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Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

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Under the Influence gives listeners a rare backstage pass into the hallways, boardrooms and recording studios of the ad industry.Join host and adman Terry O’Reilly for fascinating (and humorous) stories that connect the dots between pop culture, marketing and human nature.

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Episodes
  • Nobody's Ugly on Radio: The Superpower of Audio
    Mar 28 2026

    This week, we listen to the most creative use of sound and voice.

    Like the mattress company that gave people discounts based on how loud they snored.

    We’ll explore a radio campaign that says ugly is a superpower.

    And we’ll play a vinyl record that was left out in the sun that warns people about the harmful effects of UV rays.

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    28 mins
  • It's a Floor Wax and a Dessert Topping: Unintended Product Uses
    Mar 21 2026

    There are many products in the world that have “unintended uses.”

    Originally designed for one purpose, the general public has discovered alternate uses for these items.

    From Windex to baking soda to Ozempic, the makers of these products had no idea they would be used for so many unimagined tasks.

    And in one story today, the alternate use of diapers may surprise you.

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    28 mins
  • Sweaty Billboards: Marketing The Movies
    Mar 14 2026

    With the Oscars around the corner, we take a look at creative movie marketing.

    We’ll talk about miniature billboards that promoted Ant-Man.

    A billboard that actually sweated to promote an action film.

    And we’ll discuss a movie that was saved by a Beatle – then got banned, and was a box office success.


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    28 mins
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I tune in every Saturday to listen to Terry. Always a smile as he so colorfully tells the stories.

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