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Advertising
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Micro Marketing: Why You’ll Be Getting Targeted ‘Special Promotions’ Messages Soon
22 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every time you swipe your card to score those loyalty points and ‘cashback’ rewards, you’re also giving retailers valuable information.
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You Won’t Believe How Much A Super Bowl Ad Will Cost In 2020
12 Aug 2019 by Damon Sivitilli / No Comments
Everyone knows Super Bowl commercials are expensive, but things are now getting a little ridiculous.
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UPDATED: Looks Like Uber SA Has Been Naughty With Its SMS Marketing
29 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone who uses Uber is used to getting SMSs or emails about the company’s promotions. Is Uber breaking the rules, though?
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Magazine Adverts That Are Quintessentially 90s [Images]
09 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Back in the 1990s, they got away with some stuff in advertising that would never fly today. Here are a few of the more famous adverts from the decade.
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10 Print Ads So Good They’re Practically Art
01 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Advertising can be hit and miss, but sometimes an ad is so clever that you don’t mind spending a little longer on it when you’d normally flip the page.
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Are These Banned Sex Toy Ads THAT Bad?
20 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
New York has a sex toy problem, but the issue runs much deeper than a few banned ads.
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What Do You Think Of Cape Town Tourism’s Latest Ad? [Video]
05 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town Tourism’s new ad, promoting the benefits of visiting the city during winter, features some familiar faces.
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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.
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Let’s Look At Chicken Licken’s New ‘Soul Sisters’ Adverts [Videos]
23 May 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The chicken outlet’s latest series of commercials features a trio called the Soul Sisters, who are stepping in to save the day.
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Tesla In Crisis – Elon Musk Hires Sheep Meme Creator To Run Their Social Media
22 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Tesla may have entered survival mode, with share prices plunging, but Elon’s excited about his new social media hire.
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Nike Really Isn’t Keen On Pregnant Women [Video]
17 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
British runner Jo Pavey was sponsored by Nike right up until she told the sportswear company that she was pregnant, and she isn’t the first.
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