The producers of Z News, a news satire co-developed by award winning South African cartoonist Zapiro, is seeking alternative distribution channels after the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) pulled the plug on the show before the pilot even aired. The SABC reportedly spent close to R1 million on development before the show got canned. Zapiro is often criticised by senior government figures for his politically inconvenient views of Zuma and other members of the ANC leadership.
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Martin Lindstrom, Buy-ology Symposium
The Buy-ology Symposium explores why everything we believe about why we buy is wrong. Product placement is off track, sex doesn’t sell and the TV commercial is dead in the water. So what’s next for marketing? Find out! Book now and mention MarkLives to receive a R2000 discount on your booking. 09 March 2009, Gallagher …
This website went horizontal
Television commercials production company Velocity has launched a new website as part of the new Velocity Corporate identity designed by REX. Instead of going vertical the design went horizontal effectively showcasing Velocity’s work in a unique manner.
Mini says stick with one partner on World AIDS Day
This great ad was created for Mini by Black River FC for World AIDS Day. The message – stick with one partner!
Livin’ La Vida Loca?
Not if you drink Windhoek. This ad by The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town features Louis Gossett Jr. who is the face of the new Windhoek ‘keep it real’ campaign. I didn’t realise the brand needed butching up… The creative team on this campaign was: Livio Tronchin: Creative Director Jonathan Commerford: Copywriter Lucas Van Vuuren: …
Zapiro TV
The Mail & Guardian reports a new puppet show by Zapiro is in the works at the SABC.
Musica relaunches brand
Fourteen years ago, The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town created the ‘Listen with your soul’ positioning for Musica. In the meantime Musica expanded beyond their traditional core music offering to become an entertainment destination for consumers, which includes DVDs, gaming, cellular, lifestyle accessories and online entertainment.
Joe Public turns wine into art for Spier
oe Public created this great TV spot for Spier. It positions the brand as one that ‘embraces art as a way of life.’