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These 1950s-Inspired Vespa Posters Are Very Cool [Images]
04 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Few could have predicted that a small scooter produced in 1949 would become such a cultural phenomenon, and that history is once again being celebrated.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Classic BMW Ad Pokes Fun At Retiring Mercedes-Benz CEO [Video]
24 May 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
BMW’s latest advert pays tribute to, and also pokes fun at, retiring Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche.
‘Horrific’ Sydney Real Estate Promo Video Goes Viral Across The World
17 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
This property ad has been described as “so breathtakingly horrific that it borders on art”.
Apple’s New “Underdogs” Advert Is Brilliant [Video]
05 Apr 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Everyone loves to root for the underdogs, which is part of what makes Apple’s new advert so entertaining.
Before And After – Listen To The Banned ‘Simply Asia Radio’ Ad [Audio]
28 Mar 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
South Africans accused restaurant group Simply Asia of stereotyping Thai people in their latest radio advert.
Apple’s New Privacy-Themed iPhone Ad Is A Goodie [Video]
15 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple’s new advert drives home the importance of privacy, not only on our phones but in everyday life, in the best possible way.
Mecer’s New #WeAreAllSouthAfrican Advert Is A Complete And Utter Mess [Video]
27 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We like to promote South African owned and run businesses, that create jobs and empower this country’s citizens, but this advert is a fail.
Can We Talk About NetFlorist’s Offensive Advertising? [Videos]
19 Feb 2019 by Carrie / 3 Comments
If you’re familiar with NetFlorist’s advertising, you probably know a chap called Harold. Let’s just say that not everyone is a fan.
South African Man Behind The Hilarious ‘Food Porn’ Super Bowl Ad [Video]
30 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Among this year’s most-hyped Super Bowl ads is a viral sensation, written by South African Melusi Mhlungu, that makes fun of ‘food porn’.
Our First Super Bowl Ad Features Steve Carell, Cardi B, and Lil Jon [Video]
29 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Pepsi’s new Super Bowl ad brings together Steve Carell, Cardi B, and Lil Jon to show the world that the soft drink is more than okay.
It’s Official: Kulula’s New Ad Is NOT Racist [Video]
21 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Bonita Ngwenya thinks that Kulula’s “Don’t be a #TravelHater” campaign is racist. Thankfully, everyone else disagrees.
Gillette’s New Ad Has Some Men (And Piers Morgan) Very Angry [Video]
15 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Gillette’s world-famous slogan, “The Best a Man Can Get”, doesn’t mean that men can’t become better people. Dare suggest it, though, and tempers boil over.
Apple Just Trolled Amazon And Google And It’s Brilliant
08 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple trolled Amazon and Google with a cheeky billboard, calling the rival companies out on their privacy issues.
You Don’t Have To Speak French To Love This Christmas Ad [Video]
11 Dec 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Parents have the ability to make you cringe, but life has a funny way of coming full circle. This French advert is a perfect example of that.
Here’s The Jennifer Lawrence Dior Ad Causing A Stink [Video]
26 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 3 Comments
The influx of controversial ads continues, and this time it’s Jennifer Lawrence and Dior under fire for cultural appropriation.
Everyone’s Raving About SA’s Latest Viral Ad – “Zero Bucks Given” [Video]
22 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Anyone who has ever worked in an office will want to live vicariously through this guy, who has no bucks left to give.
Check Out Apple’s Pixar-Inspired Holiday Advert [Video]
21 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Apple’s Pixar-inspired animated holiday advert isn’t an absolute tear-jerker, but it should still give you the warm and fuzzies.
How A Kenyan Ice Hockey Team Ended Up Starring In A Canadian Advert [Video]
08 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
A few years ago, a Canadian living in Kenya started the country’s first ice hockey team. There was only one problem: they had no one else to play.
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