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Source: © 123rf Peer reviews continue to gain momentum as a key source of information when making purchase decisions

Part 2: Peer reviews more important for purchase decisions than company information

Source: © WPP At the recent Creative Circle Full Circle held in Johannesburg this year's South African Cannes Lions jury members' gave their insights into some of the world's best advertising campaigns

#Cannes2024: Insights on some of the world's best creative workDanette Breitenbach

Source: © WPP At the recent Creative Circle Full Circle held in Johannesburg this year's South African Cannes Lions jury members' gave their insights into some of the world's best advertising campaigns

#Cannes2024: Insights on some of the world's best creative work

By Danette Breitenbach 2 days

Image supplied. Mzansi Magic invites viewers to Lip Sync the Sounds of Khelovedu

Phase 2 Mzansi Magic’s Sounds of Khelovedu campaign launches

26 Jul 2024

Marketing Indaba back at CTICC, Cape Town with its live in-person marketing conference

Marketing Indaba back at CTICC, Cape Town with its live in-person marketing conference

CADEK Media 17 May 2023

Elon Musk appoints new Twitter CEO

15 May 2023

Image supplied. African Bank’s Group chief marketing officer, Sbusiso Kumalo will highlight Africa as a creative force at Cannes 2023

Highlighting Africa as a creative force at Cannes 2023

11 May 2023

Image supplied.Roanna Williams, Net#workBBDO chief creative officer and Creative Circle chairperson, recently travelled to the Caribbean as a One Show 2023 judge

4 lessons from my One Show Caribbean adventure

Roanna Williams 10 May 2023

Image supplied. Greg Bailie, sales lead, global business solutions, TikTok - sub-Saharan Africa. Tiktok is the official Loeries digital cateogry partner

TikTok for Business partners with Loeries digital category

9 May 2023

Tell or sell - how website storytelling goes beyond selling

Tell or sell - how website storytelling goes beyond selling

icandi CQ 8 May 2023

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

5 May 2023

Guilt by association on social media: What can organisations do?

Tonya Khoury 3 May 2023

Source: Instagram Logan Paul and KSI founders of the global hydration drink phenomenon, Prime

A "Prime" example of the strength of influencer marketing

Danette Breitenbach 2 May 2023

Lancewood selects Hoorah as social media partner

Lancewood selects Hoorah as social media partner

Hoorah Digital 2 May 2023

Participate in the 2023 Social Media Landscape research

Participate in the 2023 Social Media Landscape research

Ornico 2 May 2023

Source: 123RF/ra2studio

#EcomAfrica: How the rise of paytech is reshaping cross-border payments

Katja Hamilton 28 Apr 2023

Twitter blue ticks: 5 ways to spot misinformation without verified accounts

Twitter blue ticks: 5 ways to spot misinformation without verified accounts

Mikey Biddlestone, Jon Roozenbeek, Sander van der Linden 26 Apr 2023

Survey of nano influencers provides insights that affirm the growth of the creator economy

26 Apr 2023

Image supplied. The One Show 2023 finalist list has been revealed with close to four dozen countries and regions on the list, including South Africa and Africa

All the One Show 2023 SA finalists

Danette Breitenbach 25 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Source © Ismagilov The 21 April is the UN World Creativity Day

UN World Creativity Day: What is creativity today?

Danette Breitenbach 21 Apr 2023

Court rules Meta can be sued in Kenya over alleged unlawful redundancies

Ayenat Mersie 20 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Vodacom’s #HearingChallenge campaign uses TikTok and works with up-and-coming local musicians, and influencers to get youth to test their hearing using the national hearing test app HearZA

#BehindtheCampaign: Vodacom's TikTok #HearingChallenge

18 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa has been shortlisted in the New York Festivals (NYF) 2023 Health Awards.

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted in NYF 2023 Health Awards

17 Apr 2023

De-influencing: Freedom of speech or brand damage?

Karen Welgemoed 17 Apr 2023

Source: © Omkar Patyane There are four crucial touch points where data can be used to lead influencer marketing

4 data touchpoints to lead influencer marketing

Casey Mantle 13 Apr 2023

6 steps to become an expert influencer

Nicola Ashe 13 Apr 2023

Does Twitter Inc. no longer exist?

12 Apr 2023

Source: © Nataliya Vaitkevich A new report seeks to generate a deeper understanding of the nature of conversations between men and women online

New report looks to understand online conversations between men and women

12 Apr 2023

Drive & Thrive: Master the strategy behind an impressive 84% growth in navigation clicks

Drive & Thrive: Master the strategy behind an impressive 84% growth in navigation clicks

Location Bank 12 Apr 2023

Image supplied. SA has 64 entries in The One Show 2023 shortlist

64 entries from SA on The One Club for Creativity shortlist

11 Apr 2023

Back to basics: Why in-feed?

Back to basics: Why in-feed?

Invibes Advertising 11 Apr 2023

Source: © Cottonbro Studio TikTok has refreshed Community Guidelines to take effect on 21 April

TikTok updates community guidelines

5 Apr 2023

Fusion of entertainment, music, culture and influencer marketing

Fusion of entertainment, music, culture and influencer marketing

Dentsu 5 Apr 2023

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Elon Musk appoints new Twitter CEO

15 May 2023

Image supplied. African Bank’s Group chief marketing officer, Sbusiso Kumalo will highlight Africa as a creative force at Cannes 2023

Highlighting Africa as a creative force at Cannes 2023

11 May 2023

Image supplied.Roanna Williams, Net#workBBDO chief creative officer and Creative Circle chairperson, recently travelled to the Caribbean as a One Show 2023 judge

4 lessons from my One Show Caribbean adventure

Roanna Williams 10 May 2023

Image supplied. Greg Bailie, sales lead, global business solutions, TikTok - sub-Saharan Africa. Tiktok is the official Loeries digital cateogry partner

TikTok for Business partners with Loeries digital category

9 May 2023

Tell or sell - how website storytelling goes beyond selling

Tell or sell - how website storytelling goes beyond selling

icandi CQ 8 May 2023

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

Siblings present first locally produced digital series from Disney Africa

5 May 2023

Guilt by association on social media: What can organisations do?

Tonya Khoury 3 May 2023

Source: Instagram Logan Paul and KSI founders of the global hydration drink phenomenon, Prime

A "Prime" example of the strength of influencer marketing

Danette Breitenbach 2 May 2023

Lancewood selects Hoorah as social media partner

Lancewood selects Hoorah as social media partner

Hoorah Digital 2 May 2023

Participate in the 2023 Social Media Landscape research

Participate in the 2023 Social Media Landscape research

Ornico 2 May 2023

Source: 123RF/ra2studio

#EcomAfrica: How the rise of paytech is reshaping cross-border payments

Katja Hamilton 28 Apr 2023

Twitter blue ticks: 5 ways to spot misinformation without verified accounts

Twitter blue ticks: 5 ways to spot misinformation without verified accounts

Mikey Biddlestone, Jon Roozenbeek, Sander van der Linden 26 Apr 2023

Survey of nano influencers provides insights that affirm the growth of the creator economy

26 Apr 2023

Image supplied. The One Show 2023 finalist list has been revealed with close to four dozen countries and regions on the list, including South Africa and Africa

All the One Show 2023 SA finalists

Danette Breitenbach 25 Apr 2023

Vincent Viviers, omnichannel retail executive at Pick n Pay, at Ecom Africa. Source: Lauren Hartzenberg

#EcomAfrica: 5 need-to-know trends shaping the future of e-commerce

Lauren Hartzenberg 21 Apr 2023

Source © Ismagilov The 21 April is the UN World Creativity Day

UN World Creativity Day: What is creativity today?

Danette Breitenbach 21 Apr 2023

Court rules Meta can be sued in Kenya over alleged unlawful redundancies

Ayenat Mersie 20 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Vodacom’s #HearingChallenge campaign uses TikTok and works with up-and-coming local musicians, and influencers to get youth to test their hearing using the national hearing test app HearZA

#BehindtheCampaign: Vodacom's TikTok #HearingChallenge

18 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Ogilvy Africa has been shortlisted in the New York Festivals (NYF) 2023 Health Awards.

Ogilvy Africa's Lesso Lessons shortlisted in NYF 2023 Health Awards

17 Apr 2023

De-influencing: Freedom of speech or brand damage?

Karen Welgemoed 17 Apr 2023

Source: © Omkar Patyane There are four crucial touch points where data can be used to lead influencer marketing

4 data touchpoints to lead influencer marketing

Casey Mantle 13 Apr 2023

6 steps to become an expert influencer

Nicola Ashe 13 Apr 2023

Does Twitter Inc. no longer exist?

12 Apr 2023

Source: © Nataliya Vaitkevich A new report seeks to generate a deeper understanding of the nature of conversations between men and women online

New report looks to understand online conversations between men and women

12 Apr 2023

Drive & Thrive: Master the strategy behind an impressive 84% growth in navigation clicks

Drive & Thrive: Master the strategy behind an impressive 84% growth in navigation clicks

Location Bank 12 Apr 2023

Image supplied. SA has 64 entries in The One Show 2023 shortlist

64 entries from SA on The One Club for Creativity shortlist

11 Apr 2023

Back to basics: Why in-feed?

Back to basics: Why in-feed?

Invibes Advertising 11 Apr 2023

Source: © Cottonbro Studio TikTok has refreshed Community Guidelines to take effect on 21 April

TikTok updates community guidelines

5 Apr 2023

Fusion of entertainment, music, culture and influencer marketing

Fusion of entertainment, music, culture and influencer marketing

Dentsu 5 Apr 2023

Image supplied. Last year's IAB Bookmark Awards' Agency of the Year, Ogilvy.

#Bookmarks2023: The IAB SA Bookmark Awards 2023 jury panels announced

4 Apr 2023

Nando's & VMLY&R and The Shoprite Group of Companies / ShopriteX take top spots in MMA SA Smarties Awards

3 Apr 2023

Rapt Creative: Building while the ship is sailing

Rapt Creative: Building while the ship is sailing

Danette Breitenbach 3 Apr 2023

Source: © Pixabay A Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change report analyses the online conversation around recent EFF’s National Shutdown

Social media report on the EFF National Shutdown

31 Mar 2023

Image supplied. This year's Loerie's theme is Blood, Sweat & Tears

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 45 years of The Loeries

31 Mar 2023

Top 10 digital myths you should stop believing in 2023

Top 10 digital myths you should stop believing in 2023

Katherine McInnes, Meltwater 30 Mar 2023

Source: © Roberto Nickelson 2023 is the time for advertisers to hone their focus on contextually relevant environments says Mark Botha, head of digital at Mediamark

Contextual relevant digital channels count rather than scale

Mark Botha 27 Mar 2023

Red & Yellow partners with Meta to launch creator nano courses

24 Mar 2023

Social media monitoring delivers better campaign planning

24 Mar 2023

Image source: George Milton –

Under the influencer: Trade mark and copyright infringement

Amani Patel 23 Mar 2023

Image supplied. The Young Lions competition finds the country’s leading young creative talent for an opportunity to showcase local excellence on the global stage

Registrations now open for Cannes Young Lions 2023

22 Mar 2023

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