Advertising
Incredible Marketing Vibes As PlayStation Owns The London Underground
19 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The PlayStation 5 (PS5) has just been released, and if London-based gaming fans had somehow missed the build-up to the big day, the Underground should take care of that.
These German Couch Potato Ads Are Top Notch [Video]
17 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In 2020, being a hero means something very different to what it meant back in the day.
Looks Like Kazakhstan Has Finally Embraced Borat [Video]
27 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After years of dismissing Borat’s highly unflattering portrayal of the country, Kazakhstan officials look to be adopting a different approach.
People Have Spent A Lot Of Money On This Zuckerberg Takedown Ad [Video]
22 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new video is set to appear on American TV later today, taking aim at Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Enjoy Berlin’s COVID-19 Ad Featuring A Senior Citizen Flipping The Bird
15 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Germany might not be too fond of the advert, but I reckon the elderly lady flipping anti-maskers the bird might put a smile on your face.
UK ‘Fatima’s Next Job’ Recruitment Ad Condemned
13 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Advertisers might want to take into consideration that tensions are high at the moment, especially in industries that have been hit hard by lockdowns.
Pantone Has Released A New Red Colour – For Periods
01 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Pantone has teamed up with Swedish menstruation products brand Intimina to launch a campaign to combat period stigma.
No, Dis-Chem Didn’t Create This Ad Mocking Clicks
09 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It would be pretty easy for Dis-Chem to have a cheeky dig at Clicks, given the current climate, but the retailer has distanced itself from a supposed ad doing the rounds on social media.
UPDATED: In Case You Missed Clicks’ Racist Ad And Malema’s Threats
07 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Clicks has been widely criticised for an online ad that was swiftly pulled from the site, but Malema and the EFF aren’t satisfied.
Burger King’s Fart Ad Upsets Farmers [Video]
17 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the advert, the fast food chain encourages farmers to change their cows’ diets, in order to reduce the number of greenhouse emissions.
This Is What The New Johnnie Walker PAPER Bottle Looks Like
16 Jul 2020 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
With the current lockdown restrictions, I don’t really care what the bottle is made of, as long as it pours into my mouth with some degree of success.
What Is The Deal With Clover’s New ‘Smurf’ Commercial? [Video]
06 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The company’s new social media campaign, #WhyCloverBlue, launched with a strange video that has been widely criticised.
Simple Trick Lets You Enjoy YouTube Ad-Free
15 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If YouTube adverts are messing with your vibe, you’re just one full stop away from living an ad-free life.
Naked Porn Stars Show Up Unannounced In Viral New Zealand Ad [Video]
15 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New Zealand is tackling internet safety with some incredibly funny adverts that give Nando’s a run for their money.
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.
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