I have always had a problem with Ronald McDonald, and clowns in general. There has always been something sinister about them, and I believe I am not the only one who thinks so. 6 Feb 2005
The ad industry inflates its own importance. Back in the days when advertising was (arguably) sensible, the Art Director was known as a Layout Artist or Commercial Artist and the Art Director fulfilled today's Creative Director Role. 3 Feb 2005
The sex-swapping formula always works... 3 Feb 2005
Some advertising agencies are seriously taking their clients for a ride... I have personally been involved in two agencies that have blatently stolen money from the client. 31 Jan 2005
Have you noticed how so many of the worst ads of all time are aimed specifically at women? 25 Jan 2005
Since this forum is filled with complaints of poor adverts, why not draw up a list of the Top 10 (we'll probably be able to do a top 100) worst ads... 23 Jan 2005
A Tsunami is a distaster of gigantic proportions. How many situations right here in SA fit the same description? Yet, do we see adverts pleading for food donations for the thousands of starving South Africans...? 19 Jan 2005
I think it's fair to say that the new Old Mutual Campaign is extremely disappointing, not to mention lame and lucklustre. 17 Jan 2005
Is nobody else bothered by the sexism in the Windhoek Lager ad? I have always preferred Windhoek, but as a woman find the exclusion of women offensive in their latest campaign, I no longer support the brand, which is sad, it is great beer. 17 Jan 2005
"We're both adults...," says the stukkie next to the oke in the Hyundai Getz, "let's skip the dinner and movie." 12 Jan 2005
In this day and age of violence against women and children making the headlines on almost a daily basis, I find the new Renault ad (for the new megane convertable) very distateful... 10 Jan 2005
As far as I know Hyundai is the client of one of South Africa's most rewarded and highly regarded agency's (Jupiter Cape Town). Then why this crap, pointless ad for the release of a new car from Hyundai? (the car happens to be an Elantra in case you missed it.) 10 Jan 2005
Is repetition really good advertising? I think that the advert has been on air for the whole of 2004, with no breaks (or were they too short). 10 Jan 2005
Given the scale of the horror left in the wake of the Tsunami, you'd think that SA Eagle would place a different ad... but no. 9 Jan 2005
Remember the "life is too short" campaign? Brilliant 3 Dec 2004
The latest was for some 4x4 veeachle. A lovely blonde lady takes a bottle of beer and uses her eye socket to pop the top - with the payoff 'really tough' or something to that effect. 1 Dec 2004
Why do ad agencies use the same background music that was used in another ad, while a consumer clearly identifies the music with the product that used the music initially? 23 Nov 2004
Is it just me or is the latest spate of banking advertisements on radio a perfect reflection of just how condescending banks are? 21 Nov 2004
Is it just me or does the current Dettol ad feature a new style family, as in two mums and a their little girl? 18 Nov 2004
Could someone please shed some light on why Vodafone has started advertising in SA over the weekend, is it because of their association with 3G and Blackberry or will Vodacom become Vodafone? 16 Nov 2004
Extravagent waste of time and money - or brilliance? 15 Nov 2004
Suggesting that you should get a post box because the post office will probably lose your street delivery mail????? 11 Nov 2004
I would so love to see the end of those sickly sweet family adverts with the false children's laughter in the background, mothers and families sitting at the table telling us how easy it is to prepare and the family with stupid grins all over their faces. 10 Nov 2004
Not since Costner wandered around in his under-rods in Waterworld has such a continental budget been more wasted. 10 Nov 2004
Does the weirdness of Santam's current campaign work for you? 10 Nov 2004
Vehicle brands like Golf and Ford were directly mentioned in this ad - is that legal? 8 Nov 2004
Don't you just love it! We need to applaud the guys behind it! 8 Nov 2004
Why do so many finance sector brands use British accents in their radio ads? 8 Nov 2004
