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Chicken Licken accuses KFC of ad imitation

Karabo Ledwaba 2 Jun 2025

M&C Saatchi Abel’s latest campaign for client Standard Bank reflects the bank’s target customers’ evolving perspective on wealth as multifaceted (Image supplied)

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#BehindtheCampaign: Standard Bank's These are a few of my favourite things

30 May 2025

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Consumer disputes LinkedIn R7k job ad charge

Karabo Ledwaba 23 May 2025

WhatsApp has launched a new campaign. Source: YouTube.

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Watch | New WhatsApp campaign vows message privacy with no third-party access

20 May 2025

The future of influencer marketing - Not in the loudest voice, the most trustworthy one

Social Media

The future of influencer marketing - Not in the loudest voice, the most trustworthy one

Bronwyn Abrahams 16 May 2025

Leander Kettledas is the corporate communications & marketing manager at Canon South Africa.

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie: Leander Kettledas, corporate communications & marketing manager at Canon SA

30 Apr 2025

FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

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FSCA penalises African Bank for misleading “investment” advertisement

24 Apr 2025

Forget fancy firewalls, email signatures are MSPs secret weapon in 2025

Technology

Forget fancy firewalls, email signatures are MSPs secret weapon in 2025

Issued by Rocketseed 23 Apr 2025

Kristi Noem in the advertisement.

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Mexico slams Trump's 'discriminatory' immigration ad

22 Apr 2025

Calling all women entrepreneurs: Entries open for the 11th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Awards

Calling all women entrepreneurs: Entries open for the 11th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Issued by Media24 4 Apr 2025

Image source: alphaspirit –

Corporate & Commercial Law

KleuterZone controversy: What protection do investors, franchisees have under SA law?

Ian Jacobsberg 4 Apr 2025

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ARB says complaint against Department of Health TV sugar ad holds merit

Karabo Ledwaba 4 Apr 2025

Advertising

Tumi Rabanye | How advertising strategy acts like a brand's nervous system

Tumi Rabanye 1 Apr 2025

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Counting chickens before they’re dunked? ARB rules in favour of KFC in "wings" dispute

Karabo Ledwaba 24 Mar 2025

Recycling vs. upcycling: What’s the difference and why it matters?

Circular Economy & Waste Management

Recycling vs. upcycling: What’s the difference and why it matters?

Issued by dotGOOD 17 Mar 2025

Merrachi's Ramadan campaign sparks debate with hijab-clad Eiffel Tower imagery

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Merrachi's Ramadan campaign sparks debate with hijab-clad Eiffel Tower imagery

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Mar 2025

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Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels – and yours could be next

Freddie Daley 14 Mar 2025

Pineapple's ‘caveman’ ad found offensive by advertising board

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Pineapple's ‘caveman’ ad found offensive by advertising board

Karabo Ledwaba 10 Mar 2025

The hidden cost of dull, bland and boring

Media

The hidden cost of dull, bland and boring

Issued by MediaHeads 360 3 Mar 2025

Levi's and Beyonce reveal Reiimagine Chapter 2: "Pool Hall"

Fashion

Levi's and Beyonce reveal Reiimagine Chapter 2: "Pool Hall"

25 Feb 2025

Morning After Island is a Ogilvy Honduras campaign.

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What is the Ogilvy Network's secret spice?

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Feb 2025

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No room for picky eaters? ARB rules in favour of KFC in chicken wing complaint

Karabo Ledwaba 17 Feb 2025

Super Bowl 2025 ads as lacklustre as the game, with an overflow of celebrities and very little risk-taking

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Super Bowl 2025 ads as lacklustre as the game, with an overflow of celebrities and very little risk-taking

Danette Breitenbach 12 Feb 2025

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5 Super Bowl commercials that deserve places in the advertising hall of shame

Matthew Pittman 10 Feb 2025

ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

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ARB ruling | Should alcohol brands advertise on the beach?

Karabo Ledwaba 7 Feb 2025

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth

Youth Employment

Employment and Labour to recruit 10,000 inspector interns

23 Jan 2025

Chicken Licken is not making fun of OCD, says the ARB.

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Chicken Licken, Joe Public 'not making fun of OCD,' says advertising regulator

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Jan 2025

Branding

Legally, they can’t be called ‘uggs’ outside of Australia – but the name will stick regardless

Alexandra Sherlock 20 Jan 2025

How Blue Label Media is using Ringas bulk airtime vouchers as advertising space

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How Blue Label Media is using Ringas bulk airtime vouchers as advertising space

Issued by Blue Label Media 13 Dec 2024

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iStore advertising complaint dismissed by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Dec 2024

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#BehindtheCampaign: LegalWise balances legacy with future promise

4 Dec 2024

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When ads shock: subtle ways that disgust can shape our buying habits

L.J. Shrum and Elena Fumagalli 15 Nov 2024

Lidl's global holiday campaign was created by BBDO Germany and its chief creative officer, South African-born Jonathan Deeb and Academy Award-winning filmmaker Tom Hooper (Image supplied)

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BBDO Germany's 6 minute brand film for Lidl's global holiday campaign

6 Nov 2024

Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

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Debate over artistic freedom as ARB orders withdrawal of property ad

Karabo Ledwaba 1 Nov 2024

The campaign was released by Spar.

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Barry swaps snow for sunshine in Spar's festive South African ad

30 Oct 2024

The complainant said the ad is violent.

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Ad watchdog rules Coastal Hire did not promote GBV

Karabo Ledwaba 18 Oct 2024

What and how to design: when design thinking and system engineering meet

Higher Education

What and how to design: when design thinking and system engineering meet

Dr Amit Kumar Mishra, Issued by Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika 17 Oct 2024

Celebrating trailblazing women entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Media

Celebrating trailblazing women entrepreneurs at the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards

Issued by Media24 15 Oct 2024

Advertising Regulatory Board clears Lifebuoy Soap ad of 'inappropriate content'

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Advertising Regulatory Board clears Lifebuoy Soap ad of 'inappropriate content'

Karabo Ledwaba 15 Oct 2024

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Radio Ad campaign for Naked Insurance sparks controversy over weight loss play on words

Karabo Ledwaba 23 Sep 2024

Creative giants: Iconic gantries captivate audiences

OOH

Creative giants: Iconic gantries captivate audiences

Issued by Provantage 16 Sep 2024

Advertising

MTN’s ‘unlimited’ offer hits a limit: ARB calls for transparency

Karabo Ledwaba 11 Sep 2024

Innovative opportunity for aspiring marketers to showcase their skills

IMC Conference

Innovative opportunity for aspiring marketers to showcase their skills

Issued by IMC Conference 30 Aug 2024

Source: Gary Moore, senior consultant at the Free Market Foundation.

Banking

Banks Act gives Prudential Authority unconstitutional powers over banks

Gary Moore 26 Aug 2024

Advertising

TotalEnergies SA ad ruled 'misleading' by ARB

Karabo Ledwaba 19 Aug 2024

Advertising

Appeal dismissed: Woolworths' rBST-Free milk advertising deemed compliant

Karabo Ledwaba 13 Aug 2024

Pictured: Darren Mckinon, shareholder and commercial director at Epic Outdoor. Image supplied.

Marketing

#BehindtheSelfie: Darren Mckinon, shareholder and commercial director at Epic Outdoor

Aa-isha Hassiem 7 Aug 2024

The complainant said the ad was inappropriate. Source: YouTube.

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ARB rules that Always XXL ad can educate boys and girls

Karabo Ledwaba 29 Jul 2024