Marketing strategy

An opinionated commentary on brand packaging and promotional approaches.

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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.

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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.

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Waitrose | It's time for the good stuff

Waitrose releases their Christmas 2023 ad.

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For South Africa, from South Africa

The 2023 Rugby World Cup may be over, but the #StrongerTogether national campaign has only just begun.

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Airlines using fine dining as a differentiator

Giving travellers a taste of their destination before they get there.

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Ahead of the clash between the Springboks and Ireland

It's 'bomb squad' versus 'brotherhood'.

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The Secret of Drip

Super cool coffee cafe in Tokyo turns out to be an experiential promotion.

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Madonna, Robert Palmer, Britney Spears and Tina Turner make a comeback for Pepsi

Turning 125-years old has given Pepsi a good excuse to wind back the clock

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The Checkers Sixty60 delivery bike is smart brand building

Might Checkers Sixty60 have successfully reimagined an old supermarket promotional tactic?

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Jameson x Dickies collaborate

Crafted together - a collaboration celebrating the joy of making things.

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Poppi - how a drinks start-up is building its social capital with Gen Z

Many brands just 'don't get the Gen Z crowd', but they are their future customers.