by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) Today, instead of looking at a specific ad, I’m going to talk about the benefits of being a brand that gets how to connect with people, looking at how the Red Bull brand gets ‘wiiiings’, thanks to its creative campaigns.
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Ad of the Week: It’s a love virus
by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) In a year that’s poised for political friction, it warmed my heart to discover Advantage Y&R’s endearing “MTC Hugs” advert for Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), a cellular access company based in Namibia.
#AdoftheYear: South Africa’s 10 Best Ads of 2013 (Part 1)
by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) It’s been a good year for advertising and brands, and it’s been hard to single out the single ad that I would nominate as “Ad of the Year”. In fact, using the very scientific method of reviewing all my Ads of the Week, I’ve decided on a “Top 10” countdown of the best of the Best Ads of 2013. Here are the first five, with no apologies, and no prizes.
Ad of the Week: Stop, start. Cry, sleep.
by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) VW’s a brand with considerable experience and wisdom, which is possibly why the vehicle manufacturer manages to be both self-effacing and to create a charming commercial, “Volkswagen — Think Blue: Baby” from Adam&EveDDB, that beautifully positions its new, green innovation.
Ad of the Week: The wealth of Allan Gray’s “Oh Sinner Man”
by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) Concentration is a challenge for most people. The latest ad from Allan Gray, “Distraction is the Enemy”, is a refreshing departure in style from previous ads from the financial services company and was produced by ad agency KingJames.
Ad of the Week: Keep calm and carry on socialising
by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) Previous Cell C campaigns have focused on call charges, but the latest ad from Ogilvy Johannesburg is an upbeat, fun, funky and very watchable promotion of Cell C data services.
Ad of the Week with Oresti Patricios — Absa: “Prosper”
by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) Branding is another aspect where banks can successfully try to set themselves apart, in this tough retail-banking sector. Absa is certainly trying to do this with a broader effort that speaks to the self and the human spirit.
Ad of the Week with Oresti Patricios — Sandton: A brief history in time
by Oresti Patricios (@orestaki) The Liberty Group’s history is closely tied to that of Sandton’s, which is why the latest brand-building campaign from the financial brand makes such sense. Liberty is the owner of Sandton City which first opened its doors about a decade and a half after the financial brand was founded by Donald Gordon.
Ad of the Week with Oresti Patricios — KFC imaginary friend
by Oresti Patricios. KFC is a global brand with a family-focused, everyday food brand promise. Like most fast-food brands, the emphasis is on fun, so most ad messaging uses humour to create a light-hearted feel. The latest ad also manages to sneak in another message: that KFC is also for special occasions.