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advertising fail
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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.
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We Need To Talk About That Truly Awful Maroon 5 / Bob Marley Advert [Videos]
18 Jun 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
The World Cup has already thrown up a number of surprises, but perhaps the most shocking is Adam Levine murdering a Bob Marley classic.
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Ocean Basket’s ‘Glory Hole’ Ad Campaign Hasn’t Gone Down Well [Images]
29 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re a restaurant, you usually don’t want your food to be associated with ‘glory holes’. So, about this new Ocean Basket campaign.
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Checkers Really Stuffed Up This Mother’s Day Promo
09 May 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
Mother’s Day is around the corner, and Checkers thinks it knows exactly what moms around the country will love. Yeah, not sure we agree.
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WTF – Are You Aware Of This ‘Lady Doritos’ Nonsense? [Video]
08 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
After Pepsico’s CEO made a rather off colour observation during a podcast, the internet was awash with tales of Doritos designed just for women.
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This Australian Ad Is So Terrible It’s Turning People Vegan [Video]
12 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When you’re trying to extol the virtues of meat ending with a new TV commercial, people threatening to go vegan probably means you’ve missed the mark.
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H&M SA Scrambles As Celebs Burn Clothes
11 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It would be safe to say that H&M is having a pretty rotten 2018, and here at home our local celebs aren’t cutting them any slack. Burn, baby, burn.
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H&M Have A Black Child / Monkey Label Problem
09 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
You would expect a brand as big as H&M to have checks in place to prevent PR nightmares like this, but it appears that is not the case.
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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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Melania Trump Is Pretty Angry About This Massive Billboard Taking The Piss
20 Sep 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In an effort to protect her image, Melania Trump has a team at the ready – just in case she finds her face unintentionally advertising something that mocks her.
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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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OOPS: Have Absa Just Nailed The Best Advertising Blunder Of The Year?
08 Sep 2016 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Everyone loves a good advertising fail, especially when it comes from a big bad bank. We think you’ll enjoy this effort from Absa then
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“You Just Need To Be White To Win” [Banned Advert]
11 Jan 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
It may be early days but it looks like the worst advert of 2016 award could be all sown up. Say hello to this coming out of Thailand. Penny Sparrow, this one’s for you.
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How Not To Handle A PR Crisis: Spar Maintain The PJ Powers Ad Was A Coincidence
22 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / 2 Comments
Spar have finally come out with a public response to the PJ Powers controversy and they haven’t exactly hit this one out the park. Really guys, is that the best you can do?
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Oh Dear, Spar Didn’t Ask Recovering Alcoholic PJ Powers To Use Her Name In These Booze Ads
22 Jun 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
This could turn into a messy affair for Spar after they angered famed South African singer PJ Powers. She doesn’t look like she is taking it lightly.
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Advertising FAIL: Madeleine McCann Photo Used In Ad For Cheap Holiday
09 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whoops. Not the smartest move there, VoucherDigg. When you’re advertising a discount trip to Portugal, a picture of a world famous kidnapped toddler is probably not your best bet. Click through to see the screengrabs of the website, as well as the family’s response.
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Company Apologises For Naked Man In Children’s Clothing Ad [GRAPHIC IMAGE]
05 Jan 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
French clothing company, La Redoute has been left red-faced regarding an ad on their website. In the foreground of the advertisement in question, four young children play happily on a beach. In the background, a naked guy is going for a relaxing, pants-free stroll. Pic after the jump.
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This Is Happening Right Now, On Corner Roeland And Buitenkant Street, Cape Town
05 Jul 2011 by Jasmine Stone / 8 Comments
Click to enlarge This is happening right now on the corner of Buitenkant and Roeland Street. If you’re in the city, you should get out onto the street, slap your shades on, and enjoy the timeless combination of fresh air and quality humour. And now from the side. Click to enlarge A thing of beauty. […]
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