Marketing strategy

An opinionated commentary on brand packaging and promotional approaches.

Marketing strategy

The Courier Guy chases the sunset

Chasing the Sun 2 is South Africa's version of the Super Bowl.

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Getting your pricing strategy right

Pricing is more about perceived value than it is about the actual cost of something.

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'Have you seen the new Nando's ad?'

The masters of brand response campaigns are at it again.

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Yeti Collections | Inspired By True Events

How Yeti is taking on Stanley.

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The most effective way to grow a brand

'Sell the sizzle, not the steak.'

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KIA's big game commercial

KIA are back for Super Bowl LVIII

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Make Bud Light Great Again

Will Donald Trumps endorsement of Bud Light send the brand back to the #1 spot in the US?

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South African wines vs. Australian wines

How two different wine regions tend to approach the marketing of their products.

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How the Stanley Quencher became a global mega hit

Yet another marketing post about a very popular sippy-cup.

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Apple show how it's made

The Apple Vision Pro will sell for a staggering $3,499 from 2 February - here's why...

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Apple invites us to Get Ready

The world is about to change forever - again.

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The stars align for Calvin Klein

The new smash-hit Calvin Klein campaign that's 44 years in the making.

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This Christmas Coca Cola presents 'The Note'

Coke's The Santa Stories come alive with the second film in their Christmas series.

Case studies

Fishwife | beautifully-tinned fish

What if...tinned fish was positioned as a luxury product, yet sold at an affordable price?

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Tesco presents #BecomeMoreChristmas

Tesco create a bizarre ad for Christmas 2023.

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Amazon are coming for Christmas

This Christmas - and every one after - local retailers will be sharing the stage with the world's 3rd biggest brand.

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Allan Gray suggests that everything comes around

South Africa's financial services giant, Allan Gray are back with a new, showstopper of a TVC.

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An iconic yellow bag drives JD Sports' Christmas forward

A simple yellow bag is all that's needed to turn this edgy film, into an effective piece of branded communication.

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Lidl Christmas ad 2023

The discount retailer tries to capture hearts with a little forest critter.

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John Lewis Christmas 2023...featuring...a new Andrea Bocelli song

What's the verdict on the most anticipated Christmas ad of 2023?

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TK Maxx Christmas 2023 with a classic from Eve and Gwen Stefani

'Drop your glasses, shake your ...'

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Sainsbury's Christmas 2023 ft Rick Astley

The 80s music icon is back.

Woolworths show how they do it

Looks like it's back to quality for the premium South African retailer.

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M&S Christmas Food ad 2023

M&S heading casually into Christmas 2023 thanks to a pair of mittens.

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ASDA turns to Incredibublé

ASDA make a great ad for Christmas 2003.