Irk of the Month 10th September 2009 I really don't like ranting and do not find it necessarily constructive, but after being made aware of the All Bran "Regular Jane" radio advert, I have exempted myself from relative diplomacy in favour of outright rejection and potentially childish protest. So, after

Targeted, you are, Lifestyle Communications, not 24th August 2009 I think it is fair to say that the advertising message that has irked me most this year is this stupid sign that sits on the door inside one of the toilet cubicles at work. It says: “If you are reading this

Checkers is getting better for me 31st July 2009 Even though I am very conscious of advertising in general and am more critical than I’m sure an average non-marketing person is, I generally dislike being forced to watch endless ads- most of which are arguably terrible and completely irrelevant to

Standard Bank finally admitting it's a bank? 23rd July 2009 I am quite pleased that Standard Bank has "rebranded"... I had intended for this to be a positive take on this effort, but already my mind is objecting. Therefore, in fairness, I'll present both sides of my view. From a

Branding Anti-rape 14th July 2009 I found a recent news24 user’s article a little difficult to digest in light of his fervent anti-rape stance. I am certainly not against him, or any other men in particular, being anti-rape, but I have slight problems with how vocal people brand and truly

Acknowledging a legendary brand 8th July 2009 In light of Michael Jackson’s death and the overwhelming reaction by people across the globe to this, I believe it would be appropriate to comment on Brand Michael Jackson, specifically looking at what he represented to his “customers” or fans. Words that epitomise