{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67e12a94b2d248387458d81a/683f29a4a73556324a0b38b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mascots Gone Mad: Reinventing Brand Icons | Brain vs Bot","description":"<p>In this <strong>bold and bizarre</strong> episode of <em>Brain vs Bot</em>, your hosts dive into the <strong>wild world of mascots</strong>—those cheerful, creepy, or confusing characters that represent our favourite brands. But instead of Ronald McDonald or the Michelin Man, we're talking fresh faces. Very fresh.</p><p><br></p><p>One host pitches a charming crouton with a French accent. The other unleashes a literal rock that becomes an international wellness icon. And Rita? She builds the perfect mascot from code—optimised for brand recognition, viral appeal, and minimal emotional labour.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Will the humans win with charm and nostalgia</strong>, or will Rita's data-driven mascot take the marketing crown? Grab your branded stress ball and tune in.</p>","author_name":"Neil & Jon"}