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 | EVAN-LEE COURIE Brave Group has appointed Molebogeng Mogotsi as its first-ever female MD...read |
|  | EVAN-LEE COURIE Marketing Grit is a Cape Town-based boutique marketing and digital agency that fuses 'solid' strategy, creative thinking and experience to create a unique offering...read |
|  | | CWDi will be overhauling the traditional agency model - setting a trend that other agencies may want to follow. Enter Happy Friday...read |
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| |  | RIRHANDZU SHINGWENYANA Many things have changed over the years. Some of these changes are influencing how we engage and consume the media... Read |
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 | YUDHVIR SEETHARAM The Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA) means that every business or organisation, irrespective of size or type, is now accountable to consumers for the protection and appropriate use of their data... Read |
 | Accenture has detailed their acquisition of King James Group, a creative agency with expertise in brand strategy, creativity and digital marketing... Read |
 | The board of SoulProviders Collective (SPC) has appointed Nosipho Ginindza as the new managing director... Read |
 | Geometry's Cape Town team have joined VMLY&R South Africa, expanding VMLY&R's service offering and creating the means for the company to be even more channel-agnostic... Read |
| Advertising |
 | ISSUED BY BRAVE GROUP Brave Group has appointed Molebogeng Mosime as the first-ever black female managing director of House of Brave - the group's omnichannel communication, brand-building and design business... Read |
 | BRENDAN SEERY We Buy Cars: Amusing take on an all-too-common scenario; Online Media Guys get Onion for dishonesty... Read |
 | The Gerety Awards have announced the winning work that earned the programmes' top honours for its 2021 competition... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY HP Bradley Pulford, VP and managing director for HP Africa, discusses HP's leadership goals, how the company is bridging the gap between youth and education as well as the reasoning behind the Africa First Time Buyer campaign and how it came to be... Read |
| Branding |
 | DUNCAN SOUTHGATE, ISSUED BY KANTAR Find out where great ads thrive with Media Reactions 2021, including insights from over 14,500 consumers and 900 marketers worldwide. Kantar's webinar on 9 September for a global perspective... Read |
 | ISSUED BY GREY AFRICA Started in 2004, the Sunday Times GenNext study remains the leading annual youth brand preference and consumer behaviour survey. It consists of the polling of over 5000 South Africans. This year, for the first time, the opinions of young adults aged 25-30 years were incorporated. This expansion in the age gate was also to cater for the newest category - Coolest Alcohol Brand, only voted for by youth 18 years and older... Read |
 | EMILY STANDER Covid-19 has been a difficult time for many industries, and the alcohol industry in South Africa has faced some challenges... Read |
 | The winners across 61 categories of the Sunday Times GenNext survey, conducted by Yellowwood, were announced during a live-streamed online celebration... Read |
 | Learn more details about the branding partnership between BCW Africa and Cote d' Ivoire-based Opinion & Public... Read |
 | To coincide with the launch of EduZone, Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced new branding... Read |
| CRM, CX, UX |
 | WARREN MOSS Many conversations in the B2B space over the last six months - across industries, verticals and categories - have been about how they can position what they do... Read |
 | ANDREW BOURNE The term 'customer engagement' is arguably one of the biggest buzzwords in today's business landscape... Read |
 | Three YPO leaders share their learnings from a time of no-contact - and what other organisations need to know about retaining human connection... Read |
| CSI |
 | ISSUED BY HOT 102.7FM Hot Cares, the charity initiative aligned to Hot 102.7FM is proud to announce a partnership with the Dis-Chem Foundation... Read |
 | More than 100 volunteers have joined the Restore SA initiative to help rebuild the livelihoods of affected South Africans affected by the recent unrest... Read |
| Design |
 | SA fashion designer Lukhanyo Mdingi was awarded the Karl Lagerfeld Prize during the final of the eighth edition of the global LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers... Read |
| Digital |
 | EMILY STANDER Nosipho Ginindza, recently appointed managing director of SoulProviders Collective (SPC), spoke to us about her new appointment and plans for the future... Read |
 | GREG GATHERER Most companies today understand the need for digital transformation, but it can be all too easy to mistake digital transformation for simply adopting and implementing technology... Read |
 | Global digital ticketing transaction volumes will exceed 33.8 billion in 2023, from just 20.8 billion in 2021; surpassing pre-Covid levels for the first time... Read |
 | By defining the practice, the committee aims to empower South African agencies, brands and publishers to harness the power of digital content marketing... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY DMASA The Direct Marketing Association of SA (DMASA) says one-quarter of entries received thus far for the Assegai Direct and Integrated Marketing Awards are from first-time entrants... Read |
| Education |
 | ISSUED BY CLOCKWORK Young marketing learners can jump on the right path with free education and work experience by applying for Clockwork's annual Marketing Learnership Programme, which is now open to applicants... Read |
 | THOZAMILE MVUMVU, ISSUED BY NORTHLINK COLLEGE Northlink College recently launched its first online talk show called "The Link Show", broadcasted live via the college's social media channels, Facebook and YouTube... Read |
 | ISSUED BY COHESION COLLECTIVE Change the way you think, feel and do inclusion this October... Read |
| Events & Conferencing |
 | South Africa's entertainment-economy-invested conference, Music Exchange #MEX21 will run virtually via the Ticketpro platform from 11 September to 2 October 2021... Read |
 | Africa's largest creative gathering, The Creative Africa Nexus, will take place at the Intra-African Trade Fair 2021from 15 - 21 November 2021 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal... Read |
 | The drive to reopen the events industry in South Africa focuses on providing safe and organised events... Read |
 | The Cape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau has announced the launch of the Western Cape Business Events Support Programme... Read |
| Film & Cinematography |
 | The ninth Cape Town International Animation Festival (CTIAF), presented by Animation SA takes place from 1 - 3 October 2021 online and in-person at the Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock... Read |
 | The IDidThat Best in Craft winners for August 2021 have been announced... Read |
| Marketing |
 | ISSUED BY BOOMTOWN Boomtown, the agency behind the recent Stellenbosch University identity redesign, is actively encouraging its clients to rewrite their consumer communication strategies to include marketing for good elements... Read |
 | ISSUED BY INCUBETA As more organisations rely on their digital marketing teams for the heavy lifting when it comes to revenue growth, making sure they have the support they need has become critical... Read |
 | Covid-19 has accelerated digital channels across all businesses. While brands are focusing on customer experience or UX, they are missing crucial elements... Read |
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 | ISSUED BY GORDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCIENCE The University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) is proud to announce the launch of its Media Leadership Think Tank... Read |
 | The winners of the individual and special awards, and the category winners from the Most Awards 2021 have been announced... Read |
 | South Africa's freelance creatives used lockdown to pivot into 'new media' - surprisingly unfamiliar terrain for many seasoned creatives... Read |
 | Celebrating executives, future leaders and senior leader advocates, the three global lists showcase those who are leading by example... Read |
| Mobile |
 | Consulta's latest South African Customer Satisfaction Index survey reveals FNB Connect is the telecommunications provider with the highest customer satisfaction in SA... Read |
| PR & Communications |
 | MIRANDA LUSIBA You are all probably aware of the saying 'a doctor can't heal himself'. Well, this is the case for PR/Communication professionals... Read |
| Production |
 | Following Arena Holdings' acquisition of South Africa's largest and oldest independent label Gallo Record Company (Gallo Music Investments - GMI), is now showing its interest in the future of the African music industry by partnering with Africa's biggest content aggregator, Content Connect Africa (CCA)... Read |
| Publishing |
 | BRONWYN WILLIAMS This week, Bronwyn Williams talks about dishonour, cancel culture, and the danger of having no chance at redemption... Read |
| Radio |
 | ISSUED BY KAYA 959 Kaya 959 is requesting interested bidders for the tender of configuration, deployment and management of an integrated IT backup system... Read |
 | ISSUED BY JACARANDA FM Janine Lazarus joins Mzansi's favourite radio station and other true crime experts for an exclusive look into the mind of a serial killer... Read |
 | ISSUED BY OFM RADIO Could there be any truth to the article published by The Economist in May 2021, titled "What history tells you about post-pandemic booms", which states, "...people spend more, take more risks - and demand more of politicians"? Read |
| Recruitment |
 | ISSUED BY ICANDI CQ Is workplace culture still worth investing in? Are cultural activities still in fashion? In the lead up to Heritage Day this month, we look at how company cultures, diversity and inclusion intersect at the corner of brand sustainability... Read |
| Research |
 | ISSUED BY DENTSU The fourth edition in the dentsu wisdom series titled, 'Entertainment like never before' has officially launched. Part of a series of clear, actionable reports created by dentsu that assist brands to adapt to life in the new normal... Read |
 | ISSUED BY BRANDMAPP With so many everyday challenges that we must face in South Africa, the big question is, how high do environmental concerns rank in the minds of the segment who can probably most afford to make better choices - the middle class-and-up?.. Read |
| Retail |
 | ISSUED BY KINETIC EVENTS ECOM Africa is a virtual event set to run on 21 September and boasting some of the leading experts in e-commerce, retail, and fintech where they'll share exclusive insights and practical strategies to thrive in the accelerating digital economy... Read |
| Social Media |
 | ISSUED BY ONPOINT PR The Skip Style Council heads to the boxing ring for the next session of this exciting visual podcast series packed with tips, hacks, and tricks to elevate your wardrobe... Read |
 | "If you didn't launch your new brand, product or service on Twitter, did you launch at all?" asks Cornelis Ouwehand, sales director at Ad Dynamo... Read |
| Sponsorship |
 | Maritzburg United has announced a landmark partnership with the Gift of the Givers Foundation in a bid to promote social cohesion through sport... Read |
| Streaming |
 | ISSUED BY SHOWMAX Berlin Panorama opening film Flatland; SAFTA Best Soap nominee Arendsvlei; and Covid-19 lockdown doc United Apart SA Read |
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 | ISSUED BY NEWZROOM AFRIKA We go behind the scenes with your favourite anchors and reporters... Read |
 | ISSUED BY DISTELL There is method to the madness, so goes the adage. A new TV show hosted by the colourful and irreverent Moonchild Sanelly zooms in on the lives of South Africa's most prolific artists and entertainers with the premise of peeling off the layers to get to the madness that drives creatives who see the world differently... Read |
 | SanParks has announced that it will be launching a 13-week reality TV series Away for Repair on 7 October 2021 showcasing the heartfelt stories of ordinary people taking time away to mend broken bonds... Read |
| Behind the Selfie |
 | EVAN-LEE COURIE This week, we spoke with Ayla Solomon, marketing lead at Mobiz... Read |
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 | A biometric smart card will provide access to government assistance... Read |
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 | The US digital advertising industry is reportedly the largest in the world and is set to cross an important milestone in 2022... Read |
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 | MIRANDA LUSIBA These days, it seems like the conversation that we have as small business owners when we check up on each other is how our businesses are impacted by the uncertainty brought on by Covid... Read |
 | South Africa moves from Adjusted Alert Level 3 to Adjusted Alert Level 2 of the lockdown... Read |
 | John Jacobs, who hails from Kraaifontein, Cape Town, has risen up the ranks from being a teenage junior clerk at an international protective workwear company to becoming CEO of that very business... Read |
 | The shadow of the July 2021 unrest will impact the economy for some time to come, but what interventions at a grassroots level to ensure it never happens again? Read |
 | Within a week all vaccinated South Africans will be eligible for a digital vaccination certificate... Read |
 | The South African asset management market enjoyed double-digit growth of 14% in 2020... Read |
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 | NCRF Online is a media sales house that represent community radio stations in South Africa. We provide tailormade services through community radio placement, media buying, and simulcast. |
 | Troye builds Secure Digital Workspaces - using any device, from anywhere, on any network - for an improved user experience enabling access to all your apps, desktops, files and services for a simple unified platform whilst managing complexity better. |
 | Established in 1982 as a flag-making company, National Flag Branding & Event Solutions now offers anything you may need to create, install and set up branding materials at any event. |
 | The Mineworkers Investment Company (MIC) is a 100% black owned broad-based investment holding company that was established by the Mineworkers Investment Trust (MIT) to provide ongoing funding for the Trust's social and educational projects. |
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 | BANELE REWO Going into business is not as simple as identifying a need, devising a way to service that need, charge for supplying it and then boom! bags of money... Read |
 | MIRANDA LUSIBA Last year, during our regular administration meetings with my business associates we had a look at what kind of financial products we would need to cover ourselves and create security for our businesses... Read |
 | The South African Small Business Awards, now in its 13th year, recognises the tireless journey, hard work and outstanding achievements of small businesses and entrepreneurial success... Read |
 | Running one business is stressful enough but once you're in the game, it doesn't have to be a huge stretch to run multiple businesses... Read |
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