Good governance is the top reputational attribute for telecommunications companies in South Africa Consumers want to see improved working conditions for government employees to reduce the frustration factor Banks should distinguish themselves more in terms of their customer service offering Reputational drivers and attributes vary markedly across key industries in South Africa, highlighting the crucial […]
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Hubble appointed as Uber’s preferred in-vehicle interactive entertainment partner
Uber and a new start-up from Cape Town, Hubble, have joined forces to entertain Uber riders with interactive entertainment during their trips. According to Justin Duveen, CEO of Hubble, their vision is to use innovative technology to entertain and inspire new adventures for Uber riders. “We, at Hubble, are excited to make a difference to […]
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There is a huge shortage of skills in the industry and this is largely due to training being neglected historically. Agencies and corporates need to invest in training to grow the talent pool writes, Joanna Oosthuizen — Ogilvy Public Relations National Managing Director The communications landscape is changing and there is a need for new […]
Continue readingMore TagRogerwilco shortlisted for prestigious Digiday Content Marketing Awards
Cape Town-based performance marketing agency Rogerwilco has garnered a major accolade, having been shortlisted for the prestigious international Digiday Content Marketing Awards. The company is one of five nominees up for Best Content Marketing Tech Platform, a category reserved for technology platforms which assist brands in connecting with their audience, be it through the use […]
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LexisNexis uncovers its value proposition with Boomtown
Boomtown has been briefed by LexisNexis South Africa, to develop a unified brand value proposition and to develop a strategic plan to take it to market. In November 2015, LexisNexis South Africa, part of RELX Group, acquired Korbitec from the Naspers Group, and established LexisNexis South Africa as the leader in conveyancing solutions in the […]
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The MediaShop has more big news!
Not even one week after the agency opened the doors to its brand new offices in Johannesburg, Group MD Chris Botha has announced the appointment of Kgaugelo Maphai as The MediaShop’s new Managing Director of the Sandton office, effective 1st April. “It’s been a whirlwind few weeks, that’s for sure,” says Chris. “We’ve been looking […]
Continue readingMore TagThe Caxton Excellence Awards highlights brilliance
Hosted at the Globe Theatre at Silverstar Casino, with prize money totalling R285 000, this year’s all new Caxton Excellence Awards celebrated the achievements of local and community newspaper’s editorial, sales, advertising, management and support staff. “This year, the Caxton Awards has undergone a complete makeover, some categories have fallen away while others, like Best Emerging […]
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The MediaShop’s Johannesburg office will be moving to brand new premises on the 22nd March. The agency’s new home will be Block B, The Main Straight Office Park, corner Main and Portman Roads in Bryanston. Telephone numbers will remain unchanged. “Great Minds Think Different – we’ve put a lot of thought into what we’re looking […]
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Maggie Pronto, Media Strategist at The MediaShop says it’s the eternal agency debate, whether you’re full serviced or specialised – to integrate or not? I was lucky enough to start off my advertising career in a full service agency. It was the days where everyone sat in the same room from brief right through to […]
Continue readingMore TagPlease see below New appointments at SPARK Media.
Yan Maw has been appointed Junior Marketing Services Executive Lerato Tladi has been appointed Junior Marketing Services Executive Nyiko Momdlani has been appointed Digital Briefcase intern Rolando Franco has been appointed Junior Marketing Services Executive Valentine Ndlovu has been appointed Sales Support Intern
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