10% of Meta's Ads Are SCAMS + The UPS Store's Brilliant Anti-AI Campaign: EP 008

If you're tired of scrolling through marketing news that feels like AI-generated slop, this episode cuts through the noise with the stories that actually matter.Matthew and Chris break down Meta's $16 billion scam ad scandal (yes, beeeellion), the launch of Artists & Robots - a new agency built on AI efficiency and human creativity - and why Steph Curry and Under Armour just called it quits after years of partnership.Plus: why the UPS Store's latest campaign is a masterclass in emotional storytelling without the cringe, and what Liquid Death's packaging teaches us about brand decisions that go way beyond advertising.These two have survived enough marketing disasters to know what's worth your time - and what's complete nonsense. No fluff, no hour-long tangents, just sharp perspective and a few laughs along the way.10 minutes. Real talk. Zero BS.Because great marketing isn't just science - it's art, it's instinct, and increasingly, it's knowing which robots to trust.📖 Grab the new Book “How To Succeed In Marketing, Advertising and Artificial Intelligence Without Really Lying” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OJDXzU 🔗 **Join The Marketing, Machines & Mischief Community**✅ Official: https://MarketingMachinesMischief.com ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarketingMachinesMischief ✅ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewnewell/ ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingMachinesMischief ✅ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingmachinesmischief Marketing, Machines & Mischief is produced by Chris Stone at https://CastAhead.net