Dimalanta Design Group

Don Draper's Den

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Marketing insiders – Ernie Dimalanta and Chris Carratello of Dimalanta Design Group – team up to provide entertaining and casual insights into the crazy world of marketing and branding. Ernie and Chris reminisce on past legendary campaigns, and share their perspectives on today's marketing landscape. Listen to Don Draper's Den on Youtube, or Spotify. Watch and listen to new episodes every Tuesday evening and check us out on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for show highlights.

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Episodes

Episode 34. OZZY! 05.08.2025 59:01

Welcome back to Don Draper’s Den, where strategy meets sarcasm and the bourbon flows as freely as the hot takes. In this week’s episode, Chris Carratello and Ernie Dimalanta discuss the legend, Ozzy Osbourne. From real-world marketing mayhem to brand blunders and sales goldmines, no topic is off-limits in the Den. New episodes drop every Tuesday at 7 PM. #Marketing #Sales #Branding #Podcast #DonDr...

Episode 33. Influencers Are The Future, Fool! 29.07.2025 1:07:23

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss influencers, marketing, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 32. Blockbuster and Toxic Playgrounds 22.07.2025 58:16

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss brands, nostalgia, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full episode here: ⁠⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/dond... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highlights of the show: ⁠⁠⁠https://hoo.be/dondrapersden⁠⁠⁠⁠#dond.....

Episode 31. Be A Man, Fight That Cat! 15.07.2025 1:08:55

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss jacked empathy, nostalgia, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full episode here: ⁠https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/dond... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highlights of the show: ⁠⁠https://hoo.be/dondrapersden⁠⁠⁠⁠#...

Episode 30. Jacked Superheroes & Timothée Chalamet 08.07.2025 1:10:03

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss jacked superheroes, Timothée Chalamet, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full episode here: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/dond... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highlights of the show: ⁠https://hoo.be/dondrape...

Episode 29. 'Murica! 01.07.2025 1:06:20

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss 'Murica, nostalgia, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highlights of the show: https://hoo.be/dondrapersden#dondraper #dondrapersden #ErnieDimalanta #ChrisCarratello #DimalantaDesignGroup #market...

Episode 28. Oysters and Celebrity Hobby Horsing 24.06.2025 1:03:37

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss oysters, celebrity hobby horsing, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's Den for all...

Episode 27. The Back in the Day Episode 17.06.2025 1:07:01

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss nostalgia, branding, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highl...

Episode 26. Falconry & Other Non-negotiables 10.06.2025 1:06:59

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss falconry, branding, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highlights of the show: https://hoo.be/dondrapersden #dondraper #dondrapersden #ErnieDimalanta #ChrisCarratello #DimalantaDesignGroup #marke...

Episode 25. Track Suits & Personal Branding 03.06.2025 1:01:54

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss Track suits, persona branding, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the...

Episode 24. Don't Chief Me, Buddy! 29.04.2025 57:40

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss PR, perception vs perspective, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow Don Draper's Den for all the n...

Episode 23. Minecraft & Legend of White Socks 15.04.2025 1:07:16

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss Minecraft, white socks, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new hig...

Episode 22. Brand Identity & 80's Nostalgia 24.03.2025 1:06:47

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss brand identity, 80's nostalgia, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow Don Draper's Den for all the...

Episode 21. CRM Smash & Slide 11.03.2025 1:08:11

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss spring cleaning, CRMs, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highlights of the show:https://hoo.be/dondrapersden#dondraper #dondrapersden #ErnieDimalanta #ChrisCarratello #DimalantaDesignGroup #mark...

Episode 20. Super Bowl LIX Commercials and Halftime Show 05.03.2025 59:01

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss the Super Bowl commercials, halftime show, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow Don Draper's Den f...

Episode 19. Superbowl Ads and Eagle Fangs 21.02.2025 1:02:41

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss the Superbowl Ads, who they think will win in the Superbowl, and a whole bunch of nonsense. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Follow...

Episode 18. Cry Babies & Marketing Trends 05.02.2025 1:05:20

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss their reaction to crying, marketing trends, and the ethical concerns of new technology. This and of course a whole lot of shenanigans. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68RC4PY... Apple Podcasts: htt...

Episode 17. Goals, Influencers, and Marketing 09.01.2025 1:09:41

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. A new episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss their goals, influencers and marketing. This and of course a whole lot of shenanigans. Join us for a drink and step into Don Draper's Den. Download the full podcast here: Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's...

Episode 16. A Year to Remember, or Repeat? 03.01.2025 1:09:48

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. A new episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss new year resolutions. How do you stay motivated on keeping them, do you create goals for yourself, does your business create a marketing or business plan for the year to stay focused? This and of course a whole lot of shenanigans. Download the full podcast here:Spotify: https://po...

Episode 15. Santa, Soda & Surrendering my Mancard 24.12.2024 1:17:10

Here's another episode of @DonDrapersDen. A new episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss the their opinions about Christmas, the commercialization of Santa Clause by Coca Cola, and Ernie has to surrender his mancard due to his love for Hallmark movies. Download the full podcast here:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

Episode 14. Buy Now & Back Then 18.12.2024 1:07:12

Here's another episode of Don Draper's Den. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss the new Netflix show - Buy Now The Shopping Conspiracy. Download the full podcast here:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highlights of the show:https://hoo.be/dondrapersden #dondraper...

Episode 13. Thanksgiving Memories & Black Friday Follies 29.11.2024 1:07:12

Here's another episode of Don Draper's Den. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss share Thanksgiving memories and discuss Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales. Do people even want to shop stores anymore? Download the full podcast here:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new...

Episode 12. AI is Going to Rule the World 22.11.2024 1:07:26

Here's another episode of Don Draper's Den. New episodes posted every week. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss artificial intelligence (AI), how it impacts marketers and how it will take over the world! :) Download the full podcast here:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highlights of the show:h...

Episode 11. Election Narrative Landslide Victory 13.11.2024 57:38

Here's another episode of Don Draper's Den. New episodes posted every week on Tuesday evenings. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta discuss how clear election narratives lead to landslide victory for Donald Trump over Kamala Harris. Download the full podcast here:Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Don Draper's Den for all the new highli...

Episode 10. Polls, Meximelts, & Big Data 06.11.2024 54:15

Here's another episode of Don Draper's Den. New episodes posted every week on Tuesday evenings. Chris Carratello & Ernie Dimalanta are sick of all the election talk. This spurs on the discussion of Taco Bell's Beef Meximelt, and Big Data and the impact it plays in marketing. Also, if you're going to go vegetarian just eat Indian food! Download the full podcast here:Spotify: https://podcasters.spot...