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Ducks Unplugged

Ducks Unplugged by Blue Duck Agency

36 episodes

5 days ago

In this spooktacular Halloween edition of Ducks Unplugged, we’re serving up creative costumes (with an outfit change!) and clever marketing insights. 👻 💀 We’re talking FEAR in marketing — how it motivates consumers and when it actually works (looking at you, Mayhem from Allstate). 🎵 In What the Duck, we ask: where have all the theme songs gone?! 🎃 Plus, we reveal our Halloween costumes inspired by one of our favorite podcasts and some iconic brands, talk about the companies that own Hallowee...

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In this spooktacular Halloween edition of Ducks Unplugged, we’re serving up creative costumes (with an outfit change!) and clever marketing insights. 👻 💀 We’re talking FEAR in marketing — how it motivates consumers and when it actually works (looking at you, Mayhem from Allstate). 🎵 In What the Duck, we ask: where have all the theme songs gone?! 🎃 Plus, we reveal our Halloween costumes inspired by one of our favorite podcasts and some iconic brands, talk about the companies that own Hallowee...

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Society & Culture

Episodes (20/36)

Ducks Unplugged

Creepin' It Real: Unplugged

In this spooktacular Halloween edition of Ducks Unplugged, we’re serving up creative costumes (with an outfit change!) and clever marketing insights. 👻 💀 We’re talking FEAR in marketing — how it motivates consumers and when it actually works (looking at you, Mayhem from Allstate). 🎵 In What the Duck, we ask: where have all the theme songs gone?! 🎃 Plus, we reveal our Halloween costumes inspired by one of our favorite podcasts and some iconic brands, talk about the companies that own Hallowee...

5 days ago

47 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Owning Your Like Factor: Mini

Owning your like factor — it’s not a weakness, it’s your superpower. 💪 This week, we’re getting real about why being likeable gets such a bad rap — and how it’s actually key to building authentic connections, winning over clients, and creating a culture people want to be part of long-term. We also break down the “like factor” of a few familiar faces and brands (some surprising takes ahead 👀), then wrap with our fast round of *Swipe Right or Swipe Left: Likeability Edition*. 🎧...

1 week ago

38 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Duck Debate (sort of!): Mini

It’s official — by popular demand, Duck Debate is now a monthly thing! Plus, we’re spicing our Mini episodes up with a brand‑new segment: Marketing Hot Takes. This week, we’re diving into: 🍳 Cracker Barrel's flash-in-the-pan rebrand (pun...see what we did there?) 🍪 Are Crumbl Cookies overrated? 📚 Does listening to an audiobook count as reading? 👍 And the age‑old debate — is a thumb actually a finger? Spoiler alert: Deanna and Ashley surprisingly agree on most of this one (for once). But wha...

2 weeks ago

28 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

The Art of Being (un)Balanced: Unplugged

Can we really have it all? Is work-life balance a real thing—or just a clever marketing ploy? In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Ashley and Deanna dig into the messy truth about "balance." From chaotic workdays to scroll-heavy evenings, we’re unpacking why so many of us feel like we’re teetering on the edge... and who’s profiting from that feeling. 💥 We discuss the balance myths we pretend to believe (does "work smarter, not harder" ring a bell?) 📱 We debate the impact of tech, time, and t...

3 weeks ago

48 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Ask Us Anything!: Mini

You asked. We answered. 💬 This Ask Us Anything: Mini episode is powered by YOU—our amazing listeners! We opened up the mic to your best questions and topics, and you delivered everything from marketing curveballs to behind‑the‑scenes curiosities about Ducks Unplugged. 💛 Thank you to everyone who submitted questions—we loved diving in. Want to be part of future episodes? Make sure you’re following and subscribed so you never miss your chance to weigh in. 🎧 Hit play now!

1 month ago

32 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

What would Ted do?: Unplugged

If leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all…how do you know when it fits? In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, Deanna and Ashley ask a big question: What would Ted Lasso do? And unpack what goldfish, mustaches, and great leadership have in common. 💼 From loud visionaries to quiet operators, leadership comes in all shapes. We take a look at the traits that truly matter (integrity, empathy, clarity, resilience) and ask whether great leaders are born or can they be made? Also featured in this episode...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

My, How Things Have Changed: Unplugged

Welcome to My, How Things Have Changed: Unplugged! In this episode, Ashley and Deanna take a trip back in time to revisit what marketing was like in a different time — warning, it was a shocking reminder. We dig into vintage ads that would never fly today, from misogynistic taglines to babies drinking soda and shaving (yes, really), to airlines bragging about rejecting female stewardesses who don't fit their "standards” Some of it is shocking, some hilarious in hindsight (we laugh so we don...

1 month ago

47 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Main Character Energy: Mini

Welcome to Main Character Energy: Mini! Ashley and Deanna are joined by our favorite recurring guest, Erin Campbell, to unpack what’s giving off major main character energy right now. Each of us brought a few picks (okay, Deanna brought several 🙃), and we put them to the test. From pickleball to WNBA mascots to TikTok creators to… polka dots, we cover it all. Some examples hit, some miss—and plenty spark discussion. You may even learn something—is it DUPA or DUPR score? 🎧 Tune in for ...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Marketing Confessions: Unplugged

Welcome to Marketing Confessions: Unplugged! Mistakes happen in marketing—it’s inevitable. The key is catching them before they spiral… but let’s be honest, sometimes they make it all the way out into the world. In this episode, we dig into the fine line between empowering your team to act independently and accepting that sometimes, mistakes slip through. We share some wild marketing fails we found online—and then we turn the spotlight on ourselves. From typos that went to print, to public m...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Duck Debate Part 2: Mini

Welcome to Duck Debate: Part 2! Ashley and Deanna are back at it—taking on the questions no one asked us to answer but everyone has an opinion about. From whether parallel parking is a critical life skill, to if cruises count as real vacations, to the very divisive Taylor Swift debate, and even whether sharing a toothbrush is okay (spoiler: a gross story is shared), we battle it out. 🎧 Take a listen, pick a side, and let us know—where do you land in the great duck debate?

2 months ago

25 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Mythbusters: Unplugged

Welcome to Mythbusters: Unplugged! We’ve all heard the agency rumors: bigger agencies mean bigger results, agencies only care about creative, and in-house teams can do it all. But are those really true—or just myths that need busting? In this episode, we’re pulling no punches and tackling the misconceptions we hear all the time. Then, we turn the tables and debate some of life’s juiciest non-agency myths—from aliens building the pyramids to whether sharks get cancer (spoiler: you’ll want to ...

2 months ago

46 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

One Pitch, Three Ways: Mini

How do you sell the same product to totally different generations? We’re putting our sales caps on and turning this episode into a real-life round of Shark Tank, as Deanna and Ashley go head-to-head with audience-tailored pitches. Five product categories. Four different generations. One wild ride. ⚡ Electric toothbrushes for Gen Z? 🛌 Why Gen X shouldn’t “sleep” on the luxury mattress industry (see what we did there?) 🎧 Hit play and decide—who pitched it best?

2 months ago

35 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Believe the Hype?: Unplugged

Is it buzz-worthy or just…busted? In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re talking about the brands that know how to build hype—and the ones that crash and burn trying. From Liquid Death’s cult following 💀 to product launches that should’ve stayed in the drafts, we’re breaking down how hype can create real magic… or total mayhem. What’s inside: • A “What the Duck” rant aimed squarely at Meta • Why smart hype = sticky marketing • A round of “How Would We Launch…” featuring dramatic blurbs a...

2 months ago

51 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Buy It, Gift It, Shelve It: Mini

We went deep into the weird corners of the internet… and found some absolutely insane products. In this mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re playing Buy It, Gift It, Shelve It — your new favorite unhinged product game. From glow-in-the-dark toilet paper to a hot dog toaster (yes, really), we’re asking the big questions: ➡️ Would you actually buy this? 🎁 Would you gift it (even as a white elephant)? 🗑️ Or would you immediately hit "nope" and shelve it forever? And because we love you, we m...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

The Marketing Gameshow: Unplugged

🎉 Game on, marketers! In this episode of Ducks Unplugged, we're bringing the fun—and the pickles. Yep, pickles are having a moment, and we’re here for it. 🥒 We kick things off with a little “What the Duck?” and a couple of solid dad jokes before diving into why levity belongs in every marketing campaign. Because let’s face it—marketing should be fun. And fun? That’s where the magic happens. ✨ Then it’s time to turn up the heat with The Speed Round, inspired by Burning Questions from The Ell...

3 months ago

36 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Marketing Superlatives: Mini

Class is in session! Put down your pencil and pay attention as we flip through the brand yearbook in this episode of Ducks Unplugged. 👩‍🎓📓 Remember high school superlatives? Well, we’re giving them a marketing makeover. From Most Athletic to Best Couple to Class Clown and more, we’re handing out the titles and deciding which brands deserve the crown. 🎧 Listen to Marketing Superlatives: Mini—where marketing meets the lunch table drama.

3 months ago

21 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Welcome to 'Backstory': Unplugged

Welcome to the debut of our Backstory series! Asking the right questions? It’s not just for first dates and reality TV confessionals. It's the foundation of killer client relationships, brand building, and campaigns that actually convert. In this episode, we’re flipping the mics on ourselves and asking the hard hitting questions! Deanna and Ashley interview each other to uncover what really makes us tick. From Deanna’s journey as a powerhouse marketing leader to Ashley’s (very millennial) ob...

3 months ago

53 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Red Flag or Green Flag: Mini

🚩 Red flag or ✅ green flag? We're throwing down some serious opinions in this sassy hot-take episode of Ducks Unplugged. Erin's back in the studio, and we're tackling everything from relentless positivity (is this actually a red flag?) to wearing socks to bed. Oh—and if you're out here talking on speakerphone in public... we have thoughts. Play along and wave your own flags—what's a dealbreaker and what's just misunderstood? 🎧 Listen to Red Flag or Green Flag: Mini now!

4 months ago

17 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Reality TV & Business: Unplugged

🚨 This one’s a bit different—made special for our REALITY TV FANS. We’re sipping Loverboy and spilling the tea on how reality TV became a business powerhouse. From iconic franchises to influencer-led empires, reality stars are out here building brand deals, e-commerce empires, and cult followings like it’s their job (because it is). Not everyone gets it right—but those who do? Chef’s kiss. We also put our Producer hats on and share how we would revamp The Bachelor franchise (no offense ABC,...

4 months ago

51 minutes

Ducks Unplugged

Rapid Fire Reactions: Mini

That’s it—we’re starting the timer on these hot takes! In this Rapid Fire Reactions: Mini episode of Ducks Unplugged, we’re joined once again by Erin Campbell for a high-stakes (and highly entertaining) timed round of hot takes on trending topics in marketing, pop culture, and work-life. Each of us only gets ONE PASS... so use it wisely. We’re dishing on: – The “goodnight” trend (we ship it) – Whether anyone is using Threads – TikTok fashion aesthetics (Coastal Grandma, obviously) – If Disn...

4 months ago

27 minutes