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Killing the content plan and other ways to shake up social media marketing
Dan Pinch, executive creative director at King James Group and co-founder of King James Digital Cape Town, I’m probably not alone in feeling that a lot of what brands do on social media doesn’t work that well. Despite increased media and production budgets, teams of specialists, and expensive social management tools something often feels flat. The... Continue reading→
Boomtown wins Lafarge Zambia account
Following on from its work with Lafarge South Africa and Maluti Mountain Cement in Lesotho, Lafarge Zambia has appointed Boomtown to launch a campaign in Zambia, celebrating their 70-year heritage. Starting with a referral and requests for credentials from the Lafarge South Africa team, Lafarge Zambia was impressed by the work Boomtown had produced for... Continue reading→
Fake news and the role of the ordinary citizen
The spread of misinformation, political spin and fabrications have been around for as long as humanity has had the means to circulate these views, from the time of soapbox orators to the early printing press. However, the ease at which this kind of information is disseminated has taken on a particular voracity in the age... Continue reading→
Nielsen releases data on SA shoppers attitudes towards price and promotions
South Africa is home to a nation of promotion obsessed shoppers. This insight stems from a newly released Nielsen report The Price of Promoting, which shows that 75% of South Africans claimed to know the prices of the grocery items they buy and notice changes in price, versus 69% in 2017. In addition, 31% actively... Continue reading→
HaveYouHeard launches activations division
In a bid to deliver high-quality consumer interactions that don’t blow its clients’ budgets, HaveYouHeard, the communication agency specialising in uncovering unique insights that facilitate the creation of innovative ideas, has established an activations division. Headed by Victoria Gabler, the division is able to deliver on a brand’s promotional staffing, in-store and on- and off-trade... Continue reading→
How Social Media Is Turning Tea Into The Beverage Industry’s Sexiest New Offering
When you drink your next cup of tea, did you ever stop to think about what made you reach for a cuppa? We may not realise it, but social media has revolutionised the way we talk and think about what we eat and drink. According to a recent Innova Market Insights consumer study, one in... Continue reading→
Could A Crisis Be the Best Thing To Happen To A Business?
Heather Astbury, Managing Director and Co-founder of The Reputation People, explains why it could be. Did you know the Chinese word for crisis is made up of two characters – one representing threat and the other representing opportunity? This is worth remembering because every crisis, no matter how serious, allows a business the opportunity to... Continue reading→
Primedia Outdoor unveils its powerful new video wall in Lagos
In their continued drive to bring the best branding opportunities to the Rest-of-Africa, Primedia Outdoor has recently unveiled a new 3m x 12m LED video wall in Ikeja City Mall, the largest shopping mall in Lagos, Nigeria. Surrounded by over a 100 stores and restaurants, this landscape LED video wall offers a powerful communication platform,... Continue reading→
MOST celebrates even more amazing sponsors
With the annual awards just around the corner most of the MOST sponsorship opportunities have already been signed, sealed and sold. The annual event, which takes place on 10 September 2019 at The Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg provides an annual opportunity for the media industry to network and build relationships. “Forging excellent relationships and... Continue reading→
Old Mutual, HaveYouHeard launch cornerstone of revamped sponsorship strategy
Old Mutual and its newly appointed strategic implementation partner, HaveYouHeard, have launched one of the cornerstones of the financial services company’s revamped sponsorship strategy – an impactful collaboration across music with aspiring artists and established industry experts. Musicians, singers and aspiring artists will participate in a series of events intended to share knowledge that could... Continue reading→