Gruen - Episode Guide

Gruen is back to find out why we buy what we buy. And why the ads on the side of our internet browser want us to buy more. Wil, Russel, Todd & a team of new & familiar faces will deconstruct the advertising landscape.

Gruen returns to ask: How do you sell the NBN, why big companies are bashing hipsters & the weird advertising trend of rapid aging. A Pitch to convince North Korea to aim somewhere else & Ads You Couldn't Make in 2017.

How to sell online dating when the product is you. A new Apple Watch campaign which is a matter of life & death. The Pitch smashes brand avocado & a look at who we were & how far we've come in Ads You Couldn't Make in 2017.

Wil Anderson, Russel Howcroft & Todd Sampson pick over the good, the bad and the ugly of advertising. They explore the dark arts of branding & spin with a trusty team of advertising experts, including panellist Dee Madigan.

The show that unpicks the dark arts of advertising, branding and spin is back. Wil Anderson, Russel Howcroft and Todd Sampson are joined by a trusty team of advertising experts, including Dee Madigan and Claire Salvetti.

This week on Gruen, Wil, Todd, Russel and guest panellists, Kimberlee Wells and Claire Salvatti discuss:

Facebook's new ad campaign - a company in crisis and the evolution of Brand Zuckerberg.

Plus, selling Australia to the USA. We follow up on Tourism Australia's Dundee reboot.

And a 'Pitch' to shut down the internet.

Gruen returns with a deep dive into supermarket collectables, Google's new campaign and a Pitch persuading meat eaters to go vegan and vegans to eat meat. Joining Wil, Todd and Russel are Dee Madigan and Karen Ferry.

Wil and the team look at milkvertising: how dairy and alternative milks are vying to fill our cups. Plus books as brands, the marketing marathon that was the INEOS 1:59 Challenge and It's Fix it or Bin it on The Pitch.

Brandspiration, domestic tourism and how your state sells itself, the PR crisis engulfing spring racing season and a Pitch for and against Halloween. Wil is joined by Todd, Russel, Karen Ferry and Carolyn Miller.

It's easy being green, according to brands. What campaigns are making a difference and what's just greenwashing? Plus, the fallout from #philausophy, wage theft and the Pitch takes on gambling. Wil is joined by Todd, Russel, Nitsa Lotus and Emily Taylor.

How pizza + robots = $, a taxi campaign that puts the rank in taxi rank, the selling of Australia's worst serial killer & privacy vs oversharing on The Pitch. Wil is joined by Todd, Russel, Christina Aventi and Dee Madigan.

It's a whole new world as Disney takes on Netflix in the streaming wars. A Pitch to double or halve the population. And Australia Post delivers Christmas cheer. Joining Wil are Todd, Russel, Claire Salvetti and Kirsty Muddle.

On the Gruen final: getting into the Christmas spirits - how alcohol marketing is adapting to Aussies drinking less. AfterPay and gratification now, pay later. And on The Pitch, everything is fine vs everything is f***ed.

Gruen is back and putting Coronavirus messaging to the test without shoving a swab up your nose. And why is TikTok advertising on the telly? Also, what's TikTok? Plus a pitch to either love or ditch the office.

How a pandemic fell into soap's hands, brands giving thanks and can a bushfire campaign go too far? Plus the Pitch saves journalism, unless that's fake news. Joining Wil, Todd and Russel is Christina Aventi and Emily Taylor.

What's cooked about the way we're sold chook? Can telcos fight conspiracies with a 5G-up? And a pitch to save or end the arts. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Priya Patel and Sunita Gloster.

How did Kmart make being cheap cool? And with two out of three Aussies gaming we ask how did games ride the green pipe to the mainstream? Joining Wil, Todd and Russel are Christina Aventi and Karen Ferry.

The sweaty world of fitness, gymfluencers and a Hemsworth. Plus Allens Lollies, the Cheese-That-Shall-Be-Renamed and how brands responded to Black Lives Matter. Wil, Todd & Russel are joined by Camey O'Keefe and Priya Patel.

On the Gruen season finale, hindsight is 2020 as we look at some of the biggest ads of the longest year. Plus the thrilling conclusion of The Unmasked Jingler. Joining Wil, Todd and Russel are Sunita Gloster and Karen Ferry.

We return with a jab at the vaccine rollout. The Pitch gets a shot in the arm, and The Simpsons are on the catwalk for Balenciaga - as if they need the D'oh. Wil is joined by Todd, Russel, Dee Madigan and Sunita Gloster.

We unbox the world of online delivery and unravel the breakfast of your nightmares. Our pitch agencies take on the challenge of homeschooling. Wil, Todd, and Russel are joined by Christina Aventi and Karen Ferry.

We're paying out online gambling. Plus the Pitch makes an each-way bet on abolishing the states. And when did fresh ads for fresh breath get so extra? Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Carolyn Miller and Dee Madigan.

Facebook goes meta, car companies go electric and an insurance company dances into international controversy. Plus a pitch worthy of the silver screen. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Christina Aventi and Sunita Gloster.

What happens when the biggest band in the world teams up with a smaller brand like McDonald's? Plus we unbottle how we're sold water. Wil, Todd, and Russel are joined by Karen Ferry and Pia Chaudhuri.

Tech companies want you to buy now and pay, and pay, and pay. Plus the risky business of selling sunglasses - is it a bright future or shady deals? Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Karen Ferry and Kirsty Muddle.

We pull apart Lego brick by brick, find out what's fishy in the salmon industry, and on the Pitch, our agencies shake up consent campaigns. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Sunita Gloster and Emily Taylor.

'Tis the season for rampant consumerism! Gruen unwraps Christmas campaigns, dissects disturbing novelty flavours, plus a Pitch to reinvent the working week. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Karen Ferry and Carolyn Miller.

How is ad land selling summer? Chanel's Ad-vent calendar, the skincare industry gets an injection of marketing and a Pitch to start (or stop) having kids. Wil is joined by Russel, Dee Madigan, Emily Taylor and Pia Chaudhuri.

Will Top Gun 2 put military recruitment in cruise control? How does ASIO sell the spy life? And sex toys have a new vibe. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Dee Madigan and Karen Ferry.

How the servo pumps us full of ads. The Pitch asks if it's okay to lie to kids. Plus a look at the latest campaign to stop violence against women. Wil and Russel are joined by Adam Ferrier, Annie O'Rourke, and Camey O'Keefe.

How do modern briefs brands sell to you? Plus the other hardware store declares war on the other, other hardware store. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Priya Patel and Christina Aventi.

Pet food is going gourmet. We'll roll up a newspaper and bop advertisers on the nose. And can bad reviews sell a product? Find out on our 1-star show. Wil and Todd are joined by Adam Ferrier, Karen Ferry and Lauren Zonfrillo.

We celebrate Aunty's 90th with a look back at how the ABC sells the ABC. Are we ready to wash our hands of germaphobe brands? Find out on our super hygienic show. Wil and Todd join Dee Madigan, Sunita Gloster and Priya Patel.

We peer through the porthole as the cruise industry hits the high seas again. Plus meal kits and grocery apps have doorbells ringing in the race to your front door. Wil, Todd and Russel join Karen Ferry and Emily Taylor.

The real estate industry is open for inspection. Is selling The Great Australian Dream an advertising nightmare? Plus can sport give offside brands a clean sheet? Wil, Todd and Russel join Lauren Zonfrillo and Liana Rossi.

On the thrilling season finale for Gruen: Spills, Thrills, Brand Shills and of course, Puppet Wils. Bunnings will be watching. Will you? Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Camey O'Keefe and Christina Aventi.

Gruen is back to run over the influx of American pickup trucks and blow smoke in the face of teen vaping. Plus a pitch for Gen Z to hail the King. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Dee Madigan, Christina Aventi and Karen Ferry.

This week, the punts at sports betting companies are backing themselves to beat new rules and the panel takes a look at a very racy eye test. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Camey O'Keefe, Emily Taylor and Carolyn Miller.

Our panelists checkout how supermarkets are milking the cost of living crisis. Plus the Aussie toilet paper brand that's flush with cash. Wil Anderson is joined by Todd Sampson, Liana Rossi, Sunita Gloster and Karen Ferry.

The panel goes plastic fantastic as brand Barbie's wildest dreams come true. Plus can job search advertising inspire the employed? Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Camey O'Keefe, Milla McPhee and Russel Howcroft.

Just when you thought you were safe while you slept, brands are jumping into our beds. Plus the world is flipping out over Sam Kerr. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Dee Madigan, Sunita Gloster and Russel Howcroft.

We're tired of drink brands trying to sell energy. Plus how insurance ads are making disasters unnaturally fun. Wil is joined by Russel Howcroft, Karen Ferry, Kirsty Muddle and Todd Sampson.

Scammers beware! Telcos are calling in reinforcements to sell security. Plus can a phone ad save a pig's life? Wil Anderson is joined by Todd Sampson, Liana Rossi, Priya Patel and Russel Howcroft.

Amazon has competition, Solo is advertising hard and brands are selling air. Sit back, relax and take a breath while it's still free. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Christina Aventi, Dee Madigan and Russel Howcroft.

On an unmissable final episode, we round up the best and worst ads we've seen this year, stun them and put them out to pasture. Wil is joined by Russel Howcroft, Karen Ferry, Camey O'Keefe and Todd Sampson.

Gruen is back and everybody's Hubblin'. We have ads that make us want to scream and Kia has a campaign ready for the hall of fame. Ute beauty. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Camey O'Keefe and Karen Ferry.

Hubbl & Andy prove a Hubbler's work is never through, Michael Hill goes from shoppingtown to tinseltown & Smiths Chips release a pack of dogs. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Lauren Zonfrillo, Liana Rossi and Russel Howcroft.

Garnier shouts a round for your hair, influencers are going grey, Suzuki trip through time and one ad challenges our assumptions. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon, Karen Ferry and Russel Howcroft.

Twisties wants you to vote in a cheesy by-election, Virgin's TikToks are making you late and LG launches a knock knock fridge. Wil is joined by Camey O'Keefe, Christina Aventi, Jasmin Bedir and Russel Howcroft.

Telstra has a new ad, Crocs become cool, Telstra has a new ad, Extra puts gum to our heads, and Telstra has a lot of new ads. Plus a pitch to Buy Nothing.

Joining Wil and Russel are Emily Taylor, Adam Ferrier and Dee Madigan.

Spriggy NABs our pocket money, Allianz goes for gold and the panel goes full Speedo. Plus a pitch for Compulsory Organ Donation. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Lauren Zonfrillo, Carolyn Miller and Russel Howcroft.

Mitsubishi's new make is caught making out and Subway has all its balls in the air. Plus a pitch for Bottled Air. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Camey O'Keefe, Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon and Russel Howcroft.

Coles Simply solves the cost of living crisis and Dynamo puts a new spin on working from home. Plus a pitch to abolish co-ed schools. Wil Anderson is joined by Todd Sampson, Sunita Gloster, Liana Rossi and Jane Caro.

Nintendo Switches at birth, Brita drip feeds a new product and we become masters of our Domain. Plus a pitch to kick parents off Facebook. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Christina Aventi, Camey O'Keefe, and Russel Howcroft.

Woolies tries a fresh tactic, Lynx still stinks and an ad that celebrates your bond with a roof. Plus a pitch to get Gen Z to watch TV. Wil is joined by Todd Sampson, Jasmin Bedir, Karen Ferry and Russel Howcroft.

We look at the ad that made you scream 'crikey' and ask if the new Bankwest ads are the Bankworst. Plus our first ever audience suggested pitch. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Karen Ferry and Camey O'Keefe.

Tonight on Gruen, we solve the mystery of the new KFC logo, join the latest collectable craze and get high... on running. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Renata Yannoulis and Lauren Zonfrillo.

Tonight on Gruen Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon and Liana Rossi.

This week on Gruen, we throw on our White Fox hoodies, give Allianz the bird and convince our friends to help us build IKEA furniture.

This week on Gruen: we track your every move to keep you safe. We ask if Telstra has made the most annoying ad ever? Plus we try the syringe-based diet. We've never felt better! Wil Anderson, Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft are joined by Christina Aventi and Dee Madigan.

Tonight on Gruen, we get lost in Aldi and buy a bottle of CLR, a packet of talking crumpets and the latest must-have fashion accessory - a water bottle. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Karen Ferry and Renata Yannoulis.

We improve urine with Swisse vitamins, improve smiles with Colgate's purple goo and improve scabbing off parents with Wise. Plus, we try to save Big W. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Jessica Sutanto and Lauren Zonfrillo.

The Gruen team solve one of life's great mysteries. What has more layers, Westpac's scam protection or Kleenex's new luxury tissue? Plus, we juggle chainsaws. Wil, Todd and Russel are joined by Carolyn Miller and Liana Rossi.

On Gruen, we solve all your problems. Menopause? We've got a pill for that. Need tough tiny cheese? We've got black Babybels. The only problem we couldn't solve was the whereabouts of the Kia Tasman. We're still looking for it. Wil and Todd are joined by Dee Madigan, Emily Taylor and Kiranpreet Kaur Dhillon.

To celebrate Gruen's penultimate episode we chuck on our Akubras, hydrate with Liquid IV and freshen up our shirt potatoes with Rexona. That's right, we're riding our way to the end of the season. Wil and Todd are joined by Jasmin Bedir, Camey O'Keefe and Jessica Sutanto.

It's the season final of Gruen so we're grabbing a Malibu, sitting back and relaxing. We've got you covered. There's moisturiser for men, Pistachio Papi for everyone else and some Punirunes the kids can get stuck into. Wil and Todd are joined by Christina Aventi, Karen Ferry and Renata Yannoulis.