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Turning everyday bus shelter infrastructure into visible brand impact
South Africa’s urban commuters represent one of the country’s most consistent daily audiences. The question is how to matter to them. In a landscape where credibility is under constant scrutiny, […]
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The franchise ceiling nobody talks about
By Larry Hodes, CEO of Grow Franchising and FASA Board Member South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation of any economy. It is also quietly […]
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The person who put you in the room
By Sakhile Mkwanazi, Coach at Grow Coaching South Africa has a mentorship problem. Not a shortage of people willing to give advice, but a shortage of people willing to genuinely […]
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The 7-second decision that wins (or loses) your customer
In today’s competitive marketplace, brands are increasingly judged not by their advertising, but by a critical, often overlooked interaction: the moment a customer asks, ‘What do you recommend?’ This split-second […]
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Why South African influencers are moving away from trade exchange deals
By Kgothatso Tema, PR Account Executive at Tribeca Public Relations South Africa’s influencer economy has reached a clear tipping point, as creators across Instagram, TikTok and X have started publicly […]
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South African heritage shines at the Clios with Vaseline and VML
VML South Africa and Vaseline are flying the South African flag high at this year’s Clio Awards, having picked up two awards: – Silver in Social Media Craft – Bronze […]
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Effie South Africa introduces Agency of the Year and Marketer of the Year rankings for 2026
Effie South Africa has announced the introduction of two new local recognitions for the 2026 season, Agency of the Year and Marketer of the Year. The rankings will be revealed […]
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The Finnish Museum Card opens a travel agency – and it’s fully booked
People value museums. But when it comes to planning a trip, museums are easy to overlook. Research by the Finnish Museum Card shows that while interest in culture is high […]
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The identity shift many entrepreneurs must make
For decades, entrepreneurial success has been framed as a strategic challenge: identify the right market opportunity, develop a compelling product and deploy the correct marketing systems to scale. While these […]
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Your technology budget is probably wrong. Here is how to tell.
By Cobus Olwage, Chief Executive Officer at IPT Most mid-market businesses in South Africa have a technology budget that looks reasonable on paper. There is spend allocated to infrastructure. Devices […]
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Key takeouts from dentsu’s landmark Brand Reset report
dentsu’s Brand Reset industry report highlights the value of digital video and Connected TV, and the rapidly closing gap between the deliverables provided by them and traditional Linear TV. Cheryl […]
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The most expensive lie in marketing
By Dustin Martin, Head of Programmatic at Tractor Outdoor A piece landed in my feed recently that stopped me mid-scroll. Michael Farmer, a veteran advertising strategist, published a devastating analysis […]
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries across the world, a recent World Economic Forum article highlights Advertisers are planning TV for a consumer that no longer exists
By Leslie Adams, Sales Director at Reach Africa Switch on the TV at home and Is African creativity the world’s most undervalued asset?
By Anthea Whitehead, Cape Town Campus Manager at AAA School of Advertising Africa does not BOO! Campus Media generates more than R25 million in alternative income for partner South African universities
A commercially proven partnership model developed by Campus Media, a South African business operating at Africa’s leading communications association announces landmark AU partnership for its 2026 Africa conference
The International Association of Business Communicators Africa Region (IABC Africa), Africa’s leading business communication association, Why great ideas don’t necessarily translate into great businesses
Entrepreneurs often believe that success starts with a great idea. It doesn’t. Ideas are plentiful. Basetsana Kumalo, Bryan Habana and more to speak at the MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast
Some of South Africa’s most respected business leaders, entrepreneurs and high-performance achievers will take to “This is madness”: The honest strategy behind Distrikt 9’s partnership with the Loeries
It’s a complex time to be in the creative business. So when independent creative agency The MediaShop strengthens leadership team
The MediaShop has announced the promotion of Jedd Cokayne from Business Unit Head to Deputy Uniting for purposeful action to alleviate homelessness in Johannesburg
