Racist games console (2006)
The news: Sony launched an ad campaign for its new ceramic white Playstation Portable in the Netherlands in which a white woman, embodying the new product is...
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August
News
French Sexy Orangina Ads Criticized in UK market (August, 2008)
The news: Last year’s Orangina campaign displaying animals with human bodies enjoying life and the ‘naturally juicy’ drink was heavily criticised by the British audience which found...
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17
July
Sex on the Beach Dubai (July, 2008)
The news: Dubai: Two Britons, who were accused of having sex on a Dubai beach, were sentenced to three months in jail by the Dubai Court of...
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03
July
Instantaneous internet ridicule for new GAZPROM brand, NIGAZ.
When unchecked for cultural resonance, names can take on unintended meanings and damage the brand they are designed to promote. As soon as Gazprom launched its latest...
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29
June
First ever global survey of sentiment in the marketing community reveals optimistic results.
LONDON ADVERTISING and Textappeal have created a ‘Global Marketing Sentiment Index’ – the first ever global survey of sentiment in the marketing community as to what...
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18
June
Japanese women choose small hats.
Louis Mariette is a world renowned bespoke hat designer, with famous followers such as Jerry Hall, Sophie Dahl and Jodie Kidd. His work is that of...
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20
May
China protests Mao sperm ad
The news "Don't bring the next Mao into the world. Use a condom." Following an outcry in China, Doc Morris Pharmacies has officially apologised to...
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20
April
Burger King upsets Mexico.
The news The ambassador of Mexico in Spain issued a formal protest to Burger King after the airing of a TV commercial in Spain. He said that...
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15
April
Angelina Jolie shoots and kisses her way out of Britain
The News An ad for the film “Wanted” showing an “almost naked” actress Angelina Jolie shooting and kissing has been banned in the UK by the official...
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19
March
Hillary Clinton and her Russian ‘Reset’ Translation Gaffe (March, 2009)
The news: On Friday March 6th, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva to help mend ties between...
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18
March