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The 2017 AMASA Awards Roger Garlick Grand Prix brought to you by KAYA FM
Radio authority Kaya FM and industry body AMASA (Advertising and Media Association of South Africa) are delighted to announce Kaya FM as sponsor of the 2017 Roger Garlick Grand Prix for the AMASA Awards 2017, for the second year in a row. The Roger Garlick Award brought to you by KAYA FM will be... Continue reading→
New Afropolitan magazine editor, Kojo Baffoe, waxes lyrical about being at the helm of his first Afropolitan issue.
Kojo Baffoe is a media specialist, lifestyle trend-setter, content architect, radio DJ, and now the editor of the Afropolitan magazine. Here he talks about his new position and his outlook on and for the brand. “The Afropolitan is not just a magazine, it’s a brand that exists beyond printed pages,” says Baffoe. “It is a... Continue reading→
Save the children pioneers digital engagements tool in Africa
Johannesburg – Leading children’s rights organisation, Save the Children South Africa, is setting out to raise the bar in digital engagement in South Africa. To achieve its ambitious goals, the organisation has partnered with Sprout Performance and iKineo to enhance its supporter engagement process. The charity is hoping that a variety of tactics, such as... Continue reading→
Judges announced for AMASA Awards 2017
All entries are in for this year’s AMASA Awards and we are absolutely delighted with the exceptionally high standard of this year’s entries. AMASA Awards celebrate successful innovative ‘all round’ media campaigns focused on work that observes innovation, executions, trends and strategy within the media and advertising industry between 1 July 2016 and 30 June... Continue reading→
Primedia Outdoor plants a legacy with Food & Trees for Africa
This September, Primedia Outdoor and NGO Food & Trees for Africa celebrate their sixth Arbour Month in an ongoing partnership that seeks to promote environmental sustainability and food security across South Africa. Since the partnership began in 2011, more than 6 500 fruit and indigenous trees have been planted across the country, resulting in a... Continue reading→
Engen remains SA’s Number One
For a record breaking seventh consecutive year, consumers have backed Engen as their favourite petrol station in the country, reaffirming the company’s uncontested brand leadership and market strength in the South African petroleum industry. The accolade was attributed to Engen in the Sunday Times Top Brands* survey, which recognises those brands that have earned top... Continue reading→
The Jupiter Drawing Room CT restructures
New approach sees clients engaging directly with senior creatives and strategists. There’s no doubt that the state of the industry is tough now, and The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town has been looking for some time at new business models that are highly efficient, nimbler and cut out bureaucratic processes. With the loss of Windhoek... Continue reading→
Brand Union Appoints Tanya Munetsi as Account Director
Brand Union welcomes Tanya Munetsi who started this month as Account Director in the Johannesburg agency. Described as an optimist who is enthusiastic, thrives under pressure, and embraces change, she promises to be a dynamic addition to the largest global brand agency in South Africa. Tanya boasts an impressive education. She attained a Diploma of... Continue reading→
First Choice: Walking the Daisies 2017 headline sponsor
Inspiring people to #move4goodness is part of a campaign created for First Choice by Boomtown to encourage people to live a better, more healthy life. And the partnership with Walking the Daisies ties in perfectly with the campaign. “#move4goodness is all about getting people to upload videos of themselves dancing,” remarks Jess Massyn who manages... Continue reading→
The power of personal branding
Who you are is up to you The 30 second elevator pitch, your next social media update, your LinkedIn profile, and the answer to the question ‘tell me about yourself’ are all opportunities to make a great first impression. According to Donna Rachelson, founder of Branding & Marketing YOU, they are also ideal occasions to... Continue reading→