Archive for the 'Copycat' Category



19
Apr
12

Bates Pangulf Taxi finally reached Dubai after five years in Portugal

“There’s no need to drink abusively … to see double. Another Cannes Bronze Lion totally ripped of! Anyway, this kind of copycat/coïncidence “drive” them directly to joelapompe.net”

THE ORIGINAL
Antral Taxi Company  / Anti Drink and Drive – 2007
Source : Cannes BRONZE LIONDraftFCB website
Agency : DraftFCB Lisbon (Portugal)

LESS ORIGINAL
Mahiki Night Club / Anti Drink and Drive – 2012
Source : Adsoftheworld
Agency : Bates Pangulf (UAE)

Source of both examples: Fake Taxi Signs / En voiture pour Joe La Pompe!

11
Mar
12

Dubai Lynx 2012 Episode one – clone wars – The film grand prix was awarded to Elephant Cairo for its ‘Ping Pong‘ campaign for Kalbaz

I really do not know where or how to begin. Every year the same sad story, a few classroom clowns think it is funny to ruin the only advertising festival of merit in the MENA region by entering copycat, spoof and cliché work in the hope that something slips by the judges and unfortunately it sometimes happens but when it does I take action with the aid of a network of passionate professionals. So let the games begin and let the truth shine.

Please look at the posting date of the clip ( zanzun 82 in ali ali’s youtube channel ) it was posted on the day of the Dubai Lynx shortlist, perhaps fearing that if posted erlier he might get some heat from his client ;) who refused it :) or from the advertising scene in cairo who could have notified lynx before the show ;)

Uploaded by  on Aug 7, 2007

TITLE: “Touch”
BRAND: Skittles
AGENCY: TBWA\Chiat\Day New York

The “BIG idea” behind the Grand Prix winning work for Kalbaz (at best) is “homage” with a twist to Skittles”everything i touch turns into” which at a core level is inspired by the “Midas touch”
The similarity is obvious.
Now look at the posting date (Feb 9, 2010) of the McDonalds TVC’s that won two bronze in the film category in 2012 !!!!!!!!!
Source: FAMILY FEUD and SHOWER and http://www.dubailynx.com/winners/2012/film/index.cfm?award=4
Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wlbM_RF7RI&list=UU7OU9dwvZQMvY2hazUrcn1w&index=37&feature=plcp
01
Mar
12

Saudi national jailed for pirating goods

By Shane McGinley
Tuesday, 28 February 2012 3:47 PM
Saudi has a piracy rate of around 60 percent (Getty Images)

Saudi has a piracy rate of around 60 percent (Getty Images)

A Saudi national who manufactured and sold more than 100,000 counterfeit goods has become the first person ever to be imprisoned in the Kingdom on copyright and piracy charges, it was announced on Tuesday.

The convicted pirate’s retail outlet and warehouse had been raided a total of seven times since 2006, resulting in the seizure of more than 100,000 counterfeit products and several pieces of reproduction equipment.

The first six offences resulted in escalating fines by the Violation Review Committee. Following the seventh raid in 2010, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Information recommended the Board of Grievances deliver a jail sentence.

In a landmark verdict, the Board of Grievances upheld the Ministry’s recommendation and the individual was jailed for a week.

The conviction has been seen by the Arabian Anti Piracy Alliance (AAA) as an important step in combating copyright theft in the kingdom, which currently has a piracy rate of around 60 percent – the highest in the Gulf region.

The AAA estimated that piracy has cost the Saudi economy around $1bn in the past two years and their recent survey found 67 percent of respondents believed imprisonment of those involved would help solve the problem.

“The adjudication of this case is a very important victory for anti-piracy advocates as it is the first-ever court judgment in KSA resulting in imprisonment. The judgement is a strong deterrent to prevent such criminal activities from proliferating in the country, knowing that the Saudi judiciary is prepared to apply the full extent of the law in trying cases related to piracy,” said Scott Butler, CEO of AAA.

Source: http://www.arabianbusiness.com/saudi-national-jailed-for-pirating-goods-447568.html

Related link: watch out for fake watches

 

10
Jan
12

What do the Royal Bank of Scotland and Qatar National Bank have in common?

Original: RBS – The Royal Bank of Scotland

Country: Scotland.

Less Original: QNB – Qatar National Bank.

Country: Qatar.

Both examples were contributed by Mr. Montaser Al Abasi.

A logo (Greek λογότυπος = logotypos) is a graphical element, (ideogram, symbol, emblem, icon, sign) that, together with its logotype (a uniquely set and arranged typeface) form a trademark or commercial brand. Typically, a logo’s design is for immediate recognition, inspiring trust, admiration, loyalty and an implied superiority. [1] The logo is one aspect of a company’s commercial brand, or economic entity, and its shapes, colors, fonts, and images usually are different from others in a similar market. Logos are also used to identify organizations and other non-commercial entities.

Lateral Thinking: When a low probability line of thought leads to an effective idea, there is a “Eureka” moment and at once the low-probability approach acquires the highest probability. – Edward De Bono. Excerpt from a book by John Townsend & Jacques Favier titled The Creative Manager’s Pocketbook. Page: 2. ISBN: 1-870471-69-5.

A copycat is a person that mimics or repeats the behavior of another. The term is often derogatory, suggesting a lack of originality. The expression may derive from kittens that learned by imitating the behaviors of their mothers. – Wikipedia.

Plagiarism: The abuse of another’s original work by copying it and passing it off as one’s own. As defined in Alastair Campbell book titled The Designer’s Lexicon. Page: 293 ISBN: 0-304-35505-4.

Imitation is the sincerest form of thievery” excerpt from a book by Capsule titled Design Matters. Page: 84. ISBN -13:978-1-59253-341-1.

08
Nov
11

copycat busted at the speed of web

Published in the International Herald Tribune. Friday, October 14, 2011. Page: 20.

Special thanks to Mr. Marzouq J. Al Marzouq for sharing this with all of us :)

30
Oct
11

The big idea vs the cliche’

Client: Behbehani Motors Company – VW

Agency: Paragon Marketing Communications

Country: Kuwait -2011

Client: Behbehani Motors Company – VW

Agency: Bates Pan Gulf

Country: Kuwait -2011

Check out more “creativity” by Bates Pan Gulf Kuwait by following links on this blog

When will they learn?

Vegetarian beasts

Cannes Lions reaction to the 2009 Dubai Lynx

Torn creativity

Fruity

Bursting another copycat Bubble in Kuwait

splash of creativity

19
Oct
11

Anubis live at the Oman 3rd media and advertising conferance

BlogAnubis is an active participating exhibitor at Oman’s 3rd Media & Advertising conference. October 18-20, 2011.

17
Oct
11

Eureka selling I Phone for KD 400 and stealing other people artwork!!!

 

Source: Eureka selling iPhone for KD400 and stealing other peoples artwork

Client: Eureka

Agency: in-house

Country: Kuwait – November, 2011.

Moey took a picture of a Eureka ad in the newspaper for Eureka in which they are selling the 8GB iPhone for KD400! Thats over KD250 more expensive then if you bought it yourself off the Internet. If that wasn’t bad enough Moey also pointed out that the visual of their press ad was copied off a Deviant Art user! The picture above is of the Eureka advert side by side with the original artwork which can be found [Here]

Thanks Moey

 

 

 

22
Sep
11

Harvey Davidson – The agency that copied these ads also copied many more and won Dubai Lynx 2012 agency of the year

 

Source: Less hormonal adolescent, more civilised adult

Dubai Lynx 2012 winner of Bronze in the Outdoor category .

Source: WOMEN

Source: Ads copy art #356 – Harvey Nichols Wolves vs “Head On”

References: Cai Guo-Qiang And His Wolves and http://www.coloribus.com/adsarchive/prints/harvey-nichols-winter-sale-wolves-13748655/

Credits & Description:

Type of Entry: Newspaper and Magazine
Type of Entry: Craft
Category: Art Direction
Title: WOLVES
Advertiser/Client: HARVEY NICHOLS
Product/Service: DEPARTMENT STORE
Entrant Company: Y&R DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Advertising Agency: Y&R DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Chief Creative Officer: Shahir Zag
Executive Creative Director: Komal Bedi Sohal
Creative Director: Shahir Zag/Kalpesh Patankar/Parixit Bhattacharya
Copywriter: Parixit Bhattacharya/Kalpesh Patankar
Advertiser’s Supervisor: Vino El Khatib
Planner: Nadine Ghossoub
Account Supervisor: Nadine Ghossoub/Souha Khouri
Art Director: Kalpesh Patankar/Parixit Bhattacharya
Illustrator: Remix Studio Bangkok
Photographer: Anuchai Secharunputong

The Print Ad titled WOLVES was done by Y&R Dubai advertising agency for product: Harvey Nichols Winter Sale (brand: Harvey Nichols) in United Arab Emirates. It was released in the Jun 2010.

Question: Are they mocking you?

Answer: Hell YES. A success story built on scam leads to Agency of the Year for two consecutive years, judging Cannes Lions, high ranking on the Gunn report, etc. should we put up with it or should we mimic them? I have reported this last year to Emma (Dubai Lynx) she promised to open an investegation into this matter and I never heard from her again.

http://www.coloribus.com/focus/harley-davidson-ads-of-freedom/11320305

http://www.coloribus.com/focus/harley-davidson-ads-of-freedom/11320355/

21
Sep
11

creative animals

Original

Client: Northwestern National Life

Country: USA

Less Original

Client: Teledymag commercial directory

www.teledymag.com

Country: Kuwait

Continue reading ‘creative animals’




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