Subtitles
I think that the sabc should provide english subtitles to some of the programmes or games shows. 21 Jul 2004
SA Market - the modern playground of pirates
If you walk around streets in the central Joburg city and other busy CBD areas around the country, you'll be amazed to see how street vendors and hawkers are used in selling faked merchandise and products by pirates. 13 Jul 2004
Feeling lucky?
How did the new "Lucky" radio comercial for GrandWest Casino get into the recording studio?? 12 Jul 2004
MTN advert celebrating 10 years of democracy
Is it true that the actor in this ad is from the UK and not South African? 7 Jul 2004
What percentage of revenue should marketing take up?
When budgeting for your organisation, how do you allocate funds for marketing efforts? 2 Jul 2004
Soccer vs Rugby
With the Soccer World Cup 2010 in the bag, we are now aiming for the Rugby World Cup 2011 bid. Is it a case of marketing heaven, or are we chewing off more than we can swallow? 24 Jun 2004
Marketing to South Africans overseas
On a trip to London recently I picked up a 'South African' newspaper (titled 'South African') and noticed various South African online retailers (as well as local UK brands) taking advantage of the captive South African audience... Is this a market we have overlooked? 19 May 2004
All shampoo'd out
Hands up if you're dead tired of hair shampoo adverts! 4 May 2004
Can't wait to see the newest innovation in feminine pads AT DINNER TIME!
Do they really think this inspires females to buy more pads? 25 Mar 2004
Polka radio ad
There has been wide spread debate surrounding the lack of creativity and new ideas within our borders, I don’t for one second doubt the fact that we harbour some of the most creative and innovative individuals who produce work of such high quality and outstanding creativity. However once in a while there comes along an ad campaign that makes me seriously concerned... 15 Mar 2004
Specialists
Advertising is a creative field yet students are still taught to follow one specialised discipline (copywriting, art directing, etc). Can creative people not be creative across a variety of disciplines? 23 Feb 2004
Tobacco Advertising or Not??
Well, Zuma took it away....a few jobs, and a few smaller agencies have seen the effect on the smaller guy, due to the ejection of Tobacco Advertising revenue. Did you feel it? 19 Feb 2004
Job offers and rejections
What if a company advertises for a position, you apply, they show great interest, but then suddenly they stop and go quiet? Is this not poor professional conduct? 28 Jan 2004
Xmas parties - Drinking & driving
I have been in the industry for quite a while and the amount of drinking at industry functions, followed by inebriated people driving home, has never ceased to amaze me. Media owners, clients, agencies etc. invite their guests to come have a good time with them (which more often than not means having loads to drink), but don't seem to care how these valued guests get home. 1 Dec 2003
Viral marketing examples
There has been a recent debate on what exactly is Viral Marketing. Here is an open forum to list all creative examples of Viral Marketing that you have come accross, not only in the online world. 9 Nov 2003
''Account managers have become highly paid messengers''
''They do not contribute strategically to my brand, they do not understand the media options and their strengths, they do not provide good service and they defend expensive advertising proposals made by the ad agency without considering alternative solutions.'' 9 Oct 2003
Personal brand identity
Although we may be branding experts, the advertising and marketing world can be a difficult place for the individual to discover who he/she really is. - Sid Peimer 15 Sep 2003
Kulula.com's new ad campaign
Have you seen the new Kulula.com ad: now flying Jo'burg to the windy city (lady seen with hair blowing all over the show) 3 Jul 2003
Cell C Campaign - Save the Money!
This campaign has been conveniently launched at exactly the same time as existing contract subscription rate hikes. 25 Jun 2003
Empowerment jobs require 'valid drivers licence'
When advertising for posts, most employers from all sectors, including the government, require "valid drivers licence" and "own car". This deters people from previously disadvantaged communities from applying for these posts. 15 May 2003
Vitalinea Ad
In this ad (the one where the two girls are chilling by the pool, waiter brings a yoghurt on a tray to one of them, who chirps, "Low fat, I didn't order this, besides, do I look as though I need it?" 29 Apr 2003
Cell C
The new Cell C ad (two Chinese Martial Arts actors fighting, one's voice out of sync with his lip movements, the other's not) is even funnier than the previous Cough Syrup ad! 21 Apr 2003
Us Shallow Woolies Shoppers
Do they really think we prioritise our shopping over having babies or getting engaged? 16 Apr 2003
Masters topic
I have applied for my masters in marketing communications with an initial idea to focus on the use of buzz marketing as a marketing technique on the internet. However I don't know if there are other topics I should be exploring instead. Any suggestions? 7 Apr 2003
What gets you to watch a movie?
Another movie hits the big screen... what makes you go watch it? The publicity? The trailers? Friends comments? What? 10 Mar 2003
Your private E-mail being read
How may people realise that their boss is reading their private E-mail 18 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
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
