How not to market yourself - A case study
Sentech seems to be trying every possible way to alienate their MyWireless subscribers by ignoring one simple rule: The customer is always right (even when you think he isn't). 27 Jul 2004
Kick Off Ad (TV)
Kick Off TV Ad - whose brand is being communicated Inkomazi or Kick Off magazine? 21 Jul 2004
Subtitles
I think that the sabc should provide english subtitles to some of the programmes or games shows. 21 Jul 2004
What a pleasure to wake up to Alex on 94.7 now that the Rude Awakening team is on leave!
Alex Jay's witty commentary, music knowledge, all-round pleasant personality and sexy voice make for a welcome change to the vulgar, offensive and inane twaddle that emanates from Jeremy and his laughing hyaena team. 21 Jul 2004
The Banning of Alcohol Advertising
If alcohol fuels alcoholism, then it is logical to assume that food fuels obesity - why not just ban food ads as well?! 20 Jul 2004
Barnett Furnishers TV Commercials sucks!!
Barnett Furnishers commercials on our screens are so boring! 19 Jul 2004
SABC - Marginalised Languages: Xitsonga, Tshivenda
I am concerned about the news bulletins in both Xitsonga and Tshivenda. 14 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
SAB New TV Campaign
Believing in the South Africa's People!!! What an fantastic ad by the South African Breweries. 11 Jul 2004
It's either religion or Advertising
Either hold onto your beliefs or hold onto your job, you choose. 8 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
Why are adverts like Clover Danone still allowed to flight?
This advert blatantly objectifies woman - I can't see a man in the leading role. 6 Jul 2004
How big is the need for a reliable source of Event Service providers?
Venues, Caterers, Entertainment, Conferencing. Where do you find service providers for your events? 5 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
Our industry stinks
Marketing & Branding - the most non-committal, shortsighted industries in the world? I now find myself in the position of looking for a job after 2 years of running my own company... 1 Jul 2004
New clause in communicators' contract?
Just when you thought Mark Keohane (ex-Boks Communications Manager) had exposed all the skeletons in the Boks' closet he writes a book with even more damning inside info, more especially on how Boks manipulated the media. 30 Jun 2004
Where's my movie??
Have you recently been to the movies? How many ads did you last count before your movie eventually started? 29 Jun 2004
The Nedbank Sculpture Ad
It drives me crazy - I had the worst experience as a customer of Nedbank, yet their agency produces the most incredible, magical and moving advert ever! 29 Jun 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
How did they make it on air?
Some ads should never make it past scamp stage. The ad where the woman has a rip-roaring orgasm while washing her hair in the plane loo. Come on! It's so bad. It stinks. 23 Jun 2004
Design schools in Durban
Are there any design schools in Durban that offer short courses covering Quark, Freehand, Photoshop and any other industry software? 21 Jun 2004
SA music a gold mine!
Arno and others have proven that SA music deserves recognition. 21 Jun 2004
Papsak canned
In light of the announcement to ban the papsak from shelves. I think it is a brilliant idea! 17 Jun 2004
Cell phone contracts
Contracts widely advertise - "only R9pm" and other specials, without disclosing the correct amount with compulsory additions. 3 Jun 2004
What happened to African ideas?
As a consumer everything I come across nowadays is a rehashed American or European idea that has been altered just enough so as to be sold locally. 1 Jun 2004
Hot sex for sale, to children and anyone else who wants it.
Adult things are no longer reserved for adult space and time and it is easy to understand why children are growing up thinking that raunchy promiscuity and cheap thrill is not only part of everyday life, but also supercool. 30 May 2004
Any new newspaper houses in Durban?
All I have are articles from some of Durb's mainstream newspapers and some memories of "good job", "well done", "you're a good journalist", "lots of potential", etc, but where are the jobs? 25 May 2004
