Marketing & Media Audio South Africa

Afro-optimism, or more specifically, the African growth mindset is a greater sense of optimism that, despite challenges such as electricity and water that the continent faces, is in stark contrast to a growing Western degrowth mindset of pessimism about the future, and Africa.

“We can talk about AI all we want to, but the foundations of AI are about how you can harness the power of digital to transform the continent in the way we want it to transform.”.

At the recent Effies SA, hosted by the Association for Communication & Advertising (ACA), the Grand Effie was awarded to Halo, for its campaign for its client, Pineapple.

This exclusive #BizTrends2024 interview is with future thinker and Flux Trends partner, Bronwyn Williams.

This exclusive #BizTrends2024 interview is with Ndeye Diagne, the managing director West, East and Central Africa at Kantar.

In this week's episode, Let's Talk Digital host Audrey Naidoo chats to Caitlin Gevers, marketing manager and Craige Dixon, sales and partnership manager, both from Jellyfish, on the topic of 'Why in-housing is the future of digital marketing'.

In this week's episode, Let's Talk Digital host Audrey Naidoo chats to Caitlin Gevers, marketing manager and Craige Dixon, sales and partnership manager, both from Jellyfish, on the topic of 'Why in-housing is the future of digital marketing'.

Das Kapital is a Cape Town-born artist, producer and remixer who has made a name for himself with his bold DJ sets that stay with you long after the “jol” is over. As a champion of South African dance and electronic music, he introduces us to a new generation of artists and genres every week on his radio show and his dedication to the uplifting of our scene is palpable, and who knows what the hell what we’d do without him. The self proclaimed “hydra of hustle” reflects on a decade in the top flight and what it means to build a culture in an increasingly formulaic world, whilst enabling the next generation of talent, if it has to be at a vaccine site or at a festival....

In today's Episode 57, Ryan Sauer, MD of King James Group Johannesburg in conversation with Let's Talk Digital host Audrey Naidoo weighs in on the topic of 'The Convergence of Creative and Media', and the disruption will focus on how creative agencies are going to integrate into adtech looking at automation, new process, capabilities and pricing models.

Lucasraps is an artist who exudes a raw sound inspired by his hometown and Durban’s bustling underground hip hop scene. As Def Jam Africa’s latest signee and one of OkayAfrica’s 13 South African Artists To Watch in 2021, this man is a force to be reckoned both on stage and on the charts. From shooting his shot first with Nasty C and then with DJ Maphorisa, his tenacity paid off and now his talent leads the way, blazing a path that is cool, calm, collected and entirely his own....

A SAMA-winning blues rock guitarist and singer who has captivated us for almost three decades with his extraordinary skills on electric - but also: acoustic guitars. Affectionately called the “South African Hendrix”, this man has packed venues and dominated festival stages, that anyone would have the absolute honour of watching him perform on numerous occasions and we cannot wait to catch one of his rip-roaring shows in the future. Sit back, turn up the volume and take a trip with Albert Frost as he chats getting compliments from Mick Jagger, how meeting your heroes can sometimes be a let down and some just downright great advice from this evergreen career professional....

This week's guest is Alexander Leibner, futures strategist and media entrepreneur. In the discussion are the Top 6 Consumer SHIFTS he has identified in the last 18 months and how this has impacted the way we will have to market to consumers in the future.

Armand Joubert is a five-octave-range singer who we just can’t get enough of lately. After featuring him in Texx and the City’s pride campaign called #SpheresOfQueer, and working with him on introducing a new 1More product into the market, we’ve gravitated towards his creative energy and larger-than-life persona and it’s been a real treat to watch his career unfold in front of our eyes as he flexes a work ethic that would put even the most diligent to shame. Having to overcome relentless bullying because of his unique talents, Armand has gone on to embrace his natural gift, and thrive, whilst possessing a relentless drive for creative growth. Don’t get too close, this fire burns! For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to...

Lelowhatsgood is a multi-talented member of South Africa’s entertainment scene who is an innovative creative force and revels in being a disruptor across the board. As an unapologetic queer voice for communities who need it the most, he is redefining this country’s queer culture and if you’re not following him on socials what are you doing with your life because they are lit on any given day. Early creative endeavours have led to Lelo carving out a niche and safe space for queer culture, and has now gone on to be a mentor for those who feel that there might not be “a way”. Lelo continues to be the kingmaker of taste and we are here for it. For our growing back catalogue of awesome, head on over to...

Langa Mavuso is an R&B-soul singer-songwriter whose voice conveys a depth of emotion that will take you on a welcome and willing rollercoaster of feels. His debut album was one of the best albums of 2020, chronicling the beginning, middle and end of a relationship, and expertly tapped into the rawness of pain, healing and the human condition. From speaking his own truth to translating that and his vision in unique brand collaborations, Langa is at the forefront of making sure his endeavours work for the queer community at large, all the while wracking up the streams in the millions....