Advertising
Can Volkswagen Be More Racist? [Video]
21 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Volkswagen really needs to have a word with its marketing department before releasing another advert.
Red & Yellow Giving Away R2 Million In Digital Marketing Vouchers
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Red & Yellow Creative School of Business is giving away R2 million in vouchers for its famous Digital Marketing Aptitude Test (DMAT).
It’s Official: Fair Cape’s Cows Are Not “Happy”
08 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fair Cape Dairies has been handed a stern talking to from the Advertising Regulatory Board, for describing its cows as “happy”.
SA Marketing Guru’s Open Letter To Dlamini-Zuma, Patel, And Cele
04 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South African marketing guru Mike Abel’s open letter seems to have touched a nerve, and has been widely shared on social media.
Famous Ice Cream Outlet Has A Go At Carole Baskin
23 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s probably not a great time to share a last name with Carole Baskin, which is why an ice cream shop in Kansas decided to have a little fun.
Here’s What The Sasol ‘Glug Glug’ Baby Is Up To Now [Video]
06 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the years, Sasol has had some cracking adverts, and their ‘glug glug’ campaign remains a particularly memorable one from days gone by.
Nando’s Does It Again With Inspiring Lockdown Message [Video]
27 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The video is voiced by their co-founder, Robbie Brozin, and implores South Africans to “stay safe, stay home”.
Nando’s Takes Corona Swipe At KFC
19 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Nando’s couldn’t resist taking a stab at KFC after their UK coronavirus advertising fail.
Oscars Banned This Ad – Now It’s Gone Viral [Video]
12 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s the year 2020, and for some reason, certain topics, which should be mainstream, are still considered too ‘controversial’ for public television.
Burger King Expertly Trolls Failing McDonald’s
06 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
When a neighbouring McDonald’s closed in Japan, Burger King couldn’t resist giving them a rather snarky send-off.
Another One Of Those Weird Smartphone Ads From Pablo Escobar’s Brother [Video]
05 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We wouldn’t expect the brother of one of the world’s most notorious drug kingpins to be an honest businessman, and it looks like he isn’t.
Five Of The Best Super Bowl 2020 Ads [Videos]
03 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone’s tastes vary, and that’s also true for advertising. These Super Bowl 2020 ads do pop up in a number of ‘best ads’ lists, though, so don’t blame us.
Grieving Widower Confides In Google For Super Bowl Ad [Video]
30 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This Sunday, whilst a football match goes on, brands will also go head to head to try and secure their viral moment. Google may be the early leader.
Time-Waster: 2020 Super Bowl Ads [Videos]
27 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It costs an estimated $5,6 million for a 30-second ad spot on Super Bowl Sunday, and that’s aside from producing the advert itself. They better be decent, then.
Another Ad Apology As KFC Accused Of ‘Sexually Objectifying’ Women [Video]
21 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South African viewers won’t have seen this advert for the Zinger Popcorn Box, which aired in Australia, and has led to a public apology from KFC.
In Case You Missed It – Mavericks Now Has TWO Planes Flying Around Cape Town [Photo]
10 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Capetonians have grown accustomed to seeing a Mavericks banner above the city, but recently a second plane has been doing the rounds.
Gwyneth Paltrow Bought Herself A Vibrator For Christmas [Video]
11 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It looks like Gwyneth will be enjoying herself in the coming weeks, if this advert is anything to go by.
How SA’s Best Liked Advert Was Made [Videos]
09 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The famous Sasol advert that saw a little boy’s car go from ordinary to super-charged after a few ‘glugs’ of petrol remains South Africa’s all-time favourite.
The £100 Christmas Ad That “Blows John Lewis Out Of The Water” [Video]
05 Dec 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
John Lewis’ big-budget Christmas ad, featuring Excitable Edgar, is said to have cost around £7 million to make. This gem took just £100.
E.T. Reunites With Elliott In Touching Spielberg-Approved Christmas Ad [Video]
29 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve ever wondered whether or not E.T. saw Elliott again, the answer lies in this touching Christmas advert.
How Did We Miss This Superb Chicken Licken ‘Time Traveller’ Ad? [Video]
28 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone’s been talking about Nando’s and their #Mzansipoli ad, but have you met Thato the Time Traveller yet?
What Were Volkswagen Thinking With This Horrendous New Ad?
28 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Volkswagen have had their V6 Amarok advert pulled from the airwaves following a ruling from the Advertising Regulatory Board.
Orania, White Privilege, And The Race Card – Nando’s Delivers Again With #Mzansipoli Ad [Video]
26 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The latest Nando’s ad was released earlier this morning, and it’s already making waves on social media. Have a look for yourself.
Take A Look At The New John Lewis Christmas Ad [Video]
14 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every year, the UK department store rolls out a blockbuster to punt their wares, with their latest effort featuring a dragon named Edgar.
These Glenlivet Whisky Capsules Must Surely Be An Inside Joke? [Video]
07 Oct 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you a fan of sipping whisky, but you’ve grown tired of being forced to use a glass to do so? You could slug it out the bottle, or you could enjoy a capsule.
Steers Just Gave Burger King A Snotklap
30 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nobody likes a tattletale, although Steers has clearly come out on tops in the latest battle against Burger King.
Ronaldo’s Ad For His New Fragrance Is So Silly You Have To See It [Videos]
06 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t short of money, so I find it surprising that he keeps on appearing in these kinds of adverts. Also, let’s chat about the leopard print.
The Chilling Charlize Theron ‘SA Men’ Ad That Was Banned In 1999 [Video]
06 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Charlize Theron’s unsettling ‘South African Men’ advert is as relevant today as it was when it was banned in 1999.
Six South African Print Ads That Won Big At The Loeries
29 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Take a minute to appreciate the Loerie Awards’ selection of some of the best print adverts in South Africa right now.
Loerie Awards – These Are SA’s Four Best TV Ads [Videos]
27 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This past weekend, South Africa’s advertising agencies headed to Durban for the annual Loerie awards. Here are the TV ads that came out tops.
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