Advertisements that spurred controversy and were banned

There are good ads that people recall from to time, sing their jingles. Some are so creative that you easily fall for the advertiser’s trick and charm, believe every word in there. There are the bad ads, and then there are the controversial type, which have been banned for some or the other reason. Here are 12 such controversial ads banned from the TV.

1. Levis: The blind man

This Levis ad was aired in UK. A woman bursts into a public bathroom and starts changing her clothes in front of a man who she thinks is blind!

2. Hansaplast: ‘Mother said I could’

An ad for Hansaplast condoms. A boy does very questionable, dastardly deeds becasue his mom said he could. It is later revealed that his mom would moan ‘yes’ while having sex and the boy takes that as permission. Some might find it amusing.

3. Centrum: Strip poker

A group of sexy friends play strip poker in this banned ad for Centrum. But the sexy friends are not what they seem.

4. IKEA: Tidy up campaign

IKEA is known for its furnitures, fabrics, etc. among other things. The ads are aimed at the young generation.

5. Super Bowl 2007 (Budweiser)

A boy and a girl go skinny dipping in a pool unaware that they have an audience.

6. XBox 360: Spontaneous game of shoot ‘em up

This controversial xbox 360 ad never aired. A crowd of people suddenly start a ‘shoot out’ with their fingers and just about anybody ‘jumps in’ on the game. Bang bang!

7. Mastercard priceless campaign: The milkman

This Mastercard ad is a spoof of a short film by the same title. Also watch the original.

The ad was banned because of the violence.

8. Microsoft Office XP

This ad is for Microsoft Office xp, and shows a couple in the midst of foreplay but encounter a slight ‘password’ related problem.

9. Centraal Beheer: Adam and Eve

This ad got banned due to the content that might offend the gay and religious communities.

10. Blackberry: Blackberry shoots apple

Apple getting totalled by a blackberry. As if it isn’t obvious enough why it got banned. Bold!

11. Universal Mobile: Happy parents

This ad is funny but it had to be banned. The tag line drives the point oh so clearly.

12. Agent Provocateur: Kylie Minogue riding mechanical bull

Kylie Minogue in see through lingerie!

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Drontal: Ayers Rock

Perhaps, people outside Australia may find it a bit difficult to understand the powerful concept of this print ad and its stunningly beautiful art-direction. This print ad, developed by Grey Healthcare Group, Sydne, aims to convey the message that with every pack of Drontal dog food purchased 1$ will go to AMRRIC to help dogs in indigenous communities. The agency does convey this message in a perfect way. The ad features a dog lying on the ground resembles Ayers Rock, also know as ‘Uluru’. Uluru is a sacred place for Aboriginals, and one of the famous historic icons in Australia. Agency: Grey Healthcare Group, Sydney Via: Creative Criminals

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Beware of cat

Beware of cat- the board shown in this funny ad warns. Because cats are stronger you’re your dogs this cat is eating a special brand of cat food. This print ad for Whiskas has been developed by TBWAToronto, Canada The ad shows a park, in which the above mentioned warning board is placed noticeably. Pity no cats will see this ad or understand it. They would have been proud. The copy reads- Whiskas. now with more protein. CREDITS Advertising Agency: TBWAToronto, Canada Art Director: Pete Ross Copywriter: Allan Topol Via: I believe in advertising

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Deeds, not words

We are familiar with those falling words which indicated the grave situation in Haiti. Here is another intelligent and effective advertising initiative from Misereor.

The campaign has been targeted at the press reporters. The campaign, in an innovative way, told them that Reporters should also help out with donations.

So, they developed a unique mailing communication in which loose letters were scattered. It was the message- “Deeds, not words”.
The campaign has been developed by Kolle Rebbe.

Agency: Kolle Rebbe

Via: Creative Criminals

Tide: Checkmarks

The success of a campaign mainly depends on the suitable approach taken for a brand, considering its features. It should also be clear, intelligent and should make sense to the target audience. This campaign is an example for a clear advertising concept.
This advertising campaign for Tide has been developed by Saatchi & Saatchi New York NY, USA.

The print campaign consists of ad which show checkmarks made on improbable surfaces, indicating the quality of the product.

CREDITS

Advertising Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi New York NY, USA

Creative Directors: Maru Kopelowicz, Michael Vaughan, Neil Levin

Art Director: Michael Vaughan

Copywriter: Neil Levin

Photographer: Mark Weiss

Via: Ads of the world