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Advertising
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One Of The Worst Ad Complaints South Africa Has Ever Seen [Video]
05 Feb 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re used to reading about adverts being pulled off air for racy content and the like, but I can’t remember a complaint as frivolous as this.
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Revealed: The Man And The Meaning Behind The World’s Most Popular Egg
05 Feb 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The world’s most-liked Instagram egg has finally cracked, revealing a surprising message, as well as the man behind the record-breaking post.
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Our First Super Bowl Ad Features Steve Carell, Cardi B, and Lil Jon [Video]
29 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Pepsi’s new Super Bowl ad brings together Steve Carell, Cardi B, and Lil Jon to show the world that the soft drink is more than okay.
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It’s Official: Kulula’s New Ad Is NOT Racist [Video]
21 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Bonita Ngwenya thinks that Kulula’s “Don’t be a #TravelHater” campaign is racist. Thankfully, everyone else disagrees.
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Gillette’s New Ad Has Some Men (And Piers Morgan) Very Angry [Video]
15 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Gillette’s world-famous slogan, “The Best a Man Can Get”, doesn’t mean that men can’t become better people. Dare suggest it, though, and tempers boil over.
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Marketing Expert Gives His Top Predictions For 2019
09 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Keen to see what marketing trends we can look forward to in 2019? Nothing is set in stone, but here’s one expert with his predictions.
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Disneyland Goes For The Heartstrings With New Ad [Video]
09 Jan 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Kids around the world dream of visiting Disneyland, but in this touching advert, it’s a little duckling who’s aiming big.
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You Don’t Have To Speak French To Love This Christmas Ad [Video]
11 Dec 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Parents have the ability to make you cringe, but life has a funny way of coming full circle. This French advert is a perfect example of that.
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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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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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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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Apple’s Facebook Punch Signals The Beginning Of The End For Creepy ‘Programmatic Advertising’
17 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
By now, it isn’t news that Facebook and other companies track your browsing habits. Two browsers want to help you fight back in the “privacy arms race”.
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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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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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SA Woman Accidentally Becomes Worldwide Stock Photo
07 Aug 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
When Shubnum Khan posed for a quick photo shoot when she was 24, she had no idea that her image would be used in ads all over the world.
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You Need To See Phil Mickelson’s Weird New Advert [Video]
06 Aug 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Golfers are usually a rather demure bunch, which is part of what makes Phil Mickelson’s advert so unusual. Bust out the worm, big guy.
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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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Old Spice Have Done It Again With Their Latest Ad Campaign [Videos]
10 Jul 2018 by Nereesha Patel / No Comments
The latest ad spots from Old Spice prove that they haven’t lost their edge. Nobody is on a horse, but they’re still a good chuckle.
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KFC’s World Cup Ad Mocking All The Diving Is Superbly Done [Video]
04 Jul 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This World Cup has made me love football again, and it’s also made me despise Hyundai and Adam Levine. At least some companies are getting their adverts right.
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When Craft Beer Goes Too Far – Possibly The Worst-Timed Campaign Ever
08 Jun 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s clear that this marketing campaign was doomed to fail, and those behind it have spent this week putting out fires all over the show.
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Wow, Castle Lager Are Trying To Capitalise On The Ashwin Willemse Story #TooSoon
22 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s clear that not everyone sees eye to the eye with regards the SuperSport incident. That’s obviously the case with this new campaign, too.
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Clever – Please Enjoy Burger King’s Instagram Masterclass
10 May 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You have to do something pretty special to stand out from the crowd these days, so props to Burger King for nailing this effort.
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KFC Have Done Very Well With Their ‘Hot And Spicy’ Ad Campaign [Images]
19 Apr 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
To convey exactly how hot and spicy their chicken is, KFC decided to blow up some chicken for their latest print ad campaign. They’ve done well.
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