Lifestyle'Beach body' model hits backRenee Somerfield, the genetically-blessed Australian model starring in a controversial new weight loss advert, has responded to the backlash against the campaign.27 Apr 06:15 AM
LifestyleBurger King is now advertising on women's breastsBurger King has come under fierce criticism for advertising on "tittygram" - a Russian website which displays messages across the exposed chest of a model.24 Apr 03:10 AM
RetailBad taste Anzac campaign pulledA recent online campaign led by Woolworths Australia has caused outrage among customers, who accused the supermarket giant for cashing in on Anzac Day.14 Apr 06:52 PM
LifestyleMcDonald's ad is 'blasphemy'Top Naples pizza chef describes suggestion as "blasphemous" as McDonald's maintains that "even the pizza chefs of Naples have probably bought their children to us at least once".13 Apr 02:40 AM
OpinionWhat the Dove ad teaches usBut my abiding hope is that, in the future, if my daughters ever see actual or metaphorical signs like these, they won't panic or have a personal crisis.12 Apr 08:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday Editorial: Need a drink? No, not really, thanksIf we could see the way we look when we are drunk we might never get drunk again.11 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessYouTube Kids under fireYouTube Kids is under fire from consumer groups as a complaint has been filed with the FTC about advertising.08 Apr 02:35 AM
LifestylePlus-size ad: 'All women are sexy'A new spring campaign, I'm No Angel, aims to prove that "all women are sexy" regardless of society's traditional or stereotypical views on beauty.07 Apr 01:15 AM
LifestyleKidman in ‘abusive’ airline adNicole Kidman is facing questions about her commitment to women's rights, after endorsing an airline accused over the alleged mistreatment of its female staff.06 Apr 09:15 PM
BusinessFlip ordered to remove misleading internet adsFlip has been criticised for advertising its internet service for $55 a month, without disclosing that the cost went up to $60 after the first month.01 Apr 02:29 AM
LifestyleDavid Beckham strips down in spoof undie adDavid Beckham has been undeniably upstaged by his best friend James Corden in a spoof video for the British comic's new TV endeavour.31 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandTV ad cleared over 'stalking' complaintA commercial that showed a male jogger repeatedly chasing after a female stranger has been cleared after a complaint that it depicted "stalking" behaviour.18 Mar 11:21 PM
LifestyleAmerican Apparel ad bannedASA ruled that the ad of a young-looking model in a thong bodysuit must be taken down from its website and must not appear again in its current form.18 Mar 10:15 PM
New ZealandWrong side of the road Volvo ad rilesA TV ad showing a car being driven on the right side of the road has been criticised as irresponsible given the spate of recent tourist road crashes.18 Mar 09:42 PM
LifestylePretty 'Ava' tricks Tinder usersTinder users looking for love were tricked in to swiping right by an attractive female robot.16 Mar 11:10 PM
BusinessThe adman cometh ... and stayed onIn 1988, Marty O’Halloran was sent to a place where careers died. Now he runs DDB’s regional business from here.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: No Spark in Henry's new showLeading telecommunications company Spark actively considered becoming the cornerstone sponsor of the new Paul Henry breakfast show, but has pulled out, writes John Drinnan.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'The Dress' in anti-violence adThe dress that divided the internet with millions debating its colours has been adopted by the Salvation Army for the focus of its latest anti-domestic violence campaign.09 Mar 10:00 PM
ManufacturingBaby formula: Mums on warpathSix complaints have been made to the Commerce Commission since its preliminary decision to allow infant formula companies to restrict their advertising.09 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessBaby formula advertising facing banMums with babies aged under six months could see the advertising of infant milk formula for their children banned.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandZoggs v Sexwax dispute ends at Supreme CourtA long-standing trademark dispute between surfing wax company Sex Wax and swimwear company Zoggs has ended at the Supreme Court.02 Mar 07:36 AM
BusinessStrip club's Cricket World Cup ambushA strip club has received a slap on the wrist for an ambush marketing stunt during Saturday's epic Cricket World Cup clash in Auckland.02 Mar 04:20 AM
AirlinesAir NZ deal caught in UK media clashAn Air NZ sponsorship deal has hit headlines in a tit-for-tat row between two of Britain's most influential newspapers over the integrity of their editorial content.24 Feb 01:20 AM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Pork ads get wrong end of salami about modern Kiwi dadsSo NZ Pork, you think giving a woman a "night of pleasure" is cooking her dinner? You've clearly never dated one of us Shore girls.20 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: SkyCity deals a mixed messageSkyCity's new advertising campaign takes the warm and cuddly approach in stressing the company's community links, writes John Drinnan. At the same time, it is developing a reputation as an aggressive player with media.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanOpinion: Are race-based ads ok?Some readers were less concerned about the impact of Quitline’s crayon ad on children and more worried about the race-based stereotypes it was propagating.04 Feb 08:45 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Does this ad encourage kids to smoke?Quitline is running an ad depicting little children pretending to "smoke" their crayons, writes Shelley Bridgeman. Aimed at adults, yes. But what of the longer term effects?29 Jan 01:45 AM
OpinionEditorial: Liquor forum clampdown over the topThe Government has quickly distanced itself from the report of the Ministerial Forum on Alcohol Advertising and Sponsorship.19 Dec 04:00 PM
