The Focus Group
The Focus Group, Tim Bennett, John Nash, BleavTim Bennett and John Nash—memorable class clowns in high school, now revolutionary LGBTQ marketing and advertising executives—invite you to share in a friendship that spans 40 plus years. Drawing on their combined corporate and entrepreneurial experience, the conversation ranges from the professional to the personal, and everything in between. Entertaining banter, unique voices, and smart content.... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 600 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryBusinessNewsMarketing | |||
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Shop Talk this week looks at a study by the real estate platform Redfin, which concludes that retirees should not rely on their homes to be a safety net unless they do the required maintenance and updating. Caught My Eye looks at a story that John di... more
In this episode of TFG Unbuttoned, Tim and John discuss the personalized handgun that Turkish President Erdogan gifted to NATO leaders last week. Also, an all LGBTQ+ racing team in Australia and the retirement of Ann Northrop from GAYUSA TV is noted.... more
Shop Talk this week looks at a study that makes a scientific claim for reading on paper, not screens, for better comprehension. Caught My Eye looks at the origin of fuzzy dice and a free jockstrap and harness giveaway by the streamer Tubi. Ferdinand ... more
John and Tim dissect recent news stories, including the controversy over Turkey blocking an LGBTQ Atlantis cruise, the shift to paperless airline boarding passes, and the dangers of sketchy gas station pills. They also share humorous anecdotes and cr... more
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- Excellent show!
John and Tim dig deeply into the heart of the matter. No fluff … great value per minute! Recommended.
Apple Podcasts5Aurora Author
United States9 months ago - The Original Focus Group Podcast
I’ve been listening to Tim and John since their days at SiriusXM. A bummer there is another podcast at The Bulwark that stole the name of this long-running show.
Apple Podcasts5OvershareUnited Statesa year ago - Always Great!
I have listened to you guys for over 10 years and always enjoy it. I’m listening to you talk about Target and had to say YES YES YES! The day Target announced their DEI change, I cancelled my Target Card and will never shop there again.
Apple Podcasts5WC MarkUnited Statesa year ago - Pay attention to your gender bias
In the episode “The Secret of Luck” (Sept 16, 2022) you quote directly from the article in Wired “The Secret of Being Lucky” by Virginia Heffernan (August 7, 2022). You continue to refer to the author Virginia, who is a woman as a ‘he’ and refer to her as if she were a male writer. It would’ve taken you 3 seconds to check who is the author of the piece you chose to devote the episode to and name it after. This is lazy. It is also particularly ironic considering that earlier in the same episode y... more
Apple Podcasts1IPO001United States3 years ago - Entertaining
You must look up man in the orange shirt! Fantastic film!
Apple Podcasts5deconstructedUnited States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #100 | United States/Business/Marketing |
Apple Podcasts | #250 |  Canada/Business/Marketing |
Apple Podcasts | #147 |  Mexico/Business/Marketing |
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Two veteran LGBTQ-focused marketing voices blend candid business commentary with personal banter, delivering a witty, insights-driven take on branding, advertising history, and current events. Episodes commonly explore topics like AI in small business, corporate perks, DEI and LGBTQ workplace culture, and timely culture/news items, all through a conversational lens that pairs practical takeaways with entertaining stories. The show stands out for its long-running chemistry between hosts, their willingness to push boundaries, and a bias toward actionable ideas you can apply at work or in marketing strategy, all while keeping humor and relatable anecdotes front and center.
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Recent guests on The Focus Group include:
1. Mike Bolo
2. Bob Garfield
3. Aurora Winter
4. Josh Olson
5. Greg Logan
6. Matt Britton
7. Ben Model
8. Todd Evans
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