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Witcha Black Ads

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

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    97. Unforced Errors

    From the US Open to brand fumbles and a few decisions that definitely need discussing. This week we’re getting into everything happening on and around the court, Target’s Halloween costume mess, Mary J. Blige linking up with Suno AI, and Beyoncé selling us a wooden box for $1000. Yes, a wooden box… We have thoughts. 🎙️Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    96. Here Goes Nothing

    A new logo here, an unexpected collab there, and Beyoncé handling business as usual. This week, taking a closer look at Wemby putting his stamp on Nike with a new logo, Angel Reese's overdue partnership with Barbie, and Beyoncé handling big business as usual. Plus, a few linkups that had us asking... now, how exactly did we get here?Some moves make perfect sense. Others make you say, "here goes nothing". Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    95. SETUPS & SEDANS

    We've got plenty to unpack in this week's episode. We get into Ebony taking Mowalola to court over alleged trademark infringement, Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium moments, and we're pouring one out for the Nissan Altima a car that somehow became an icon in Black culture and a character in its own right, now officially discontinued.That and a whole lot more. Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    94. G.O.A.T. Talk

    We’re back in the swing of things for Episode 94 of Witcha Black Ads.The mics are hot, and this week we're talking GOATs. From LeBron leaving the Lakers and Serena's return to the court to Jay-Z's summer rollout, Coco Gauff’s Miu Miu partnership, and the latest sneaker shakeups. That and a whole lot more. Tap in. 🎙️Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    93. A Strict Program

    We’re back with another episode of WBA and this time we’re asking some real questions. Like what were the deal points behind the Zendaya and Law Roach x On collab? Is there any slowing Cardi down? Y’all really buying into this Kanye redemption arc? And when do we stop policing Black women’s hair?That and a whole lot more.

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    92. Nuance, Soul & Taste: What AI Can’t Replace

    This week we break down the Virgil Abloh Archive Alaska 1 release, Jacquemus linking with Solange, more Creative Director roles... Then we zoom out: what happens when AI enters creative spaces that have always been driven by feel, taste, and human experience?Tap in for a conversation on creativity, culture, and the things you just shouldn't automate.

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    91. Mid Ads Crisis

    This week, we break down Kevin Durant x CeraVe, Cardi B’s Grow-Good beauty launch, Jordan Brand’s “All or Everything,” and  DoorDash turning 50-cents beef into a brand moment.We also talk Super Bowl: safe ads, AI normalization, body politics, and more!Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    89. Cultural Baggage

    Steph’s out at Under Armour, Wale finally gets his Nike moment, Fenty Beauty’s changes hands, LV’s rips off the Ghana Must Go bag, and much more.

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    88. Failing Forward

    This week, we're talking Failing Forward with Diarrha N’Diaye’s major move to EVP of SKIMS Beauty & Fragrance, A$AP Rocky getting his flowers as a fashion icon, Teen Vogue folding into Vogue.com (end of an era!), Under Armour’s new Lab96 studio, and the NBA on Prime’s “Victory” theme song that's lowkey a bop.

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    87. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

    This week, we’re talking the return of Verzuz with Cash Money vs. No Limit at ComplexCon, LeBron linking up with Hennessy for a headline-making stunt, Cardi B getting in her baby bag with Bobbie, and Athlos partnering with Cash App to finally get athletes paid.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    86. Are We the Drama?

    We’re back with episode 86 of Witch Black Ads, talking Stephon Diggs’ Asics collab, Cardi’s album rollout, Michael Vick cashing checks from Mitchell and Ness, *checks notes* Jaden Smith as the new Men’s Creative Director at Christian Louboutin?, and much more. Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    85. Two-Hand Touch

    We're tackling quite a bit this week, from the NFL's kick-off to a slew of new athletes and creative collaborations. We discuss the latest from Travis Hunter, Adidas x Tracy McGrady, Telfar x Timberland, and the new partnership between On and Burna Boy.

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    84. Serving Looks

    The US Open 🎾 is here, and we’ve got plenty to cover—Venus’s on-court fits, Serena co-signing Ro, Taylor Townsend’s rise, the ongoing denim wars, and Eve stepping out in Ice Studio Timbs. All that and more in this week’s episode.

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    83. Sole Searching

    A lot of Sole Searching going on. This time around we’re talking Zendaya’s (and Law Roach’s) partnership with On, Latto reviving Apple Bottoms, SZA getting into her “Artistic Director” bag with Vans, Rihanna’s latest offering with Puma and much more.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    82. Black Americana

    This week we’re talking Ralph Lauren’s nod to Oak Bluffs, pgLang’s new agency, Beyoncé latest collection with Levi’s, and much more. We also get into how the political climate is making brands play it “safe.” Tap in.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    81. Tone Deaf

    We’ve got a long list of topics to cover on episode 81 of Witcha Black Ads. This go ‘round, we’re discussing AMP’s ill-timed partnership with Target, the rollout masterclass put on by The Clipse, Tyler’s new era, seafood boils, and much more.  Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    80. Jammy Egg

    Jellyfish, Jammy Eggs, and unpaid debts are all on the docket for Episode 80 of Witcha Black Ads. This week we’re getting into Adidas’ MFin Superstar spot, Instagram’s Anyway campaign, Travis Scott’s new Chief Visionary title, and much more.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    79. Read the Room

    This week we’re "reading the room" on all the latest!Talking OKC Thunder's championship and the Converse moment, Faith Kipyegon's 4-minute mile and Nike's "Breaking 4" project. We dive into Solange x Ilia Beauty, Gilga x Moncler, and the buzz around the Telfar model search. And of course, Venus and Serena's new podcast on X.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    78. Win Paris

    Was the Coco Gauff win ad well orchestrated? Are we feeling Tali’s new shoe with Puma? Did Meg really design her new swimwear line? Just a few burning questions that get answered on episode 78 of Witch Black Ads.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    77. Drops After Drop

    This week we got a bit to unpack, from Savannah James's grand entry into luxury beauty and Jide Osifeso's mission to reframe Reebok's basketball game, to Kendrick Lamar's surprising Gatorade collaboration. This and more.. like subcribe and share!  Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    76. In The Wild

    Hot mics and hotter takes. The new A’One, Fenty’s collab with the Liberty, MET Gala hits and misses, and dirty kicks are all on the docket for Episode 76. Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    75. Fruit Snacks and Fits

    Episode 75 is for the fashion girlies and the aging millennials. We get into CoCo’s Miu Miu debut, Kendrick pulling double duty with Chanel and Gatorade, that Supreme x 40 Acres & a Mule drop, SZA’s NOT Beauty line, and much more. Somewhere in all that we realized… we’re old. 😩

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    74. Sauced Up

    Bi-coastal and back at it. Episode 74 dives into CoCo’s new shoe with New Balance, Puma getting us high, and Lacoste hitting the streets—literally. Plus: grillz for the sauce, Beyoncé’s back in denim, LeBron’s linking with Barbie, and Topicals just bagged Bread.

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    73. Kitten Boot

    This week, we're diving into March Madness and the big moves shaking up the sports world, both on and off the court. Plus, we're exploring the "Tequila Wars" and the celebrity tequila craze. Are we reaching peak tequila saturation? Join @braunsybrooks and @janelle.nicole_ as they discuss these topics and more.Watch on youtube and follow us on IG! 

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    72. New Season. New Day

    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

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    71. No Round 2s

    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.

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    70. Olympics Recap

    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!

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    69. Sum' Light

    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!

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    68. Squint & Tilt

    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!

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    67. Cute Response

    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…

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    66. Mary J. Bootz

    We’re back with episode 66 of Witcha Black Ads ✊🏾This time around, we’re discussing Mary J. Blige’s high steppers with Giuseppe, Gunna is pushing P, A’Ja Wilson’s recent announcement with Nike, the hits and misses from the MET Gala, and much more.Tap in via 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

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    65. Tar in a bottle?

    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

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    64. Beyconomy

    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 🏀, Cowboy Carter and the impact of Beyoncé's latest drop 🤠, Serena’s Wyn Beauty brand 💄, and much more.  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

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    63. Let Them Cook

    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

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    61. Time is of the Essence

    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

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    61. Big Game, Bigger Wins

    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 🕺🏾, Beyonce 👑, and a sprinkle of Kanye 🤏🏾, amongst other happenings. 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

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    60. Trendy Titles

    It’s Black History Month, so we had to kick it off with a new WBA episode! ✊🏾This week we discuss Usher’s confusing Vogue cover ahead of his Super Bowl halftime performance, Fashion Week moments that caught our attention, all these unqualified and misaligned creative directors, and Michael B. Jordan’s foray into the uncharted world of sea moss.As always, 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

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    59. Banned & Blasphemous

    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

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    58. Flavors of the Week

    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! 💋🎙️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

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    And Another Thing: SKIMS

    🚨 New Segment Alert 🚨 "And Another Thing" - our in-between episodes segment for when we've got a few more things to get off our chests.First up: After launching the Skims men line, discussed in episode 57, Kim K quickly followed up with a partnership announcement with the NBA, WNBA, US Basketball, and Swarovski. Y’all f*%king with it?  

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    57. Say No More

    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

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    56. We Run the Yard

    🚨New Episode Alert! 🚨 On episode 56 of Witcha Black Ads, we get a behind-the-scenes look at Nike Yardrunners from the platform's creators. Yardrunners was created in 2020 to celebrate the rich history and contributions of HBCUs and their students and alums on global sport and culture. Tune in as Arinze Emeagwali (@2stepsahead__), Richard Palmer (@3rwp), and Deb Williams (@debfayewms) discuss the creation of the platform, representing HBCU culture, being resilient through pushback, and knowing when to adjust.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

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    55. No Debts

    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

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    54. Everybody on Mute

    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

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    53. You Are The Visuals

    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 😒), Latto's chicken wings 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

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    52. Shout-out to The Aunties

    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

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    51. Bundles by Bey

    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

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    50. Bags on Bags

    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

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    49. The AI Takeover

    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

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    48. Get On. Put On

    🚨Disclaimer: The hits keep coming. 🚨This week on episode 48 of Witcha Black Ads, we sit down with John "JP" Petty, III, Global Executive Creative Director of Bodega at Wieden & Kennedy. We get into his journey, his mission to "Get On. Put On," and he joins us for Above the Fold with some hot takes of his own. 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

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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

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Braunsy & Janelle

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How many episodes does Witcha Black Ads have?

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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...

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