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.
Dan and Hugh talk with Michael [or Mike] Lee, Creative Director at Oatly who has presided over some of the most iconic outdoor ads our industry has seen in the last few years. Polarising the creative community and prompting complaints and legal action from the dairy lobbyists… we get behind it all. … Continue readingEpisode 29 – Micheal Lee
Dan and Hugh talk with Copywriter extraordinaire Sue Higgs, going through her amazing body of billboards and posters for Vauxhall, Smirnoff, Regal and BA… among many others.
Hugh and Dan talk with Dave Buonaguidi AKA @RealHackneyDave about his time in Adland and about what he’s up to now… still making posters for walls… but in galleries and homes around the world! … Continue readingEpisode 27 – Dave Buonaguidi
Dan and Hugh virtually meet up with the legend that is Sir John Hegarty. I’m not sure what else to add in this intro as… well…. its John Hegarty. He’s a frikkin’ legend. Just listen in….. it’s a proper belter this one. … Continue readingEpisode 26 – Sir John Hegarty
Dan and Hugh meet with founder of Uncommon London Nils Leonard, covering Outdoor work for Volvo, Tate, Habito, Brewdog and the 2020 Outdoor hall of fame campaign for B&Q. … Continue readingEpisode 25 – Nils Leonard
Hugh and Dan chat to Rich Denney, ECD @ St Lukes London about his billboard work for Carlsberg, NSPCC, Morrisons and of course last years impressive NHS/SHN proactive concept that took the world by storm. … Continue readingEpisode 24 – Rich Denney
The Bird is back… and this time it’s the Publicis years…. From London to New York, we hear about some of the amazing OOH work he’s presided over. … Continue readingEpisode 23 – Andy Bird Pt 2
Dan and Hugh meet up with Andy Bird, CCO of Publicis New York – albeit remotely for a chat about his amazing life and experiences behind many many billboards. Andy is an incredibly talented person who puts his success down to luck… … Continue readingEpisode 22 – Andy Bird Part 1
Recorded just before Christmas, Dan and Hugh talk to Group Strategy Director from Talon Outdoor, Ninja and by far the smartest person in the room Sophie Pemberton. Sophie takes us
Dan and Hugh welcome 2020 to the podcast. After the initial jokes about 2020 being a bit of a shit, we soon got into some of the amazing work 2020 supplied us under the duress of the COVID pandemic. … Continue reading#BestOf2020 – With Hugh and Dan