Breaking down 8 Mad Men pitches

Hey founders 👋

Ready to add some Madison Avenue magic to your company’s marketing strategy? In today's episode, we're stepping into the world of '60s advertising to unpack some timeless wisdom.

I absolutely love Mad Men, and every time I watch it, I can't help but notice how Don Draper's pitches are a goldmine for founders.

So, grab your Old Fashioned 🥃 as I break down what makes these presentations truly great.

Let's dive in!

The pitches

• Hilton (Season 3, Episode 9)

• Heinz Ketchup (Season 6, Episode 4)

• Heinz Beans (Season 5, Episode 6)

• Lucky Strike (Season 1, Episode 1)

• Kodak Carousel (Season 1, Episode 13)

• Jaguar (Season 5, Episode 11)

• Belle Jolie (Season 1, Episode 8)

• Kellogg's (Unfrosted)

Episode timestamps

(00:00) Coming up on today’s episode

(00:20) Show intro

(00:36) The Hilton pitch

(01:53) The Heinz Ketchup pitch

(03:09) The Heinz Beans pitch

(04:26) The Lucky Strike pitch

(06:30) The Kodak Carousel pitch

(08:34) The Jaguar pitch

(09:53) The Belle Jolie pitch

(10:52) The Kellogg’s pitch

(12:28) That’s a wrap!

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