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Santam Finds South Africa’s 12 Most Loved Local Businesses
New campaign shines spotlight on role of local businesses in the economy A survey commissioned by Santam, the country’s largest general insurer, has revealed that South Africa’s 12 Most Loved Local businesses among other include the Chapmans Peak Hotel in Hout Bay – famed for its calamari, celebrity chef David Higgs’ Rosebank eatery Marble as... Continue reading→
At African Bank ‘Everybody is Somebody’, a Black River F.C. campaign
Black River F.C. brings the brand campaign to life across various platforms Black River F.C. was awarded the African Bank business as its above-the-line (ATL) communications partner in December 2018 and with this new role, the Agency has been responsible for driving the brand’s performance and connecting the business to its current and incoming customer... Continue reading→
Capfin reaps rewards of partnering with HelloFCB+
Just 10 weeks after awarding its account to the newly-formed HelloFCB+, Capfin South Africa is reaping the rewards of its decision. Not only did its first collaboration with the agency go from pitch to market in an extraordinarily swift five weeks, judging by the incredible uptake in applications, it really hit its mark proving that... Continue reading→
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→