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Get your digital marketing into shape with these 4 practical New Year’s resolutions
The start of a new year is the ideal time to make resolutions to live a happier, healthier life. But why let your resolutions stop there? Digital is a great channel to engage with your customers and win new business, but does it also need to get into shape? The Stratitude digital team has picked... Continue reading→
Brand Council’s “Brand Barometer” Results Presentation Date Announced
The Brand Barometer Survey, initiated by The Brand Council South Africa, seeks to assess and gain insights into the state of the marketing industry in South Africa. This year marks the 4th Annual Brand Barometer Survey but before we embark on this new journey and are able to interpret and tackle the challenges and opportunities... Continue reading→
Tshimologong and BCX launch digital innovation programme
Does your business have disruptive potential? Wits University’s, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, has announced the launch of the BCX Innovation Programme and are inviting technology start-ups to apply. Tanye ver Loren van Themaat, Tshimologong Incubator and Accelerator Manager, says the programme is part of BCX and Telkom Innovation Programme, and is an exciting opportunity to... Continue reading→
Tshimologong and ACSA partner for security design challenge
Are you a maths genius, mad scientist, engineering wizard, IT wonderchild or tech boffin? ACSA needs your skills! The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) and Wits University’s Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct, have partnered to launch a security access management hackathon. Aimed at streamlining the company’s security access, The ACSA Access Management Challenge, hopes to... Continue reading→
Kantar Consulting launches as the world’s leading specialist ‘growth’ consultancy
Kantar, WPP’s data investment management division, has merged its four founding brands – Kantar Added Value, Kantar Futures, Kantar Vermeer and Kantar Retail – to form Kantar Consulting, a specialist sales and marketing consultancy designed to ‘switch on growth’ for brand owners and retailers. Each of the four founder brands is a world leader in... Continue reading→
Natasha Marot promoted to Account Director at Tribeca PR
Tribeca Public Relations has promoted Natasha Marot to account director in recognition of her consistent growth and performance in client service, strategy and team leadership since she joined the agency in 2014. Natasha joined Tribeca with experience in the sporting PR sector, and has since expanded this experience where she now leads a team that... Continue reading→
#cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL LAUNCHES IN CAPE TOWN
The #cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL is a new initiative of The Netherlands Consulate General which aims to celebrate and examine the power of design to tackle current socio-economic and environmental challenges within an African context. In collaboration with The Craft and Design Institute and Future Cape Town , the first edition of the initiative will be hosted... Continue reading→
M&C Saatchi Abel joins with Lexus and Automark to start 2018 in the fast lane
M&C Saatchi Abel Johannesburg is celebrating more than the dawn of a new year this January: the agency is also toasting the win of two covetable motoring accounts: Lexus and Automark. These gains build on the momentum established by the agency during 2017, when its portfolio grew thanks to various new business wins, including Windhoek.... Continue reading→
Space for One More
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→