After These Messages Podcast

If there is a more easily understood metaphor for conflict than cats versus dogs, marketers don’t want to hear about it. Andrew and Vieves look at ads that use the time-honored conflict between the two species to sell everything cars, cat treats and phone books. Plus, a true professional gives Andrew a welcome attaboy. Here are links to the ads we talked about on this week’s show: Polaroid: “Bad Dog” (1996ish) https://youtu.be/raCUMktPgCg?si=GYstyPXCqpdAjBIf Petbarn: “Puppies and Kittens” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN2inVNOeYk Subaru: “No Pets Allowed” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/OD2r/subaru-outback-dog-tested-no-pets-allowed-t2 Subaru: “Doggie Bag” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AO3n/subaru-dog-tested-doggie-bag Ford Focus: “Some Cats Know How To Roll” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/wID7/ford-focus-cats-and-dogs-song-by-link-wray-and-his-ray-men SimplySafe: “Guard Dogs, Relax” https://youtu.be/kZ3IpBPcEdA?si=F4Y0YVQGSxYKCBmJ Doritos: “Man’s Best Friend” https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7keY/doritos-mans-best-friend