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AdMission

Russell Howcroft, Freddie Young

Booking Overview

An advertising industry interview and analysis show focused on major campaigns, brand strategy, creative development, and marketing news, with occasional high-profile external guests alongside regular host-led episodes. Credible pitches include senior agency leaders, renowned creative directors, brand and marketing executives, and executives who have led major sports or commercial properties; booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests have included advertising legends and senior global executives.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: Australia

YouTube: 483.0k subscribers

Instagram: 98.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@taptmedia.com.au

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Host

Russell Howcroft - Australian advertising executive and industry commentator.

Freddie Young - Advertising industry commentator and marketing professional.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior advertising agency leaders, distinguished creative executives, brand and marketing leaders, and senior executives responsible for major sports or commercial properties.
Required Achievements:  
Creation or leadership of iconic advertising campaigns, Executive leadership at major agencies, brands, leagues, or global organizations, Responsibility for significant brand growth, market expansion, or cultural campaigns

Recent Guest Discussions

Eamonn Dixon - Creating Iconic Advertising, Pitching Simple Ideas, Standing Out In Crowded Markets, Hiring Creative Talent, And The Role Of Human Intuition Alongside Artificial Intelligence.

Jeff Goodby - Creating Iconic Advertising, Pitching Simple Ideas, Standing Out In Crowded Markets, Hiring Creative Talent, And The Role Of Human Intuition Alongside Artificial Intelligence.

Brett Gosper - The Nfl’s Expansion Into Australia, Sports-business Leadership, Global League Development, And Building Major Sports Properties.

Recent Topics

Business, Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Campaigns, Creative Direction

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
AdMission
:

'Don’t let the magic leave the building'; Creating a hospitality empire

September 28, 2026

In today’s episode, we were sit down with one half of Baker Bleu, Mike Russell. We discuss the difficulties in building a successful bakery empire, the realities of running a business in the hospitality industry, and what it takes to turn a passion for baking into a thriving brand. Mike also shares the story behind Baker Bleu, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and his approach to building a business that stands out in an increasingly competitive industry.See omnystudio.com/l...

The Power of Usage Occasion

September 21, 2026

Today Russ and Freddie dive deep into modern marketing strategies, dissecting how ad budgets are shifting from traditional TV to creator-driven campaigns, highlighting viral approaches from Vaseline and Cadbury. The discussion explores the mechanics of creative briefs, the power of returning to a brand's core identity, and how shifts in parent ownership impact major brands. We watch:  Tennis Etiquette Reel Cadbury See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Put a Dent in the Universe': Creating Iconic Ads with Jeff Goodby & Eamonn Dixon

September 14, 2026

In this special edition of Admission, advertising legends Jeff Goodby and Eamonn Dixon join Russell Howcroft and Freddie Young to share the untold stories behind iconic campaigns like "Got Milk?" and how to stand out in a crowded market. Together, they unpack the art of pitching simple ideas, what top execs really look for when hiring talent, and why AI will never replace human intuition in creativity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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