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Advertising
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Four Of SA’s Most Popular Ads From 2017 [Videos]
03 Apr 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re all the way into April now, so lists from 2017 seem outdated, but we’ll make an exception for a quick trip down advertising memory lane.
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This Digital Marketing Campaign Is The First Of Its Kind In SA
02 Mar 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Whether or not you’re involved in marketing, there’s always something exciting about seeing a campaign that thinks a little outside of the box.
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The Best And Worst Ads From The Super Bowl [Videos]
05 Feb 2018 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
If the football didn’t catch your interest, with the Eagles shedding the underdog title and taking home the trophy, then the commercials usually do the trick.
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V.I.Poo Toilet Spray And Ejaculation References – The UK’s Most Complained About TV Ads [Videos]
02 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Damn, but the Brits love a good moan. These are the adverts they complained most about during 2017, and there are some pearlers in here.
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Amazon’s Brilliant Super Bowl Ad Imagines What Would Happen If Alexa Lost Her Voice [Video]
01 Feb 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
What would happen if Amazon’s Alexa lost her voice? Apparently, if this Super Bowl advert was to believed, some celebs would have to step up to the plate.
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Chris Pratt Is Really Into Method Acting For His Funny New Super Bowl Ad [Video]
30 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chris Pratt seems like the kind of guy that you’d enjoy sharing a beer with, which is probably why this American brand snapped him up.
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John Malkovich’s New Ad Is Both Weird And Wonderful [Video]
23 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There’s an entire movie dedicated to uncovering what goes on inside John’s head, and whilst we don’t have the answer to that we can show you his superb new advert.
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The World’s Most Interesting Man Is Now Flogging Tequila [Videos]
17 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Jonathan Goldsmith shot to fame off the back of those iconic beer commercials, but now he’s moved on to the harder stuff. Looks like he fancies a shot.
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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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We Will Rock You – Watch The Original Sun City TV Ad Here [Video]
11 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sun City was a source of pride and joy for many South Africans during the 80s, and their now iconic TV ad had much to do with that.
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How And Why Those Awful ‘Wish’ Adverts Suddenly Appeared On Your Facebook Feed
14 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Many South Africans were introduced to Wish over the Black Friday period, as weird and sometimes obscene adverts appeared on our timelines. Here’s why.
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Five Of Our Favourite Adverts From 2017 [Videos]
13 Dec 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
2017 took us along on one insanely emotional roller coaster, and these top notch adverts will do more of the same. Don’t be afraid to shed a tear.
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Five Of 2017’s Funniest Ads [Videos]
23 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The days of being forced to watch ads during our favourite shows have come and gone. That being said, these five spots from around the world are well worth a look.
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The John Lewis “Moz The Monster” Christmas Ad Is Proving Very Controversial [Video]
20 Nov 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every year brands spend big on their Christmas commercials, and John Lewis are no exception. This one is rumoured to cost around R130 million, and it’s not going to plan.
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Is This The Dopest Cannabis Commercial Ever Made? [Video]
14 Nov 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
In an effort to gain a little attention online, a marijuana delivery service took to parodying those American pharmaceutical commercials that are all too common.
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270 Million Facebook Accounts Are Fake – As Much As US Population
03 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
Facebook continues to be slammed for Russian-linked propaganda during the 2016 U.S. elections, and it doesn’t end there.
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Here’s An Example Of A Fake News Ad On Facebook, Paid For By Russians During US 2016 Elections
01 Nov 2017 by Reinhardt / No Comments
As the Facebook / Russia / USA 2016 elections saga continues, we’re getting a taste of what was shared in an effort to sway the votes.
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Getting Creepy Ads Relating To Things You Talk About? Do This To Turn Facebook’s Microphone Access Off
31 Oct 2017 by Reinhardt / 5 Comments
Every now and then you might realise that an advert relating to a topic you have been speaking about pops up on your newsfeed. Well, instead of freaking out, read this.
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Burger King Goes Hard At McDonald’s In New Halloween Ad [Video]
26 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Mocking Ronald McDonald, Burger King’s Halloween advert takes on the creepy clown war and encourages everyone to dress as a clown this weekend.
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Please Enjoy Chicken Licken’s New Advert [Video]
28 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Chicken Licken have been churning out uniquely South African adverts for years now, but this time around they headed to Iceland.
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KFC’s New Ad Is Surprisingly Entertaining [Video]
13 Sep 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We always enjoy well-made South African adverts, even if they can be hard to come by. Credit to KFC for their latest effort, which mocks what we’re used to seeing.
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Ever Caught A Glass Just Before It Hits The Ground? This Ad Nails That Feeling [Video]
18 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Combining relief, elation and a sense of achievement, the quick-thinking glass catch is highly underrepresented in advertising. Finally, someone doing it justice.
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Kiwi Ad Campaign Full Of Cow Puns Should Put A Smile On Your Face [Videos]
14 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ever since Flight of the Conchords blew up, there’s been a market for deadpan Kiwi humour. This new campaign is looking to take advantage of that.
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Take A Guess How Much It Costs FNB And MTN To Sponsor The Springboks Every Year
08 Aug 2017 by Kiernan / 1 Comment
FNB have just been announced as a Springbok sponsor, along with MTN owning the front of the jersey. Both are paying serious cash for that honour.
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Adweek Pick Their Best Commercials Of 2017 So Far [Videos]
01 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
2017 has had its fair share of flops, but there also a few ads that stand out from the rest. Some of the usual suspects feature but there are new faces. too.
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Three Local Ad Campaigns That Cleaned Up At #CannesLions This Year [Videos]
05 Jul 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is where the world’s agencies do battle, and this year was a mighty fine one for South Africa.
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A Local Pizza Place Is Giving Nando’s A Run For Their Advertising Money
20 Jun 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
There’s nothing like a cheeky advertising campaign to get people talking, and we love what this local pizza delivery service has been dropping this year.
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Seeff On Kloof Use Car Accident To Promote Business
01 Nov 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sometimes it pays to be a little edgy with your advertising, but then you run the risk of being called out for it. Let’s see what Seeff Properties have been up to.
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Hilarious: The Most Ridiculous Complaints Ever Received About SA’s TV Ads [Videos]
12 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
People will find just about anything to be offended by, and that’s certainly true of these complaints about local TV adverts. You really should take a look.
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Calling A British Person A “Pom” Is Not Offensive – Here’s Why
26 Sep 2016 by Kiernan / No Comments
We know they’re headed our way in December and January, but should we feel bad when we hear someone calling our British visitors Poms?
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