Bacteria's image being rubbed in dirt for profit
COMMENT: Ads train us to regard bacteria as a threat but a healthier view is needed.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAdvertising
Comment: NZ has been infected by a bad case of 'Three Billboards' syndrome
Anti-vaxxers, angry developers and carpark protectors all recently took out billboards.
PB Tech fined $77K over warranties
ComCom bills the fine as a deterrent, but it falls well short of the maximum penalty.
'Diet culture in disguise': critics weigh in on Weight Watchers rebrand
Not everyone is convinced by the company's pivot to wellness.
Court of Appeal rejects NZME and Stuff merger challenge
The media companies were challenging a judge's refusal to give the merger the green light.
NZME overtakes MediaWorks to claim Auckland radio crown
The latest survey is a "game changer" says NZME exec.
Kiwi tech start-up quadruples growth
A Wellington tech start-up is rapidly expanding the global market.
Burgerfuel 'bastard' billboard hit with ASA complaint
The complainant felt that the advert was inappropriately located near a school.
Will real estate agents be replaced by robots?
COMMENT: A 2013 Oxford study estimated AI has a 98 per cent chance of replacing agents.
Gambling on Ronaldo and Madonna made this man a billionaire
Businessman Tsuyoshi Matsushita didn't even know who the celebrities were.
'Very disturbing' Old El Paso ad faces complaint
A 70-year-old's complaint has expressed concerns about Danny Trejo's character in an ad.
Kaepernick campaign boosts Nike's online sales by 31 per cent
Responses to the ads sparked debate on whether Nike had bitten off more than it could chew
Comment: What Donald Trump and Nike have in common
COMMENT: Nike and Donald Trump are performing the same media tango.
Liam Dann: Nike picks a side in culture war
The sportswear brand is going head to head with Trump.
Facebook takes on YouTube with new video feature
Facebook has launched its latest bid to topple YouTube by expanding its video service.
You drunk, bro? Pak'nSave blushes after unfortunate gaffe
"Nice to see Pak'nSave promoting a healthy diet!"
The ads Kiwis complained about in July
Offensive says, sexually inappropriate Bendon posters and naked children's dolls.
Property manager pulls ads after outraging renters
Company removes ads that suggested landlords should squeeze their tenants for money.
Big Read: The lucrative business of pumping up YouTube views
Plays can be bought for pennies and delivered in bulk.
Wakachangi Lager wins case over 'sexist' ad complaint
Wakachangi Lager has won an ASA decision over a complaint about one of its adverts.
Calls to restrict alcohol marketing around children
Kiwi children exposed to alcohol ads nearly 5 times a day
Is Apple losing its creative mojo without Steve Jobs?
The former staffer warns the company is losing its emotional connection to consumers.
Fairfax Media to merge with Nine
The companies say the move will cut costs by $54 million over two years.
Did Govt's $350K push to get Kiwis excited about tax work?
The Government spent a hefty budget to get Kiwis excited about tax - but did it work?
Racist flatmates-wanted post labelled 'very inappropriate'
The listing stated, "We won't be able to accept people from India (don't like curry)".
Calls to regulate sugary drink ads on Facebook
Reducing obesity and tooth decay made difficult with adverts on social media.
Dancing with the Stars judges' random new role
Dancing With The Stars judges cameo in real-estate video to judge a house.
Has your fridge been hijacked by cybercriminals?
Hackers are focusing on a new type of heist.
It's math men vs Mad men in ad world
Traditional ad agencies are already under pressure from the likes of Facebook and Google.
Goodbye to the 'Trivago girl'?
The "Trivago girl" may be departing as the company decides to change strategy.
Ad agency pulls billboard with joke about underage relationship
Contagion executive creative director has apologised for causing offence.
Supermarket scrap: Countdown v Pak'nSave in advert stoush
A marketing mistake has led to a war of words between two of NZ's big retailers.
What's in a name? Personalised ads hit the target
New personalised advertising in New Zealand caters to a desire for connection
Will the twerk work for Seymour's career?
Can a politician play the clown and serious politician at the same time?