The Gruen Transfer
The Gruen Transfer
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The Gruen Transfer

6.6 / 10
2008
14 seasons
40 episodes
Comedy

Advertising: how it works, and how it works on us. Decode and defuse the commercial messages that swirl through our lives, with the help of a panel of ad industry experts.

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Beer

    28-05-2008

    Wil Anderson hosts the first episode of The Gruen Transfer. The panel discuss why beer ads work, the beauty industry and the segment "The Pitch" includes a competition between two...

  • Ep 2

    2.Undies

    04-06-2008

    Wil Anderson hosts The Gruen Transfer with regular panelists Russel Howcroft and Todd Sampson, and guest panelists Jane Caro and Darryl Parsons. Segments include a competition betw...

  • Ep 3

    3.Banks

    11-06-2008

    his week's panel included regulars Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft along with guest panelists Bridget Taylor and Matt Eastwood. Ads discussed were: "Transport for London - Moonw...

  • Ep 4

    4.Chocolate

    18-06-2008

    Wil Anderson, Todd Sampson, and Russel Howcroft are joined this week by Jane Caro and Dan Gregory. Segments include the bum-vertising challenge: what would you advertise on homeles...

  • Ep 5

    5.4WD

    25-06-2008

    The panel this week consists of regulars Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft, and guests Dee Madigan and Bram Williams. The segments include: What's Wrong With This Ad? a dog food a...

  • Ep 6

    6.Feminine Hygiene

    02-07-2008

    Todd Sampson and Russel Howcroft and guests Jane Caro and Matt Eastwood make up this week's panel. The segments are What's This Ad For? a French crime channel ad. How Do You Sell...

  • Ep 7

    7.Road Safety

    09-07-2008

    Wil, Todd, and Russel are joined by Bridget Taylor and Dan Gregory to decide what kind of commercial endorsement would be appropriate for John Howard, How Do You Sell... road saf...

  • Ep 8

    8.Telcos

    16-07-2008

    This week's panel consists of Todd, Russel, Dee Madigan, and Matt Eastwood. The segments ask: What to advertise on sheep? How Do You Sell... phones. The Pitch to embrace glob...

  • Ep 9

    9.Skincare

    23-07-2008

    This week's panel consists of Todd, Russel, Jane Caro, and Bram Williams. The segments talk about Nude Creams, the Back up, and Brand Builders How Do You Sell... Skin Care. Th...

  • Ep 10

    10.Cannes

    30-07-2008

    This week's panel consists of Todd, Russel, Bridget Taylor and Dan Gregory. The segments talk about Zoot Reviews, the Whopper Freakout, Schweppes "Burst" and the Cadbury's Gorill...

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