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Commenting on Ogilvy, scam ads and SA's international reputation
Play Fair
Ogilvy's ain't the only one!-
A certain Lego ad that won a Cannes Grand Prix a few years back for a South African agency was a total scam - I've heard Lego isn't/wasn't even their client. Should they too not give back that award? I also heard the agency paid for the ad - isn't that also a scam? Not 100% sure, just want to check. Maybe someone out there can enlighten me. Posted on 27 May 2009 16:47
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South African ain't the only ones-
India, Brazil... all the 3rd world countries. Who can blame South African creatives they are competing against countries with multi-million dollar budgets. It seems like some South African's are taking a lot of pleasure out of Ogilvy getting caught out. How pathetic. Posted on 28 May 2009 06:00
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Play Fair
Oh, so you're cool with cheating 'cause we're third world?-
Which probably means stealing is A Okay on your side too, 'cause hey, we're third world. Shame. Posted on 28 May 2009 09:04
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And...-
America, the entire UK, Russia and the rest of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, France.

Did I leave anyone out? Posted on 28 May 2009 16:42
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truth fairy
Plus, the Lego ad was actually conceptualised at...-
...Bester Burke JHB. Lego was actually their client at the time. Posted on 28 May 2009 09:29
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joe
This story points at a bigger problem in our industry.-
At what point is scam actually considered scam. Is work real if client has approved it, even if the agency paid for production and media costs? Or is work only real when client approves and pays for everything?

If the latter is true (And I think it's supposed to be), then I would bet that at least 50% of the work that won at Loeries last year would need to be 'pulled.' At least 50% of those awards would need to be sent back. Which then makes you think, "is the problem with Ogilvy Jo'burg, or the entire South African advertising industry?" Posted on 27 May 2009 17:03
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The reaper
The truth-
80% of award advertising is scam. Just look at what wins globally for South African agencies, have you heard or seen any of it. The loeries is as bad. But perhaps the question should be asked, why do creatives resort to this. The easy answer is they want the attention, the hard answer is that to have a creative profile in this country this is what happens because very few of the clients marketing departments are capable of buying great work.Internationally we were once up there, well except for the occasional spark that is no longer the case. Posted on 27 May 2009 19:26
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Milo-
Everyone knows that Ogilvy is the king of scam...this is nothing new. Their scam budget is about $1mill. Eventually it catches them out. But then again who doesn't scam in SA? Posted on 27 May 2009 23:02
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mike
imagine if the Loerie judges were as hard on 'scam' as they are on stuff that's 'been done before'-
What would win if the judges were as hard on 'scam' as they are on stuff that's 'been done before?'

Maybe we should just stop taking ourselves so seriously and stop caring so much about whether stuff is 'scam', or whether it's 'been done.' It's only advertising, and we're in this business to have fun, aren't we? Posted on 28 May 2009 07:20
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Dan
Only fun if it doesn't damage client-
Fun is great but if it hurts client you are toast! Posted on 28 May 2009 08:26
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Pete Sakes
Sure Mike. Let's rip anything and everything off.-
And we can just say 'we were having fun' when it wins an international award and our country has to once again hang its head in shame. Posted on 28 May 2009 09:38
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Julian
Great campaign!-
Approval or not...This was gutsy and bang on target. Congrats to Ogilvy and the people behind it. Next time turn them into billboards first before even thinking about checking with the client. Posted on 28 May 2009 08:28
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Julia
Those without sin cast the first stone.-
anyone who has ever won anything off any ad that is even remotely scamish has no right to judge Ogilvy Jo'burg.

(Deafening silence) Posted on 28 May 2009 08:31
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Daniel
interesting...-
wow... posibly the worst move ever from Ogilvy - no client approval no release, simple. How hard can it really be?

Having said its disappointing that the campaign was not approved - I thought it was a brilliant creative execution which hit the nail on the head - exactly what I would expect from the History Channel. In fact in my mind this reflects poorly on the History Channel for not approving the campaign.

Just my two cents.... Posted on 28 May 2009 09:00
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Peter
History bullies-
Not only did they not approve the campaign they targeted media with legal threats! They have no sense of history... Posted on 28 May 2009 09:08
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Cheeky
It's not "scam" but it's not good-
I think agencies ought to be able to run ads "only once" or assist in the production of the campaign financially if they so choose - it's a free world and if an ad agency wants to spend its own money on their own ads, so what? My only proviso would be that the client does need to give permission, and the ad does need to appear - even if it's only once. There are no rules in any award show anywhere in the world which state that an ad must appear a certain number of times - once is enough. Those are the rules. I think there is a lot of schadenfreude here with Ogilvy - because every agency runs ads or posters for clients large and small that could be considered scam. My point of view is this: should only big budget global brands be allowed to run ads? Or does the little guy get a look in?
What happened here is that the overseas client probably didn't sign off on it, only the local one. We all know how sticky the head office overseas can be! Frankly, can you really blame Ogilvy for wanting to do some interesting work for the History Channel? If I had that account I'd also be salivating.
However, the ads in question are based on very disputable facts, and a brand like the History Channel should never allow any room for doubt as to the authenticity of its statements - and THAT is the only problem here as I see it. Clearly the Americans were offended by some of the statements - and this is what happens when you base your campaign on spurious, questionable facts - ones that can be manipulated to suit your argument, rather than rock solid data. Posted on 28 May 2009 09:23
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Shut up and make some ads.-
Why don't you all spend less time criticising everyone else and go make some ads. Maybe you could even win a shiny prize and then you wouldn't have to use this platform and the ill-fate of others to make you feel special. Huh?

Cheerio. Posted on 28 May 2009 09:38
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Tim
Hey Cheerio, guess you've ripped a couple of ads off in your time then.-
Or what? Posted on 28 May 2009 09:42
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Cherio means goodbye...-
...dumbass. Go make an ad, Loeries deadline is tomorrow. Posted on 28 May 2009 10:00
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Tim
But you're back, again.-
So Cheerio can't really mean what you think it means. Now can it. Posted on 28 May 2009 10:03
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Hey Tim-
The Toolman, sorry - I was busy printing my sherpas. Wanna meet up to discuss this somewhere? Posted on 28 May 2009 10:24
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Tim
Back, again, Cheerio!?-
Could've sworn you said you wanted everyone to go away and do some ads. Yes, you are a tool. Not sure about a man though. Posted on 28 May 2009 10:53
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And again-
I'm going to use your nuts to polish my prizes. Posted on 28 May 2009 12:19
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Tim
By the sounds of things...-
...you'll only need half a nut. Posted on 29 May 2009 10:48
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You're the perfect guy then.-
Sounds like you only have half a nut. I hope it's hairy enough to polish all of my lovely prizes. See you from the stage, half-nut.

Dude, that's worse than only having one nut. Posted on 29 May 2009 11:26
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Tim
I might only have one nut but...-
At least of won a real award. A Pendoring, actually. Google me.

What have you even won, cheerio?! Posted on 29 May 2009 14:35
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As practical as a chocolate teapot.-
It's a sad reality that those shiny silver things are the one and only gateway to success. And with some rather sticky clients, proactive work is always going to be apart of our industry. Posted on 28 May 2009 12:25
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Silver?-
The Gold baby, the Gold. Posted on 28 May 2009 12:28
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u can call me Al
don't confuse proactive work with scam work-
there's a big difference between the two Posted on 29 May 2009 15:45
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Troll
This happens all over the world-
Not getting permission is just retarded. Loads of award-winning ads have been pro-active work sold to a client and paid by the agency. It's a scam when the client didn't give permission. I'm a creative and I've done proactive stuff because it's the chance to work on cool stuff and there is nothing worse than seeing a concept you have (gathering dust in your drawer) entered by another agency who happened to come up with the same idea.

Permission from client = genuine award.
Not permission = unfortunate scam.

Sometimes clients can be the dumbest things on earth and not grasp the awesomeness of a concept. Sometimes the idea isn't sold well enough. Sometimes it isn't that great.

Every time you need permission. Otherwise it's basically student work. Posted on 28 May 2009 09:50
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AdMan
I've lost ALL respect for Ogilvy-
This is bad. I wouldn't want to ruffle feathers with a client like MultiChoice - just imagine how much they spend each month. All the creative work for the billboards, DStv ads in all mags, etc. I've lost all respect for Ogilvy. If you want good work, hire FoxP2. Just imagine what they'd be able to do with a client like The History Channel. Shame on you, Ogilvy. You're ruining SA's reputation just as badly as your client, the ANC! Posted on 28 May 2009 10:00
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Matt Black
Low...very low.-
Promoting your agency in this forum. Pathetic.
Great campaign guys but If they never ran then hand the awards back to the guys who deserve them. The ones who fought for client approval. And as we all know, that is often more effort than the creation of the idea.
Bypassing client is just too easy. We need to work within our parameters otherwise we're operating like students. I'm pretty sure if we all went back to collage for the day with blue sky briefs, we'd clean up in every award show. Posted on 29 May 2009 08:32
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Derry
Tstotsi, the biggest scam ever-
Tstotsi never officially ran either. No fake copies were ever made or sold to members of the public. A couple of scam photos were taken of someone holding the scam disc on the side of the road. all figures supplied as proof were fabricated to make it look as if the campaign actually did anything. It won lots of awards all over the world, the judges were clearly fooled. So the only awards ever won by Damon for were for something that never actually happened. Awards made of dishonesty and lies. Surely those who actually came up with the idea should get some credit? But then why would any of them want to be known as a thief, a Tstotsi? Posted on 28 May 2009 11:43
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This may be useful:-
http://www.2knowmyself.com/Dealing_with_jealousy/overcoming_jealousy_relationships_career_work Posted on 28 May 2009 12:09
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angry derry?-
so i guess your interview at hunts didn't go so well then derry? Posted on 28 May 2009 12:12
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I am Scam.
THE MOTHER SHIP IS SINKING-
Holy smokes!!!!!!!! Ogilvy is going to take us all down with them!!!!! Posted on 28 May 2009 12:14
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take one for the team derry-
i know nothing makes you feel better after being caught out than exposing others but why not take your punishment and go do some more good ads instead of being a whining brat about it. Posted on 28 May 2009 12:25
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Charlie
Yes Derry, don't be such a baby-
stop crying because you didn't get a job at Hunt lascaris, sniff, sniff, sniff Posted on 28 May 2009 12:41
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Jade
Shame on all of you-
Your commenting has reached the bounds of freakish jealously and rantish lunacy - From an intellectual conversation deteriorating to the realm of yellow dogs fighting for scraps and nipping each others ankles. Grow up, why the hell should this become the battle ground for sunken ego's and failed advances? Loeries has only highlighted and bred this bitter poisonous environment with "Stoke you ego". Bloody Monstrous - In the words of David Ogilvy - "If it doesn't sell, it isn't creative." Posted on 28 May 2009 13:33
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John H
Who would want a job at Hunt Lascaris?-
Yet another award obsessed agency. Who are we working for here?
Aren't you forgetting something? Posted on 28 May 2009 13:34
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The only thing you shouldn't forget-
is an award deadline. Posted on 28 May 2009 14:16
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Who the f$£k wants to be in Advertising anyway-
It's hell, but the weather is great. Posted on 28 May 2009 13:49
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you okes-
snort too much schnarf. Posted on 28 May 2009 14:12
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The only thing radder than scam is-
boobs. Posted on 28 May 2009 15:00
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It's feeding frenzy of jealousy and lies-
That's all. Posted on 28 May 2009 17:45
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DerryHater
Mixing your cocktails.-
At what point did this become about Hunts now? It seems like Hunts is becoming the industry punching bag. what does Ogilvy's scam have to do with poor Damon or Hunts?

C'mon Derry. Play nice. Posted on 28 May 2009 20:06
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ABC
Last to throw the stone-
Guys the point is this. It's fine that they did a scam ad. We're all guilty of that. What isn't fine is that the client never approved it. That is the issue. If DSTV said fine, enter it, but we're not paying for that, then who cares. Good on Ogilvy, but the fact the client said no is wrong of them. Stop being hypocrites, every agency is guilty of scam. Posted on 29 May 2009 00:07
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Honest Bob
Thought for the day-
I think certain creative "greats" should give thanks to the likes of Shots, Archive etc. who have helped build their careers through the award-winning work they've ripped off. You all know who you are.
Rest in peace. Posted on 29 May 2009 08:29
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Client
Agreed-
Give back all the metal and come clean. You'd maybe get some respect from the clients you should be serving by rather taking the time to understand their brands and finding the most effective way of selling them. Isn't that what this industry should be about. Why do you think the Apex Awards are growing? Because they are about effective measurable advertising that produces results. Not who has the cleverest headline or cool visual. The plot has been lost somewhere. Do proper work and stop feeding your own pathetic egos. It is not sustainable business. Posted on 29 May 2009 08:40
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What's the Apex awards?-
Do you get points for one? Posted on 29 May 2009 09:21
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Matt Black
Easy there...-
It's not about ego's. While it does feel warm and fuzzy to be a winner, it's actually about bargaining power and remuneration. Good porti, bigger salary. Don't blame the creatives, blame the guys who turned recognizing "Award Winning Work" into a very lucrative business. They set the bar and the creatives jump. It's a shame that creatives have to resort to scam to get great work done. Scam would not exist if clients and creatives were on the same page strategically and creatively. I feel the later is a word that clients secretly despise. As they have probably had it shoved down their throats by creatives justifying their way-off-strategy-jerk-off of a campaign. I'm sure clients all appreciate great creative but when asked to adopt clean, single minded layouts they get nervous. Until we can all agree that good creative work, works, there will be scam. Posted on 29 May 2009 09:44
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creative scum
client - i blame the clients-
South african clients, short of a few scattered exceptions have no ability whatsoever to recognise good creative work. They put no weight on originality. That is why when you turn on the tv or listen to the radio the advertising makes you want to crash your car or burn down your lounge. I'm not surprised 90% of awards work is proactive when most of the work clients insist on producing is the same regurgitated and boring rubbish we've heard and seen 100 times. Just imagine how much more enjoyable our tv and magazines would be if they were full of the great proactive work done every year. I blame the clients and proudly say I'll continue producing proactive work until they start buying good ideas. Posted on 30 May 2009 14:47
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I am scam
You my friend, are a hero.-
Your point is completely valid, and I hope that there are clients out there who will be reading this.

While we can't class all clients in this category, I reckon 90% fall within this group of bleating sheep. It's tough to find a client who has the balls to put something new out there. Not something that was approved by some rediculous research group, or something that worked for Egypt, Turkey or a place called Yemin.

The bottim line is that client need to grow a set. Fast. Posted on 30 May 2009 23:08
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creative scum
oh and..-
when last did you get an email with the subject line "CHECK OUT THESE GREAT ADS" and the ads were client paid for and produced ads. Never. Go figure. Posted on 30 May 2009 14:54
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Awsomeness-
Why don't we rather all get ready for Cape Town where we can all cover ourselves in awesomeness and pat the hair off each others backs and like have a like ...party and stuff? Posted on 29 May 2009 09:41
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Felix the Ferret
Agency Railway Brawl-
Let's sort this out like real men. All ego's meet on the train tracks behind the Woodstock train-station at 11h00 tomorrow morning. Each agency send your 3 most scamming, award-winning weasels. The last man standing receives a mirror to stare at himself and consider how insubstantial he really is in the big scheme of things, as well as a small shrew. Only home-made weapons allowed. Terms and Conditions Apply. Posted on 29 May 2009 11:36
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larry the lizard
How about random testing rather?-
Winners should be tested for the likes of flighting, copying, stealing, cheating and even biting. And if caught: named and shamed in the press. Posted on 29 May 2009 12:36
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clearly scam is a contentious issue...-
judging by the number of posts, scam is obviously a contentious issue in South African advertising. Posted on 29 May 2009 12:26
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Andy
Yip-
And covered up by the "boys club". Funny it's always the same agencies. Posted on 29 May 2009 12:39
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myphotographer
I'm so digging this thread...-
and me thinks it's going to get better and better ;-) Posted on 29 May 2009 14:37
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Earl
For all your scamming needs...-
Hi all,

My name is Earl and I specialize in scams, business cards and glamour shots for up-coming models. I'll be in the Vida on Kloof this evening at 16h30 if anyone is interested. I'll be in a blue polar-neck. I have ginger hair and striking green eyes. Posted on 29 May 2009 14:45
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I am not...-
...wearing any underpants underneath my pants. Posted on 29 May 2009 14:56
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Mike
I have...-
really old socks on and people think it is the smell from the bin. But it is actually my feet. Posted on 29 May 2009 15:34
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joe
executive creative directors fault-
Is it true that the exec CDs of Ogilvy get bonusses based on the number of awards their agency wins?
If so, we know who's responsible for cheating. Posted on 29 May 2009 15:18
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Comment from Multichoice-
Although this incident has caused embarrassment to all the players involved,I find it strange that Mr Manson has left out an important part of the e mail I wrote him recently.
It went as follows" We have had a long and successful relationship with both AETN and Ogilvy.I believe that Ogilvy has always had Multichoices interests at heart and certainly still does"

Graham Pfuhl
Marketing and Sales Director
Multichoice Posted on 29 May 2009 15:21
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The Don
Herman Manson is...-
the real scammer. Get him boys! Posted on 29 May 2009 15:27
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Any realation to...-
Charles Manson? Posted on 29 May 2009 15:43
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Was the work passed through the correct channels for approval?-
If this is the case, then there should be no fuss and the ad is legit and can be entered into any awards' ceremony. Or, what channels were left out in the approval process. Was the campaign bombed outright? Posted on 29 May 2009 15:40
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Herman Manson
Full statements now on MarkLives.com-
Hi Graham,

Further to your comment on Bizcommunity.com, the quote in question was not included in the story as I never questioned Ogilvy's intent towards you as a client. I have however now published both your statements in full on MarkLives.com for the sake of full disclosure (http://www.marklives.com/wordpress/?p=634).

Best, Herman

Herman Manson
Editor - Mark Magazine & MarkLives.com Posted on 1 Jun 2009 11:47
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mc
Thou without scam cast the first comment-
Thou without scam cast the first comment Posted on 29 May 2009 15:26
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Bizcommunity should write an article about this thread.-
I've never seen a response like this. Posted on 29 May 2009 16:06
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Simone Puterman: editor-at-large
This kind of comment is not unique-
Try the comments under this story from last year for size:

New agency takes Checkers account
http://www.bizcommunity.com/Comments/196/12/75698.html

Simone Puterman
Bizcommunity.com: Assistant Editor Posted on 29 May 2009 16:16
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Paul-
You really shouldn't be encouraging this kind of behaviour. Posted on 30 May 2009 15:58
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this is tame-
you should visit the adsoftheworld site. on that site they totally tear one another to pieces Posted on 29 May 2009 16:32
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Moses
I am a new person...-
This article has changed my views on advertising. I'm now drinking old tequila because I am so ashamed at myself for scamming and winning many awards throughout my career. I went into the bathroom earlier and didn't recognize the man I saw in the mirror. "Who am I?" i asked. No reply except awkward sounds in the loo behind me. I feel so guilty for scamming all my life. I am done with it! From Monday I'm going to be the best creative I can be and not do it for awards but for the client! I love the client so much. I hate glory and awards. June is a fresh start...like green grass after a horrible bush fire where mice were killed. Posted on 29 May 2009 16:54
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Mahatma
You are Moses.-
And don't you ever forget it. Posted on 29 May 2009 17:09
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Sarcasm-
It's a beatiful thing. Posted on 31 May 2009 10:30
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Matt Black
The key line....-
Now back in fashion.
:) Posted on 29 May 2009 17:08
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Thesiger
Flagellation-
If you have been in the business a while, you'll know how it works. And that's the fault of all parties. From award-obsession, to under-qualified and risk-averse clients, to a flawed, hyper-competitive business model. (I've been there as agency MD.)
That said, permission should have been obtained - but frankly the ads were smart, excellent (and actually make a very good, hard-hitting point), and Fran Luckin is a brilliant creative whose integrity I'd consider above reproach. Posted on 31 May 2009 15:33
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Except maybe this time?-
Integrity beyond reproach, as befits one weaned on Hunts and Gerri Human... Posted on 1 Jun 2009 16:55
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Balanced
Being a creaive versus being a journalist-
If this thread is to be believed, being a creative is one of the toughest jobs around. But can just anyone be a media journalist? Is Mr Manson capable of anything more than agency-bashing and sensationalist headlines? Posted on 1 Jun 2009 02:49
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61-17
Truth hurting a little?-
Scams should be busted. If you think it's sensationalist, so be it. The truth must out. People should stop getting awards for rip-offs and scam work. Posted on 1 Jun 2009 10:10
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Scam or not to scam-
the only thing worse than scam work winning creative awards, is scam work not winning awards. what a waste of money. Posted on 1 Jun 2009 12:48
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A Client
Some Clients are clever-
Clients are well aware of scam work done purely for awards. It makes good sense for us. We tell the agency that we have no money, knowing very well that their proactive budget will cover the production. The advert then runs somewhere like the Witbank Herald. If the advert wins awards, we enjoy all the free publicity that comes from it. Maybe more clients out there should embrace the willingness of agencies to do ads for free. Posted on 1 Jun 2009 13:01
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I wish you were-
one of our clients. Posted on 1 Jun 2009 14:24
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Scuba diver for truth
That's it-
No more please. I want this to be the last comment posted on this thread. The facts are simple and need no further discussion.

Ogilvy did wrong, they admit it and will be sanctioned in the court of industry opinion.

Idle gossip and back biting will neither solve nor add to the problem. Finis Posted on 1 Jun 2009 18:41
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hed-
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nIDZ
stop-
telling people to stop talking, grandpa. Posted on 25 Jul 2009 10:25
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Scallywag
The truth is out there, and in here, and maybe over there, too.-
You open a can of worms, you should have to deal with the consequences. There is more than one issue involved, which begs further discussion. It's very easy to label something "scam" rather than a "mistake" or "miscommunication" especially for the sake of a good headline. There are also many "truths" involved in advertising, as anyone with any experience in the business knows. Politics, nepotism, long held grudges and backroom deals all have an influence on the business.
To speak of one "truth" is naive at best. But good luck, Bob Woodward. Hope you find your Deep Throat. Posted on 2 Jun 2009 10:11
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Elizabeth
Simone Puterman-
Thanks for reviving that old BBDO / 99c thread ... would LOVE to see how the commentators feel about things now! Posted on 2 Jun 2009 13:06
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Love Bug
don't stop now.-
give us more of the scam and rip-off artists - those award winners; who shouldn't really be award winners. Posted on 2 Jun 2009 13:34
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As you can see...-
...no one is interested. Go do some work. Posted on 4 Jun 2009 11:59
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katman
Nowhere to hide in the APEX Awards…-
…but we don’t see too many campaigns entered there because:
a.) it requires a REAL campaign for a REAL client on a REAL brief with conclusive proof of RESULTS in the marketplace, and
b.) entering involves writing a comprehensive and coherent case study – a bridge too far for most agency rock stars. Posted on 3 Jun 2009 11:27
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APEX what?-
I'd rather win a pendoring than an apex. And I'd rather win a fishing rod than a pendoring. Posted on 7 Jun 2009 16:11
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Scuba Diver for truth
Enough-
I have said it already. This conversation is now closed. No more please. The entire industry is sick of this debate and would prefer to get on with some work.

FINIS, THE END Posted on 3 Jun 2009 12:36
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nomoreawards
The industry...-
The industry is sick not because of debate and discussion but because we have sold ourselves down the river by falling for the biggest scam of them all - the awards scam. Mags wanted advertisers, sure way to pull it in is to create lists, like lists of the top 'creative' agencies. Its all bullshit anyway. You are right, lets do some real work, and tell award shows to f*** off. Maybe then we will have some time to build real relationships with our clients ... Posted on 4 Jun 2009 09:33
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thankgodimnottheirclient
Nice one Ogilvy-
Heard Ogilvy is telling anybody that will listen that they accepted blame for the whole affair to avoid embarrassing client. What will client say when he hears? Posted on 4 Jun 2009 09:36
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Love Bug
So truth is still hidden.-
Would be nice to know what really went down. Posted on 4 Jun 2009 10:03
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Bob Ballard
Ah, but you see,-
deep sea diver for the truth, Hermie baby has made the waters murky himself with selective reporting, presumptive, unfounded opinions, and appointing himself the guardian of South Africa's international advertising reputation. Perhaps while you're down there, you can find what's left of his credibility. I hear it's a little north of the Titanic. Posted on 4 Jun 2009 09:45
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But do you?-
Seems like somebody (whoops, who can it be?) is trying to undermine his reputation for obvious reasons... Doesn't fly shooting the messenger folks Posted on 4 Jun 2009 10:43
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reputations-
If any reputation lies at the bottom of the sea its that of the industry if you look at this thread... Posted on 4 Jun 2009 10:45
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duikbietjieda
no coincidence-
Your allegations seem as vague as Ogilvy's statements on the matter. Maybe that is no coincidence... Posted on 4 Jun 2009 13:03
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Winners?-
has anyone really scored in this debate? It's just a whole lot of backbiting and anonymous counter attacks. Doesn't seem to say much for those who want to enter a career in advertising. Posted on 4 Jun 2009 17:24
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PoisonDwarf
BUT............ does it sell the advertised product?-
Coming in very late on this sometimes acerbic thread, I would like to ask the question.

Look at ads that win awards (yes even the scam ones, seeing as they are the majority these days) and ask yourself the question (probably the one the client also asks) ..... will the consumer rush out and buy the product or use the service advertised or is it just making the people in the advertising industry sit up and say....WOW what a brilliant ad.(and that is only because we know what went into the creation and not because are all consumers) Posted on 5 Jun 2009 08:08
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Snow White
Not all ads are designed to sell.-
I trust you're not in advertising, because if you were, you would know that many ads are designed to simply intrigue, inform, create a perception, depict a lifestyle, build a brand character people want to associate themselves with, plant a seed, tease, dangle a carrot, etc... Posted on 5 Jun 2009 12:51
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James Blonde
I've scored lank.-
Chicks dig it. Posted on 5 Jun 2009 12:55
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Yes-
One of the most sensible comments on this sad thread. Well out. Posted on 5 Jun 2009 21:54
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metatron
Brilliant! SNORTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!-
iphone makes a great substitute mirror.

anyway being friday I suppose everyone is in the bathroom, er, I mean creative room?

http://is.gd/P5T8 Posted on 5 Jun 2009 14:36
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So I hear there's this new scam-
Called "product placement". Perhaps that should be your next story. Posted on 5 Jun 2009 17:51
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Trying to prove a point Ogilvy?-
I worked at Ogilvy for some time and can assure you that this was no "misunderstanding". Approval processes are rigid. With Ogilvy desperate to show off creative ability they very often make the biggest mistake of all - not keeping their clients happy. It has been a problem with the company for some time now and the results is now I think obvious to all. Ogilvy has one goal - to look good in the industry - this was another pathetic attempt. Forget about the industry Ogilvy - make money for your clients - that is why you are in business. If you do this then maybe one day you will be on top again. Posted on 20 Jul 2009 14:03
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