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Advertising
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New Zealand Tourism Hilariously Trolls ‘Influencers In The Wild’ [Video]
27 Jan 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oh, the things people will do for the ‘Gram these days.
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This Genuinely Bonkers Ad Has Plenty Of Twists And Turns [Video]
14 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Prepare yourself, because what you’re about to see defies most of what we’ve come to expect from advertising.
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You’re Not The Only One Noticing An Increase In Spam Calls Again
09 Dec 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Even with measures in place, spam calls have become an almost daily part of our lives in South Africa.
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Ryan Reynolds’ Match Ad Featuring Satan Sums Up 2020 Nicely [Video]
03 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Ryan Reynolds created an ad for the dating app Match, and it features both Satan and the year 2020.
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Cereal Wars: Jungle Oats Is Having A Go At Weet-Bix – Will They Retaliate?
03 Dec 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Weet-Bix isn’t impressed after a supermarket employee chose an unfortunate spot to place a Jungle Oats advert in the cereal aisle.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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