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Navigating the new normal
By Claire Herman, Media Operations Lead at The MediaShop In a matter of months our world has been turned upside down after experiencing a global pandemic infecting over 5.1 million people around the world and resulting in almost 331,000 deaths so far (Worldometer, 21 May 2020). Besides Bill Gates and the screenplay writer of Contagion, who... Continue reading→
Practical tips for marketing in times like these
By Herman Degener, The MediaShop If your daily grind is remotely related to the marketing segment, you’ll probably agree that there is more ‘how to market in a recession’ research around than you can shake a stick at! Who does one turn to in times like these for advice, especially when there’s a cacophony of... Continue reading→
HaveYouHeard’s Ryan McFadyen to return to DNA Paris – virtually
HaveYouHeard Co-Founder and Head of Strategy, Ryan McFadyen, who was the only South Africa invited to judge at the inaugural DNA Paris last year, will return as a judge this year – virtually. DNA Paris, an award show and design conference, was founded to discover, progress and celebrate fresh and remarkable design thinking across a multitude of... Continue reading→
We’re facing a new way of connecting with consumers
By: Victor Koaho, Business Unit Manager, The MediaShop The world is currently experiencing the worst pandemic and economic downturn seen in the past 75 years. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused serious economic ramifications not only for South Africa but for the world at large. This has been exacerbated by the fact that governments around the... Continue reading→
Here’s a list of charities to support during lockdown
South Africa’s Good Things Guy Brent Lindeque and his team have been hard at work compiling a comprehensive list of charities across different spectrums that are looking for donations and assistance during Lockdown. “We have been inundated with hundreds of requests from fellow citizens asking where they can help and which charities are most in... Continue reading→
MetropolitanRepublic lives up to its reputation, produces industry acclaimed campaign for SA Tourism under lockdown
Refusing to compromise the speed, agility and commitment to quality on which it has built its reputation, MetropolitanRepublic has delivered five inspiring and empathetic television commercials for South African Tourism (SA Tourism) in as many weeks, all of them under lockdown. The campaign has been lauded by many industry commentators as well as the domestic... Continue reading→
Weber Shandwick’s Tankiso Motsoeneng named Best Up-and-Coming Public Relations Professional
Weber Shandwick’s Tankiso Motsoeneng has been named Best Up-and-Coming Public Relations Professional at the 23rd edition of the PRISM Awards, one of Africa’s most prestigious public relations and communications programmes. Judged by 67 seasoned industry professionals and 10 associated judges (young newcomers to the industry), the PRISMs recognise the successful fusion of strategy with creativity... Continue reading→
Toyota SA dips toe in esports arena with new activation from Brand Inc
Toyota South Africa is dipping its toe in the esports arena with the launch of the Toyota Esports Challenge, an activation conceptualised and implemented by the vehicle manufacturer’s newly appointed activation and sponsorship agency, Brand Inc. Part of the HaveYouHeard group, Brand Inc is a collaboration with GGWP (Good Game Well Played) to create a... Continue reading→
The local newspaper footprint is evolving
In a bid to give local and national advertisers the most effective reach and a more effective solution for readers and brands, Caxton Local Media is evolving and adapting some of its local newspapers’ footprints. The recent decision was made due to the current tough economic climate coupled with the company’s solution-driven response to these... Continue reading→
South Africans want brands to keep being active in their lives during lockdown
A study conducted by marketing communications agency HaveYouHeard has found that South Africans want brands to being active in their lives advertising during lockdown. According to the agency’s Head of Strategy, Ryan McFadyen, the overall expectation of the 780 respondents to the survey is that brands should be active and should be useful, whether to... Continue reading→