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Companies must close the trust gap between business and society
‘Closing the trust gap between business and society will only be possible when the private sector addresses the full spectrum of challenges we face in our country.’ This was the […]
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5 Signs your customer communication is fractured – and how to fix it
By Brent Haumann, Managing Director at Striata, Africa Communication is an important facet of our humanness. It’s how we learn new information, build relationships, and connect with one another. Brands […]
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Health trends and the impact on workforces
Risk factors, cost drivers and emerging areas of focus The concept of workforce resilience is not new, although the pandemic has forced organisations to focus on their key people-related risks, […]
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Riverbed social impact work makes them the most awarded in 2021 PRISMs
Independent, black female-owned, Riverbed Agency has once again emerged the most awarded agency at the PRISM Awards 2021, taking home 13 prizes. The agency’s socially impactful portfolio of work earned […]
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Young people leading the way within the Matrix Group
Two agencies within the Matrix Communications Group (Matrix Group) are run by young people under 40, who have already seen the value of collaboration increase their client base, and, as […]
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Information Regulator extends commencement date for POPIA prior authorisation
by Peter Grealy, Dario Milo from Webber Wentzel The Information Regulator has extended the commencement date of the POPIA provision that requires organisations to obtain prior authorisation if they process certain categories […]
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Smyle Group acquires gaming events company NJ Live
The deal brings the specialist London-based events company into the Smyle Group of companies, offering growth opportunities and cross-pollination of ideas, skills and resources. Four times agency of the year […]
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National Glass launches CSI initiative
Nelson Mandela Bay creative agency, Boomtown, has assisted National Glass in launching a corporate social initiative specifically targeting the youth in Gqeberha’s Northern Areas. The safety of communities in the […]
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Good hair, DO Care: The story of a personal care range built on love, and how it bounced back post-Covid
Outdoor media owner Tractor Outdoor’s #20in21 SME Initiative was born out of a desire to support South Africa’s small and medium businesses (SMEs) that were dealt a blow by the […]
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78% of South African businesses are unaware about privacy laws governing their marketing activities
According to a recent survey, only 22% of South African businesses are aware of privacy laws governing their marketing activities, despite the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) set to […]
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New digital mental health platform empowers businesses and consumers
Facing severe and ongoing anxiety, depression and other mental health risks presented by Covid-19, The Space Between Us is launching a technology-enabled, built-for-purpose, clinically led behaviour change platform that provides […]
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Traditional advertising is dead
By Eva Martín, CEO and co-founder of Tiendeo Ads are considered “excessive” by 32% of consumers Brands must adapt to new advertising language to attract audiences No industry has been better […]
Heinz is bringing more than 150 years of heritage to South Africa with a Heinz Before you rewrite the strategy, check whether execution is the real problem
By James Hughes, Business Coach at Grow Leaders are often too quick to blame the Provantage changes the question with Programmatic-Enabled Digital Place-Based Networks
Provantage’s launch of programmatic buying on Mall TV, the first of its Digital Place-Based Networks Why TVCs still matter in a hyper-digital world
In a world of scrolling feeds, six-second videos, personalised algorithms and audiences moving constantly between Menlyn Park Shopping Centre takes home 14 awards at 2026 SACSC Footprint Marketing Awards
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre has taken home 14 awards – including one Gold, nine Silver Why Kaya 959 backs the case for continued marketing investment
Every recession produces the same instinct: when budgets tighten, marketing is the first line cut. The real test of agentic AI is accountability, not autonomy
By Nicol Germishuis, vCIO at IPT When businesses talk to me about agentic AI, the Navigating the intersection of sanctions and international arbitration
By Trevor Versfeld (partner), Chandni Gopal (partner) and Katy Hindle (consultant) at Webber Wentzel It Employee engagement runs on an emotional contract
By Lianne Booth, Strategic Projects Director at Achievement Awards Group Every employee signs a formal Why businesses must shift focus from printer price to total cost of ownership
