Coega TV ad
The new TV ad for the Coega development is truly shocking. Am I really supposed to feel a rush of patriotic pride for a construction project where they show the developers dynamiting and bulldozing a beautiful section of our coast? 18 Feb 2003
Your private E-mail being read
How may people realise that their boss is reading their private E-mail 18 Feb 2003
Castle's "SA flag" campaign
The Castle "SA flag" campaign was a brilliant idea, but I really think they missed out on pre-World Cup publicity. 18 Feb 2003
42 million supporters?
One team, 42 million supporters, says Standard Bank. I saw the ad a few times before it dawned. It's so easy not to question ads. 17 Feb 2003
How & Why?
How does a person break into advertising and why are NON-WHITE persons never chosen to fill positions in these fields? 12 Feb 2003
Telkom's ''Down memory lane'' ad a dud
This tv ad is very misleading and mischievous, to say the least. 9 Feb 2003
More news on Community Radio
I would like to request more info/news on smaller radio stations. 3 Feb 2003
Accepting ads from the opposition
On Friday The Citizen carried an advert for The Star, opinions? 2 Feb 2003
Students training programmes
We are a students' organisation and would like to know if there's any body who would like to assist by offering training or internships. 30 Jan 2003
Reliable information on Radio in South Africa requested
Can anyone assist me in finding case studies of campaigns launched on radio only - either retail, travel and transport, food beverages, health and beauty, business-to-business and Education. 27 Jan 2003
Telkom's 'Touch Tomorrow' advert
I would like to comment on the new Telkom ad. Their catchline is "touch tomorrow" and they take us down a memory lane of significant historic events that happened in South Africa (all being confirmed with a phone call). 22 Jan 2003
Trying to locate Sara Woolfson
Hi, On behalf of my son - Nicholas - I am trying to get hold of Sara. She works in the advertising industry in Johannesburg and London. She is the MD of her agency - but I don't know the agency's name. Can you help? TIA 14 Jan 2003
Bursaries / Sponsorships / Loans
Which companies offer (1) bursaries (2)part sponsorships or loans that can be repayed after studies? 8 Jan 2003
DTP? What are the chances .... ?
I want to do a comprehensive DTP course but what are the opportunities or chances of employment once I am qualified and what are prospective employees looking for in a portfolio (specific tips)? 8 Jan 2003
Delivering Eyeblasters / TangoZebra Rich Media over flash content.
What contingencies do we need to consider when redesigning our site, so we can have flash content and Rich-Media ad technologies serving at the same time? 6 Jan 2003
Telkom v Cell Brands proves choice gives consumers better deals
The most classic case of how competition favours consumers I have ever seen? When is Telkom going to be given a competitor? 17 Dec 2002
Webmail Spam-mail
Can anyone shed light on the fact why Webmail persists with spamming their own subscribers even after opt-out? 3 Dec 2002
Unscrupulous sales practices
Is there consumer protection against unscrupulous sales practices in SA? 27 Nov 2002
What would Jesus drive?
The new American campaign to get citizens in smaller, less polluting cars is very clever. 26 Nov 2002
Food, insect pests and killing sprays
The TV ad for Tobasco Sauce is perhaps witty - country slob eating pizza and tobasco gets bitten by mosquito which explodes - but... 25 Nov 2002
Is This Day going to bring their irresponsible journalism to South Africa?
After the newspaper triggered bloody riots in Nigeria over the Miss World contest the question begs asking - What kind of national newspaper is This Day going to introduce to South Africa early next year? 24 Nov 2002
Is transformation happening?
The second transformation hearings ended recently. CDF chairman Ross Chowles recommended quotas. Media planners are under-invested against Black, Coloured and Indian media by 23%. ACA member agencies have 20,4% black professional/management. Is transformation happening? What should be done to improve it? 19 Nov 2002
How did Robinson place his order for Cell C?
The Cell C ad with the diver delivering a package to a Robinson Crusoe-esque figure on a raft puzzles me more than the other Cell C ads thus far. 18 Nov 2002
The clothes off my back...
I found the gold at the end of the rainbow, then realised that's not where the view is... 14 Nov 2002
Lays TV Commercial - Francois Pienaar
I think Lays have blown it with their latest ' birthday' commercial featuring Francois Pienaar. Clearly it is definitely a case of no more 'mister nice guy' in the worst possible sense. 6 Nov 2002
The Stannic bus shelter ad
"In the land of the bus shelter the man with a car is king" - am I the only person who finds this advert on bus shelters offensive and patronising? 30 Oct 2002
Linde Forklift Advert
Why should a forklift company advertise during the Grand Prix, who buys forklifts? 30 Oct 2002
Creativity or Good Business
Which is more important - protecting one's creativity, or basing work on business principles which make money for the client? 24 Oct 2002
