can!
We're back and better than ever! We introduce a new segment called Black Ads History diving deeper into important stories and conversations happening in the industry. We kick off the first one with the story of Emmett McBain, Chicago based graphic designer/art director known for his work in the 50s & 60s with some of the top Black-owned ad agencies of that era. This story also comes with a little surprise. (Hint: WE GOT MERCH!)Don't fret! We're still keeping your fave segments Above the Fold (all of the timely topics like Meg thee Stallions Nike deal and Saweetie's Ranch flavored Crocs?) and our game segment Guess that Spokesperson (which we are considering renaming ‘Just Give Janelle the Point' or ‘Why Does Braunsy Even Try'
For the final episode of this season, we sit down with @bigkika and @keekalator of @gorillarxwellness (what will be the first Black woman-owned dispensary in LA County!) to discuss the current cannabis landscape, social equity in the space, and how the industry is a path for generational wealth! View VodCast on @witchablackads
What's going on with some of these "disrupter" brands? Do artist have actual album rollouts anymore? Will the French Open ever get their act together? We shake things up a bit posing a few questions for Episode 30 of #WitchaBlackAdsView VodCast on @witchablackads
This week we discussed Naomi Osaka's off court wins, Kanye vs. Walmart beef, Travis Scott's views on marketing and branding, and much more! #WitchaBlackAdsView VodCast on @witchablackads
On this episode we discuss Serena’s newly announced Amazon deal, Telfar being un-phased by the shenanigans, the difference in P&G’s and Cadillac’s new initiatives, and much more. #WitchaBlackAdsView VodCast on @witchablackads
This week we ask a few pressing questions:Are we loving Chloe x Halle serving face for Neutrogena? (Duh!)Will the Grammys ever give Beyonce ALL of her things?!Are the TV girls coming for the music game?& how did Kanye go from broke to billions so fast?
This week on episode 26 we get into Jay-Z’s major moves with Tidal and Ace of Spades, Hot Girl Meg for Calvin Klein, the return of Ebony Magazine, and all the buzz around NFTs. #WitchaBlackAds
After a much-needed break, and with a few days of Black History Month to spare, we are back for episode 25, marking the first anniversary of Witcha Black Ads. Catch our takes on the Icy Park drop, Issa Rae's many endeavors, and... Pearl Milling Company? #WitchaBlackAdsView VodCast on @witchablackads
In this special edition episode we are discussing some of our favorite campaigns and marketing placements of the year! This is our top, and none are number 5. We also got a chance to speak with Alicia Bee and Shakyra Moore who are part of Virtue Worldwide's creative team and the creative minds behind on the Beats, 'Flex that Campaign'! #WitchaBlackAds
We're closing out the year with one last episode featuring co-founder and creative director of @CRWNMAG , @kxngcrwn. Tune in as we talk about the importance of Black image makers, the shifts in the industry this year, creating Black spaces and much more! #WitchaBlackAds