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Advertising
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Getting Creepy Ads Relating To Things You Talk About? Do This To Turn Facebook’s Microphone Access Off
31 Oct 2017 by Reinhardt / 5 Comments
Every now and then you might realise that an advert relating to a topic you have been speaking about pops up on your newsfeed. Well, instead of freaking out, read this.
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Will Ferrell Really, Really Wants You To Put Your Phone Down During Dinner [Videos]
25 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Most of us are guilty of spending a little too much time glued to our phones or tablets, and that’s also true around the dinner table. Will Ferrell has a problem.
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Nivea’s New Ad Actively Promotes Black People Being Whiter [Video]
20 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Nivea has once again come under fire, this time regarding a campaign that advertises a product giving you visibly fairer skin. That hasn’t gone down well.
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Nando’s Made A Pretty Sweet Doccie All About South African Street Art [Video]
10 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Nando’s has long been a fan of South African street art, so much so that they got King ADZ to create a doccie on the subject. You won’t be disappointed.
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Local Comedian Nails Hilarious Response To Dove Ad Fail
10 Oct 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dove dropped the ball in a big way, again, and that has led to much ridiculing online. This take on the matter might be our favourite response yet.
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Attention Black Women – Dove Lotion Will Turn You White!
09 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Dove’s latest beauty ad campaign over in America has been swiftly deleted, after allegations of racism and colourism flooded the brand’s social pages.
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Got Bush? This Local Ad Campaign Definitely Does
06 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Greenpop is getting in on water-wise gardening in the Cape, and their latest campaign is a pretty cheeky take on the merits of growing that bush.
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Please Enjoy Chicken Licken’s New Advert [Video]
28 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Chicken Licken have been churning out uniquely South African adverts for years now, but this time around they headed to Iceland.
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Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn – All The SA Social Media Stats
19 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
South Africa’s social media data king yesterday released his company’s annual report, detailing some basic facts about various platforms. Instagram, you’re slipping.
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KFC’s New Ad Is Surprisingly Entertaining [Video]
13 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We always enjoy well-made South African adverts, even if they can be hard to come by. Credit to KFC for their latest effort, which mocks what we’re used to seeing.
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Another Beautiful South African Ad To Loosen Up Those Tear Ducts [Video]
12 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
It all begins on a farm out in the Karoo, and takes you on a trip that highlights friendship, support and a whole lot of South African nostalgia.
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Andy Samberg Fought Taylor Swift In This Ad [Video]
08 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Get on the wrong side of T-Swift and chances are you’ll end up on one of her tracks, although she gets her revenge on Andy Samberg a little sooner than that.
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Ever Caught A Glass Just Before It Hits The Ground? This Ad Nails That Feeling [Video]
18 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Combining relief, elation and a sense of achievement, the quick-thinking glass catch is highly underrepresented in advertising. Finally, someone doing it justice.
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Kiwi Ad Campaign Full Of Cow Puns Should Put A Smile On Your Face [Videos]
14 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ever since Flight of the Conchords blew up, there’s been a market for deadpan Kiwi humour. This new campaign is looking to take advantage of that.
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Take A Guess How Much It Costs FNB And MTN To Sponsor The Springboks Every Year
08 Aug 2017 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
FNB have just been announced as a Springbok sponsor, along with MTN owning the front of the jersey. Both are paying serious cash for that honour.
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Adweek Pick Their Best Commercials Of 2017 So Far [Videos]
01 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2017 has had its fair share of flops, but there also a few ads that stand out from the rest. Some of the usual suspects feature but there are new faces. too.
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Say Goodbye To Coke Zero
27 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
History shows that some of Coke’s biggest announcements have met with intense customer backlash, so who knows how this one is going to play out.
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These Students Just Embarrassed Every Major Ad Agency At The American Advertising Awards [Video]
06 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Think about all the money ad agencies in America spend on creating the perfect commercial, and then watch these students blow them out of the water.
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The SA Tourism Board In Australia Has Been Very Cheeky With Their Latest Promo Video
06 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Australia and South Africa have always enjoyed a spot of banter, so here’s hoping they enjoy the new promo video our tourism board Down Under just released.
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Three Local Ad Campaigns That Cleaned Up At #CannesLions This Year [Videos]
05 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is where the world’s agencies do battle, and this year was a mighty fine one for South Africa.
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Teazers Have Been Very Naughty With Their #PrisonStrippers Advert
27 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As the #PrisonStrippers story spread yesterday, the window of opportunity for local strip clubs popped open. Teazers haven’t let it slip by without a poke.
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OUTsurance Is Having An Absolute Mare And It’s Hitting The Bottom Line
23 Jun 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It’s been a pretty torrid week for everyone at OUTsurance, their Father’s Day ad being torn apart. Now it seems that boycott is gathering steam.
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Dog Food Ad Shot In The Transkei Is Giving People All The Feels [Video]
22 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
We will never tire of adverts set in South Africa’s gorgeous landscape, and this one filmed in the Transkei can now be added to the list.
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Position Available At 2oceansvibe – Sales Executive / Account Manager
20 Jun 2017 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
New positions hardly ever come up at 2oceansvibe, but we’re constantly growing. We’re very picky about who joins the team, so hopefully you have the right stuff.
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A Local Pizza Place Is Giving Nando’s A Run For Their Advertising Money
20 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s nothing like a cheeky advertising campaign to get people talking, and we love what this local pizza delivery service has been dropping this year.
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Oh Dear, This Benoni Restaurant Is Offering Free Blow Jobs For Father’s Day
15 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Father’s Day adverts are a dime and dozen but there’s something about this one straight outta Benoni that we wanted to share with you.
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Listen Up, Influencers: The Bubble Is About To Burst
17 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So you’re an #influencer, creating #content and going #viral – well done, but if you don’t heed some advice the dream could come crashing down.
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McDonald’s UK Under Fire For New ‘Dead Dad’ Advert [Video]
16 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
McDonald’s latest advert for their Filet-O-Fish burger didn’t go down too well with UK audiences, and might be pulled off before its time is up.
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Pick N Pay And SANParks Have Had A Shocker With Their Latest Marketing Gimmick
15 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Pick n Pay and SANParks have teamed up in an effort to educate children about South African wildlife, but there’s one little problem.
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SA’s Latest Anti-Drunk Driving Advert Has Caused Quite A Stir [Video]
10 May 2017 by Sloane Hunter / 1 Comment
South Africa’s roads are notoriously dangerous, which has led various ad campaigns to encourage safer driving. This latest effort has set tongues wagging.
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