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How long is infinity? Let’s take a minute to discuss the concept of infinity. What does infinity mean to you? Is it the length of time it takes for that special person to reply to your text message? Is it how long it takes for you to complete the last 30kms of your holiday... Continue reading→
ROOTS research reveals the most popular SA garage forecourts and top forecourt purchases
Soft drinks, airtime and top-up groceries are the three most popular items currently bought at South African garage forecourts, according to ROOTS 2016 – the country’s largest quantitative urban survey. ROOTS 2016 research is made available by BMi Research to marketers, brand owners and distributors, including garage forecourt owners, who are looking for strategic insights... Continue reading→
Make 2018 the year you find your purpose!
Vega, a brand of the Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), will host a National Open Day on Saturday, 20 January 2017. Vega invites parents, scholars and prospective students to attend its very first open day for the year, taking place at Vega campuses nationwide on the 20th of January 2018, giving prospective students and... Continue reading→
Promise reflects on 2017’s successes as a strong platform for 2018
“We began 2017 with a clear strategy and achieved all of the metrics we set our sights on. Various industry wins and exceptional clients helped us to achieve our greatest year yet. We believe the year was successful due to a combination of our diverse competencies and our clients’ belief in these qualities,” says James... Continue reading→
Wag the Dog launches a series of handbooks
Wag The Dog Publishers is launching a series of handbooks aimed to address the ongoing challenge faced by retailers of training and retaining staff. First in the series is Your Hardware Handbook. The spiral bound easy-to-use booklet will include valuable information on products and information to boost staff confidence and knowledge. Your Hardware Handbook will... Continue reading→
Primedia Outdoor harvests their two new food gardens in Gauteng and KZN communities
After the successful implementation of two food gardens in conjunction with Primedia Outdoor and NGO Food & Trees for Africa, Siyamnaka Youth Centre in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal and Balebogeng Higher Primary School in Mamelodi were able to reap the rewards of their hard work. The food gardens were established in March and June 2017 respectively, and... Continue reading→
Contact Media & Communications announces new appointment on southern African travel companion, OnRoute magazine.
After years of exponential growth and support from both the industry and its readers, Contact Media & Communications’ OnRoute magazine is delighted to announce Angie Snyman as the new editor on the title. OnRoute has been a travel companion to South African families and road users for the past five years and we look forward... Continue reading→
Dear H&M, we need to talk
Anne Dolinschek, Head of Consumer PR, Conversations Group @AnneDoli @Conversations_G My wardrobe has generally loved H&M. Their clothing is trendy, relatively affordable and easy to wear. The retailer made a couple of faux pas over the last couple of years, but their last one broke the camel’s back. Please fam, it’s 2018! How are they... Continue reading→
Engen and DSV Bybox hit the 20 000 mark
Engen partnered with logistics group DSV Global Transport and Logistics (previously UTi Distribution) in 2014 and over the past three years the partnership has gained significant traction, having recently broken the 20 000 parcel barrier. There are currently 65 DSV Intelligent Bybox lockers at Engen service stations across South Africa.According to Seelan Naidoo, Engen’s General... Continue reading→
Space is running out, book your seats for the IAS new business course
With the IAS new business course, less than two weeks away, the Independent Agency Selection (IAS) recommends that agencies book their seats now as this promises to be one for the books. For six consecutive weeks from Wednesday 24 January 2018, the IAS will run its “winning new business” course for agencies – aimed at... Continue reading→