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Advertising
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The New Nando’s #YouPeople Ad Has A Cheeky Adam Catzavelos Reference [Video]
27 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
‘You know what the thing about you people is’ is one of those phrases that fills South Africans with dread. Nando’s decided to have a little fun with it.
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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.
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Schweppes Admits That It Totally Bungled Its Rebranding [Video]
22 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have ever drowned your gin in soda water instead of tonic, you’re not alone. Now Schweppes have decided it’s time to come clean.
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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.
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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.
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You’ll Get A Bit Teary-Eyed Watching The #EltonJohnLewis Christmas Ad [Video]
16 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Christmas adverts are often rather tedious, but the same cannot be said for the Elton John and John Lewis collaboration.
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2oceansvibe Readership Skyrockets 50% Year-On-Year
15 Nov 2018 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
We’re inclined to report our readership stats towards the end of each year and, with most of Cape Town declaring the year over, we thought now would a great time to do the honours.
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Do Yourself A Favour And Watch The ‘Trumpy Bear’ Commercial [Video]
14 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many in America are trying to cash in on the Trump train. That being said, this product has really set itself apart.
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Banned Christmas Ad Goes Viral On Social Media [Video]
13 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s almost that time of the year when we are bombarded with supermarket Christmas adverts. Here’s one you won’t see on TV, though.
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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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This Is How Ads Will Start Appearing On WhatsApp
02 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Facebook is currently on a serious money-making mission, and they’ve now greenlit advertising in certain ways within WhatsApp.
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Bar Rafaeli’s Controversial ‘Racist’ Hijab Ad [Video]
01 Nov 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
Israeli company Hoodie has released an advert featuring Bar Refaeli, which has since been labelled ‘racist’ and ‘hypocritical’.
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Pro-Trump Election Ad Used Images From ‘Rundown’ English Village [Videos]
01 Nov 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In order to fire up supporters and stoke fear, a Republican congressional candidate used a picture of a rather ramshackle town. Just the one problem.
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You’ll Enjoy George Clooney Dressed As A Knight On A Quest For Coffee [Videos]
31 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In a new ad campaign, one of Hollywood’s leading men is on a quest to find a decent cup of coffee.
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Show This To Anyone Who Says You Spend Too Much Time On Your Phone [Video]
24 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you wasting hours of your day scrolling through Facebook and Instagram, muttering about people you used to know? You’re not alone.
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David Beckham Is Promoting A Car Brand You’ve Never Heard Of
04 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Fresh off dodging prosecution for speeding, David Beckham appeared on stage at the Paris Motor Show to give his endorsement to a rather unheralded brand.
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Fake Bitcoin Ad Featuring Naas Botha Leaves Ex-Bok Fuming
02 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You can’t blame Naas Botha for being pissed off about the scam artists using his pictures on Facebook. The social media giant doesn’t seem all that bothered, though.
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How Many Cape Town Landmarks Can You Spot In The New Apple Watch Advert? [Video]
13 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Apple Watch has undergone a revamp, and it looks like Series 4 packs quite a punch. You might recognise some familiar landmarks in the advert.
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There’s Finally A Sequel To That Iconic 2002 Ikea Advert [Video]
11 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Ikea’s iconic 2002 advert had everyone feeling sorry for a little red lamp. Now, 16 years later, the lamp is back in a sequel that reflects our changing times.
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Here’s The KFC Ad They’ve Banned In South Africa [Video]
07 Sep 2018 by Carrie / 2 Comments
The Advertising Authority has banned KFC’s recently released Street Wise 2 advert, claiming that it’s too dangerous for South African TV.
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Eight Famously Controversial Ad Campaigns That Got Everyone Fired Up
05 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Advertising usually speaks to the socio-political context in which it is created, which has lead to some hits and misses when it comes to controversial issues.
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Nando’s Schools Absa And Others With Latest Ad [Video]
04 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Absa are already feeling the burn from the backlash to their latest rebrand, and now Nando’s have added further fuel to the fire.
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Drama Between Wimpy And McDonald’s Amidst Accusations Of Plagiarism [Video]
03 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Wimpy South Africa has terminated its relationship with their advertising agency after just a matter of months, with McDonald’s claiming plagiarism.
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The Mystery Of Jozi’s ‘Vanishing’ Rhino Billboard
30 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You’ve probably nicked a traffic cone after a few too many drinks, but how about a massive billboard on the side of a highway?
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The Fine Line Between ‘Targeted Advertising’ And ‘Predatory Advertising’
27 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Facebook found itself in hot water recently, when it was revealed that their algorithms were targeting people with messages that could be harmful to their health.
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Cell C’s New Advert Tries To Take The Piss Out Of Rain Mobile [Video]
15 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It looks like Cell C and Rain Mobile are butting heads, and the more established mobile company decided to take the piss in their new advert. Or rather, they tried.
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Babbel’s Advert Is A Feelgood Story About Travelling Abroad [Videos]
14 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Stopping strangers to ask for directions might one day be replaced by Google Maps, but we can all relate to the struggles of this alien abroad.
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Chicken Licken’s New Ads Are Giving Nando’s A Run For Their Money [Videos]
08 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With their latest round of ‘Western with a South African twist’ adverts, Chicken Licken have laid down the challenge. So, who rules the roost?
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‘Mash Up Movie’ Advert Packs Quite A Serious Twist [Video]
20 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you ever left wondering how people in rom-coms make it through airport security, to prevent their love flying off at the last minute? You’re not alone.
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This Brilliant Ad Might Actually Convince You To Run A Marathon [Video]
19 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
An advertising agency went all out to promote the Reykjavik Marathon. How? With a movie trailer that offers plenty of action, drama, romance – and running, of course.
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