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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

Braunsy & Janelle


    • Mar 20, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 75 EPISODES

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    72. New Season. New Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 59:10


    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

    71. No Round 2s

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 50:30


    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.

    70. Olympics Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 40:32


    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!

    69. Sum' Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 35:12


    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!

    68. Squint & Tilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 67:26


    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!

    67. Cute Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 56:44


    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…

    66. Mary J. Bootz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 53:57


    We're back with episode 66 of Witcha Black Ads ✊

    65. Tar in a bottle?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 55:50


    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

    64. Beyconomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 52:33


    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

    63. Let Them Cook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 47:54


    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

    61. Time is of the Essence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 49:42


    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

    61. Big Game, Bigger Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 62:48


    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

    60. Trendy Titles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 61:43


    It's Black History Month, so we had to kick it off with a new WBA episode! ✊

    59. Banned & Blasphemous

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 61:29


    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

    58. Flavors of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 48:37


    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!

    57. Say No More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 53:42


    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

    56. We Run the Yard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 102:59


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    55. No Debts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 67:28


    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

    54. Everybody on Mute

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 42:35


    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

    53. You Are The Visuals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 71:13


    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

    52. Shout-out to The Aunties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 45:03


    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

    51. Bundles by Bey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 55:23


    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

    50. Bags on Bags

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 39:27


    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

    49. The AI Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 65:55


    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

    47. Power Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 36:40


    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

    46. "Na Morant"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 37:11


    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

    45. Gone for a minute

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 59:40


    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

    44. End of an Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 49:10


    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

    43. Per the Contract

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 37:55


    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

    42. Game Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 73:59


    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

    41. Hot Girl Walk?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 53:14


    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

    40. 'Conversations Among Us'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 42:09


    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

    39. Fish Sammich

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 39:59


    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

    38. Mexican Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 43:14


    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

    37. Hateration, Holleration

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 49:38


    It's day 2 of BHM and with that comes a new episode of #WitchaBlackAds! ❤️

    36. "Give Us Our Things"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 48:38


     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

    35. In the Case of Lil Nas X

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 44:18


    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

    34. Okay?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 53:18


    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!

    33. Merchtainment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 48:52


    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!

    32. Black Ads History

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 46:12


    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'

    31. Cannabis & Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 50:40


    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

    30. Existential Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 35:12


    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

    29. Aesthetic & Vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 42:04


    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

    28. The Audacity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 52:42


    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

    27. Funny Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 48:32


    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?

    26. WTF is an NFT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 61:48


    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 

    25. Black People Inc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 59:54


    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

    Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 53:10


    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

    24. All the Juice & All the Sauce ft. Nkrumah Farrar of CRWNMAG

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 58:56


    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

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