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BRC RAMS on track as currency approaches full annual sample
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has issued an update on the progress of its new Radio Audience Measurement Survey (RAMS), as the programme moves towards completion of […]
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Consumers haven’t outgrown loyalty. They’ve outgrown the way loyalty is delivered.
Our phones have made everyday life easier, but loyalty programmes have some catching up to do, says Byron Rode, Founder and CEO of (my)cards (part of Glynt) Think back to […]
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SoundInsights and Mediamark launch new audience intelligence solution for brands
Kagiso Connect’s leading research media house, SoundInsights and award-winning multi-channel sales house, Mediamark have joined forces to deliver a comprehensive solution that helps brands better decode consumer behaviour, media effectiveness […]
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Scaling without losing your soul: The customer experience challenge every franchise must solve
By Liezel Jonkheid, Founder and Director of Consumer Psychology Lab When a business starts, culture happens naturally. The founder is close to the employees. Customers experience the founder’s personality and […]
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The next battleground for business isn’t AI. It’s proving what’s real.
By Thelma Ngoma-Mavhunga, senior communications specialist at Flow Communications For years, organisations have invested heavily in protecting themselves against cyberattacks and online misinformation. They are now confronting a different challenge. […]
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All about the frequency: ICASA’s 2026 spectrum overhaul explained
By Livia Dyer, Karl Blom, Partners & Humayra Hajat, Senior Associate at Webber Wentzel South Africa’s spectrum landscape is shifting. Between April and July 2026, the Department of Communications and […]
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What makes a loyalty program stand out?
By Richard Cramer, Loyalty Director at Achievement Awards Group Loyalty programs are not new to customers. They’ve become a familiar and even ubiquitous part of life, expanding and proliferating steadily […]
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Why great storytelling matters more than where a series comes from
By Elouise Kelly, Country Manager at Viu South Africa For a long time, the entertainment industry believed viewers were most interested in stories either from their own backyard or from […]
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Content Creator Awards announces major new partners for 2026 edition as Nadia Jaftha backs emerging talent
As South Africa’s creator economy continues its rapid rise, some of the country’s biggest brands are increasingly recognising the influence, reach and commercial power of digital creators. The latest sign […]
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Retroviral appoints Koketso Masisi as its first Executive Creative Director
Independent integrated creative agency, Retroviral, has appointed Koketso Masisi as its first Executive Creative Director (ECD), marking a significant milestone in the agency’s evolution and signalling its continued investment in […]
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AI is raising South Africa’s cybersecurity stakes
By Kgomotso Lebele, Country Managing Director for Accenture, South Africa South African organisations are facing a growing cybersecurity challenge at a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating technological change […]
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The five hidden barriers to scaling a business
By Grant Sherwood, business strategist and identity success coach There comes a point in almost every founder’s journey where the challenge is no longer finding customers, generating revenue or refining […]
As artificial intelligence (AI) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) reshape the marketing BRC confirms 1 January 2027 launch for Total Video Measurement
The Broadcast Research Council of South Africa (BRC) has confirmed that Total Video Measurement (TVM), Jacaranda FM reveals the Top 10 entrepreneurs in this year’s “Her Perfect Pitch” competition
Jacaranda FM has officially announced the Top 10 entrepreneurs selected for the latest edition of its …
By Shobana Sruthi Mohan, Enterprise Analyst at ManageEngine For the past two years, enterprise AI The era of “feel-good marketing”: Why positivity and purpose-driven storytelling is cutting through the noise
From rising living costs and global uncertainty to the relentless pace of the 24-hour news Community involvement cannot sit on the margins of a media business
By Dimakatso Manganyi, HR Manager and Corporate Social Investment Lead at Kaya 959 When more DOOH is rewriting the rules of game day
As fans take the action beyond the stands, digital out-of-home gives brands a way to Anthropic and Salesforce announce Claudeforce & Salesforce in Claude
Salesforce and Anthropic are announcing Claudeforce, an expanded strategic partnership bringing Claude’s intelligence and reasoning Why the best business strategy is nothing without a clear execution strategy
By Thuto Motsie CA (SA), CEO of Thamani When a company develops a business strategy Africa’s AI opportunity starts with infrastructure and independence
