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Behind The Billboard

Dan Dawson, Hugh Todd
Out-Of-Home Advertising
Outdoor Advertising
Advertising
Billboards
Advertising Campaigns
Creativity
Creativity In Advertising
Manchester
Football
Marketing Campaigns
British Airways
Creative Direction
Street Art
Times Square
Mcdonald's
KFC
Buildhollywood
Community Engagement
Campaign Strategies
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A podcast series behind the people, posters, and preposterous ideas that have changed the landscape of Out-of-Home advertising.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes113Founded7 years ago
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Visuals: getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-112-tom-richards

Episode #112 features Tom Richards, Global CCO at 21GRAMS.

Tom, alongside Frank Mazzola, has led 21GRAMS to be ranked as the world’s third most creative health agency.

Prior to 21... more

Visuals: getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-111-btb-x-woo-conference-part-2

Recorded live at the WOO Congress 2026 in London just a fortnight ago, this is the second of our special Behind the Billboard episodes - and this time we’re on the Gl... more

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Visuals: getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-110-btb-x-woo-conference

In this special episode of Behind the Billboard, we’re coming to you from the World Out of Home Organization’s 2026 Congress in London - or, as the room has it, WOO! Recorde... more

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Visuals: getbehindthebillboard.com/episode-109-ben-billups

Episode #109 features Ben Billups, founder and CEO of Billups, the largest independent out-of-home specialist agency in the US.

We’ve wanted to get Ben on the show for a long time a... more

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Jay Young
MD of Grand Visual
Grand Visual
Episode: Episode 111 - BtB x WOO Conference [Part 2]
Nick Bell
Managing Director UK
Billups
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Elizabeth McIntyre
CEO of the Outdoor Media Association Australia and Move
Outdoor Media Association Australia / Move
Episode: Episode 111 - BtB x WOO Conference [Part 2]
Danielle Austin
MD at Evolve (Talon group)
Talon / Evolve
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Jamie Byrdak
CEO of North America Billups
Billups
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Simon Wall
CEO of the Glynt Group
Glynt Group
Episode: Episode 111 - BtB x WOO Conference [Part 2]
Sarah Parkes
Managing Partner at Talon
Talon
Episode: Episode 111 - BtB x WOO Conference [Part 2]
Tim Bleakley
Chairman of Ocean Group and board member of World Out of Home Organization
Ocean Group / World Out of Home Organization
Episode: Episode 110 - BtB x WOO Conference
Melanie Blood
Head of Ocean Labs at Ocean Outdoor
Ocean Outdoor
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Hosts

Dan Dawson
Host of Behind The Billboard with a long-running presence across episodes
Hugh Todd
Co-host providing industry perspectives and interview facilitation
Daniel
Co-host with involvement across multiple episodes

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • great show

    I thoroughly enjoy these. Insightful and fun. keep up the good work, chaps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    richard glendenning
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Graham

    Had the pleasure of working with these two over many decades. Good to hear them online. Those were the days boys. I shot the ‘Gladiator’ poster.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    X2zero
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great stuff

    Just listened to another back episode of your podcast. I’m always telling everyone I know that they should listen to it. The vicar was the only one who didn’t seem too keen.

    But here’s one tiny niggle. Can someone please edit out the sniffing. It was driving me mad on episode 25 the Nils Leonard one. Was it Dan or Hugh sniffing a load of lines? Surely you’re passed all that.

    But otherwise, brilliant stuff… keep riding that pony

    Rodge

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    redcardrodge
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Enlightening

    Highly recommendable. Amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mike1986!!
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Amazing!!!

    Love them so much!!! Highly recommended....

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    123Loz007
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Episode 108 - James Millers
Q: What was it like taking over the McDonald's account and leading the creative direction?
James describes the responsibility and trust involved, the emphasis on iconic branding and the opportunity to push iconic campaigns while balancing brand and local execution, and the collaborative culture at Leo's in shaping big, enduring work.
Episode 104 - Gavin Lester
Q: How has Zambezi changed since you joined?
Zambezi has expanded its capabilities beyond just strategy and creative to include media and production, making it a more integrated agency.
Episode 104 - Gavin Lester
Q: What was the inspiration behind the IV O'Clock campaign?
The campaign aimed to capture the energy lull at 4 p.m. and creatively engage audiences through a unique Times Square takeover.
Episode 103 - Katie DiNardo & Kelley Barrett
Q: Was the unwinnable claw machine idea your concept?
Yes, it stemmed from discussions at Uncommon to create a fun and engaging project during Fashion Week.
Episode 103 - Katie DiNardo & Kelley Barrett
Q: How are you both? And just tell us a little bit about what you're up to at the moment.
We're currently working at Uncommon and engaged in several exciting projects while planning our wedding.

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A business-facing show centered on outdoor advertising, creative leadership, and the intersection of media strategy and design. Across recent episodes, listeners hear from industry leaders about iconic OOH campaigns, the evolving role of data and technology in outdoor, and the tension between big creative ideas and executional realities. Guests range from agency creatives and chief officers to media and production leaders, with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, production challenges, and reflections on culture, trust, and the future of outdoor advertising. The show stands out for its candid discussions about partnerships, measurement, and the blending of art and media execution at scale across global campaigns.

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Recent guests on Behind The Billboard include:

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2. Nick Bell
3. Elizabeth McIntyre
4. Danielle Austin
5. Jamie Byrdak
6. Simon Wall
7. Sarah Parkes
8. Tim Bleakley

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