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The Focus Group

The Focus Group

By: The Focus Group Tim Bennett John Nash Bleav
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Tim 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. We’re all business. Except when we’re not.2024 Tribury Productions Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Marketing Marketing & Sales Politics & Government
Episodes
  • TFG Unbuttoned: Happy Pride

    TFG Unbuttoned: Happy Pride
    Jun 16 2026

    TFG Unbuttoned is the 20-minute companion podcast from The Focus Group. Happy Pride! This week Tim and John discuss a PRIDE train in Chicago, and an advertising campaign from Hello Fresh that did not land well—according to PRIDE purists. Also, The Great American State Fair, which is to take place on the National Mall starting June 25th, has seen several states say they will not participate due to costs and partisan politics.

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    26 mins
  • Procrastination Is a Science

    Procrastination Is a Science
    Jun 13 2026

    Shop Talk this week explores the science behind procrastination, the impact of emotions, and how stress influences our tendency to delay tasks. Caught My Eye asks whether a model, who sits for a painting now worth millions, should get a little more than the initial day rate as a bonus. Also, was Walt Disney really frozen upon death? William Rosenberg, founder of Dunkin’ Donuts, is our Business Birthday.

    We’re all business. Except when we’re not.

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    56 mins
  • TFG Unbuttoned: The Topmost Hostile States for LGBTQ Business

    TFG Unbuttoned: The Topmost Hostile States for LGBTQ Business
    Jun 9 2026

    Up for discussion? Two articles related to acceptance of marriage equality and states that have a hostile LGBTQ business environment. It will surprise no one that “blue states” are more LGBTQ friendly in all aspects when compared to the current “red states”. Also, a descendant of flag maker Betsy Ross donates her sewing table to the Betsy Ross Museum in Philadelphia as the country celebrates its 250th.

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    YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a


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    24 mins
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