On the debut episode of Ad-venturous, DTC’s new podcast, Avery Valerio from Pilothouse takes us deep into the making of one of the greatest ad campaigns of all time—Got Milk?.
From Aaron Burr to Beyoncé, the campaign is more than just milk mustaches; it’s a masterclass in understanding human behavior and turning bland products into culture.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why the absence of a product might be the most powerful narrative
How to build a repeatable creative process in a high-volume media environment
Why modern marketers should mine comment sections like focus groups
How “care” must precede creativity to generate memorable, sticky campaigns
Why small group brainstorms and protected creative time lead to the best work
[00:00:00] – Introduction
[00:07:00] – The focus group quote: “Only time I notice milk is when I run out”
[00:17:00] – The hilarious recap of the Aaron Burr ad
[00:22:00] – “If you’re not reading comments daily, you’re wasting a superpower”
[00:30:00] – How she protects her ad ideation space
[00:31:00] – “Does your ad spark emotion?” breakdown
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