The depressing truth in advertising
The side-effects for a product designed to prevent hair loss, is hair loss. If that’s not bad enough, how about this advertisement for depression? The side...
Secure Parking drives me batty
I had already published articles about the unfathomable prices of parking at Secure Parking and at Wilson Parking. Wilson lures people with an attractive offer...
Chrysler fails Advertising 101
Everywhere we turn, there are advertisements. Yet, why do some work, while most don’t? As with any profession, advertising is both a science and an art....
Does Australia need a Brand Manager?
You might not know this, but if you produced an ad wherein the Rolls Royce statuette (The Spirit of Ecstasy) is in the shot, or if the Sydney Opera House were...
Secure Parking shouts with fonts
It is embarrassing when adults seek extra love and attention by showing off. They purchase huge watches or diamond rings in order to cry out, ‘Please like...
Wilson Parking catches the ‘From’ virus
Why must Wilson Parking employ silly tactics? Do the managers at Wilson not find it embarrassing to engage in childish promotions? Does its Board of Directors...
Burger King fails again
Burger King has shamed itself yet again, thanks to the Swanston Street outlet whose product quality is abysmal. If you recall, I had an issue with this outlet...
Bold claims
TonyRoma’s promotes his ‘World Famous Ribs’. Is that like saying that apples are world-famous because everyone knows about apples, and as such, apples are...
Burger Kings and franchising queens
At Sydney airport, I noticed a billboard for Hungry Jack’s. I wondered what the ‘real’ burger would look like, considering my previous unpleasant...
Telstra’s confusing statements
But does this make it the fastest of ALL networks? Or only the fastest amongst the national networks? Maybe it is the fastest of all wireless that are national,...

