Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Tui Ads
New tui ads raise eyebrows
AUCKLAND: The new billboard campaign from the Tui brand of beer has caused further controversy after ads were hoisted on sites around the nation in the weekend.
Many feel the new ads which feature the “Yeah Right” slogan are a little too close to the bone. Alcohol abuse campaigners feel that slogans such as “It was consensual,” “My Missus walked into a door,” “I’m not an alcoholic,” and “I swear I was OK to drive” are designed to appeal to no one, but boorish young males with no common sense and few morals.
Critics feel the ads violate the principles of the liquor advertising code which states "advertisements shall not depict or imply offensive, aggressive or unduly masculine themes or behaviour."
Tui brand owner DB Group told reporters that the new campaign was based upon "humorous statements, that the general adult audience of New Zealand would be able to appreciate" and that detractors are misrepresenting the ads.
“The people of New Zealand have come to love our cheeky brand of humour,” Tui brand manager Will Knight told reporters. “The “Yeah Right” slogan has become a catch phrase throughout the nation!”
“We reckon the best billboard ads leave the stories half told,” Knight continued. “Our aim with this campaign is to draw people to make their own assumptions about what it means to drink our beer.”
Four Square Man
The name Four Square emerged when Mr Barker, while talking on the telephone to one of the buying group members on 4th July 1924, drew a square around the 4 of the date on his calendar. He immediately realised he had a suitable name for the buying group, stating that “they would stand ’Four Square’ to all the winds that blew”.
During the 1950’s the Foodstuffs advertising department designed the famous Four Square man who initially appeared only in newspaper advertising and posters, but was developed to become part of the Four Square identity, appearing in every Four Square store and eventually becoming a nationally recognised icon in New Zealand, remaining famous to this day.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Tadpole
Come on kids do your part and go out and BUY IT! Also thanks to all who attended the last show on Saturday at 420 in Auckland, especially the message board regulars, some of whom travelled a long way to be there. We all had a great time ( from what I remember ;) ) Over and out. Tadpole.
The Best of The Best - Coming your way
Best of the Best:Icons of NZ Rock'n'Roll
Friday, 18 August 2006 - Friday, 18 August 2006
For one time only, the stars from the 50s to the 80s, come together for Best of the Best at the Aotea Centre in Auckland.
Best of the Best: Icons of NZ Rock n RollRead feature
Event dates. 18 August 2006 $59.50 - $69.50
Together they’ve had more hits than a heavyweight boxer – they are the heavyweights of New Zealand’s rock music scene and they're celebrating 50 years of rock 'n' roll with Best of the Best.Featuring: Johnny Devlin & The Tornadoes Ray Columbus, Sharon O'Neill, Shane, Larry Morris,Tom Sharplin Venue: Aotea Centre, Auckland
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