About this episode

The episode explores the very first commercials ever produced for various famous products and companies.

This week, we take a look at marketing  firsts. Specifically, the very first commercials ever produced for famous products and companies. From the debut of the Jolly Green Giant, to the first AIDS PSAs, to the very first pharmaceutical ad, all the way to the first iPhone commercial, we say hello to these products and issues for the very first time. We know you want to listen to all the ads in this show. On the off-chance you  don’t ,  subscribe ad-free here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Terry O'Reilly

Topics covered

• marketing history
• first commercials
• advertising
• product launches
• cultural impact

Keywords

• first commercials
• advertising history
• Jolly Green Giant
• AIDS PSAs
• iPhone commercial

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Jolly Green Giant, iPhone

Books & works: first pharmaceutical ad

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