Business relationships, like romantic ones, are fragile. They require sacrifice, commitment and a ton of blood, sweat and tears if they are going to be successful. Sure, there are fun parts, too. The tentative courtship (over email), the fluttering of eyelashes (across a boardroom table), the butterflies (when you’re signing that all-important SLA) – it’s […]
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Influencer marketing campaigns have burst through the door
By Nick Sarnadas, Event Director: Madex 2017, Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery Influencers are specialists in their niche and just like a brand chooses them, they choose a brand that reflects their unique personality – one that is most likely already established on social media channels, such as Instagram and YouTube. The high level of […]
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Weylandts has launched its new advertising campaign for 2017 – Taste Never Goes Out Of Style. The campaign, which runs in print, out-of-home, and on TV is the brainchild of the Weylandts in-house agency created three years ago by Tim Culley, Head of Marketing, and Renier Zandberg, Creative Director. Building on TASTEMAKERS which has run since […]
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By Miguel Correia, marketing manager of established brand activation, entertainment and event company, the Zinto Marketing Group The term stokvel originated from local stock fairs in the Eastern Cape in which five to 50 members of colleagues, family and friends pooled resources to trade livestock with English settlers. Today, the stokvel acts as a saving […]
Continue readingMore TagThe fitness industry in South Africa is bigger than you think
According to Statiska (The Statistics Portal)1 and The Economist2 South Africa has the world’s highest fitness club revenue, generating over $900 million annually. What this translates to is that a lot of South African consumers are using gyms in various sizes, shapes and formats to get fit, stay active and be healthy, but some brands […]
Continue readingMore TagIAS Marketers masterclass – Building Marketing Capability – with Nicola Kleyn
With less than three weeks to go before the above class takes place, the Independent Agency Search and Selection Company (IAS) urges marketers to book their place at their Building Marketing Capability class. IAS is hosting this Masterclass for Marketers titled “Building Marketing Capability” which will be an interactive session to explore the concept of […]
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For over two decades, the APEX awards have honoured highly effective communications campaigns in South Africa. As with previous years, the 2017 edition of the awards sees a heavyweight adjudication panel made up of captains of industry from various disciplines including strategy, digital, creative, research, media and marketing as well as agency heads judge the […]
Continue readingMore TagGreg Bruwer appointed sole Managing Director at TLC
Greg Bruwer, previously Joint Managing Director with Steven Stuart of Targeted Lifestyle Communication (TLC), a Primedia Unlimited company, has taken over the role of sole MD. “After 15 years of incredible service, Steve has decided to throw all his energy into one of his greatest loves – IT,” says Greg. “We thank him whole heartedly […]
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Engen has again been voted the “Coolest Petroleum Brand” in the Sunday Times Generation Next awards. This is the eighth consecutive year that the country’s youth have backed Engen, reaffirming the company’s uncontested brand leadership and market strength. With youth development playing a central role in the company’s social investment, and sponsorship initiatives, Engen is […]
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Amorphous Stride has forged a new path for companies that want to retain their current customers and win over new ones without relying on boring marketing phrases like “being relevant”, “staying ahead of competitors”, “knowing your customer” and “having a digital strategy”. Amorphous Stride’s Dot Network helps marketers understand the unique behaviour and needs of […]
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