Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

S6E15 - Guys and Dolls: Gender Marketing, Part I

This week, we delve into the controversial world of Gender Marketing. How did it all start? Why are aisles and products separated by gender? Why do some companies charge women more than men for identical items? Marketing different products to different genders leads to profit but also to big consequences.  It’s not a black-and-white issue, but it’s definitely pink and blue… We know you want to listen to all the ads in this show. On the off-chance you don’t, <a href="https://apostrophe.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">subscribe ad-free here.</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.