Brazilian beer brand Skol invited illustrators and artists to recreate old Skol posters that objectified women and that for some time have not represented what the brand believes. The “Reposter” project brought together artists engaged in feminist issues and gave them total freedom to share their views. Signed by F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, the project […]
Coca-Cola has apologised after an online ad for Sprite prompted social media accusations of sexism. Banner ads and a homepage takeover on Joe.ie carried the slogans “A 2 at 10 is a 10 at 2!” and “She’s seen more ceilings than Michelangelo”. The ads prompted a flurry of angry comments on Twitter, with many saying […]
In too many beer ads, women are portrayed in sexualized, objectified stereotypes—more often than not, they are scantily clad. In some cases, these ads not only seem to condone, but actually encourage sexual harassment. “We are advertising creatives working in a very sexist environment, and we started to grow uncomfortable with it,” says Thais Fabris, […]