Behind the Billboard is the podcast series that tells the stories behind some of the greatest billboards of all time. From classic old school 48 sheets to cutting edge digital installations, we’re on a mission to discover the people, processes and preposterous ideas that have brought these billboards to life.
There have been a couple of recurring themes in our Behind the Billboard series to date: our guests always seem to reference Dave Dye and cite The Economist work as their favourite. So we thought we’d bring the great man and great campaign together in EP10 for an Economist special, where we’ve delved deep into what goes behind possibly the most famous billboard campaign of all time. … Continue readingEpisode 10 – Dave Dye – The Economist Special
Ana joined us from Mother London where she sits as ECD alongside her husband Hermeti. Ana [and Hermeti] joined Mother 13 years ago rising up through the ranks from placement
Mark joined us in his finery of a Denton branded tracksuit, peaky blinder cap complete with bobble on top and of course trainers an sunnies. What more could we have
Employee number 11 at BBH, D&AD’s first ever female president, multi award-winner, part time fencer and general lover of life, Rosie has done it all. … Continue readingEpisode 7 – Rosie Arnold
This week we welcome the incredible talent that is Martha Riley to the show. Martha has forged her career at some awesome agencies working on some incredible brands. Her stand out billboards however have all seem to come for the Airline industry. … Continue readingEpisode 6 – Martha Riley
Gary Fox-Robertson and Vince Cook talked to us about their McDonald’s “Sundial” poster – one of the most iconic and audacious billboards of all time. … Continue readingEpisode 5 – Vince Cook & Gary Fox-Robertson
Episode 4 of Behind the Billboard features Tony Davidson. Tony is many wonderful things. Global partner at Wieden & Kennedy, 196 times ‘in-book’ at D&AD (a record) as well being its former President, Cannes Grand Prix winner, strong hugger and just a great big kid who adores ideas and making stuff. … Continue readingEpisode 4 – Tony Davidson
Episode 3 features Tim Riley, one of the most famous writers in our industry. We say ‘writer’ rather than Creative Director or Head of Copy (both roles he excels at
In episode 2 we’re with Art Director extraordinaire Paul Belford. Paul has worked at more agencies than most of us have had hot dinners…. and that was before he worked