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Bayeza: turning interns into future leaders
In its sixth year, Boomtown has taken on five graduates to expose them to the magic of the ad world, and mould them into outstanding, employable advertising professionals. Bayeza started in 2012 with one graphic design intern, Pola Maneli. A talented individual who has gone on to win two gold Loeries went on to work... Continue reading→
Primedia Outdoor extends branding opportunities in the heart of Harare
In continuous efforts to develop new media opportunities for marketers, Primedia Outdoor has recently erected five innovative Prime Towers on the main highways leading into and out of the CBD of Harare, Zimbabwe.Harare has a major population of 1.56 million people – making it the most populous city in Zimbabwe with a diversity of economic... Continue reading→
Clockwork Media Wins Best Large PR Agency at 2018 PRISMs
Clockwork Media once again claimed the prestigious award for Best Large Agency of the Year at the 21st PRISMs – an annual event that recognises outstanding work in the public relations and communications industry. That’s not all the Johannesburg agency walked away with, however, on the night of 22 April. The agency took home an... Continue reading→
Nerd academy programme launches in the Karoo
Piehole.tv and ProcurementExpress.com use innovative ways to create local employment. A nerd alert has been issued by the Karoo Tech Hub, an initiative run by video production company Piehole.tv in collaboration with ProcurementExpress.com. With an estimated 45% unemployment rate in the Eastern Cape, the tech hub has launched a free programme called the Nerd Academy... Continue reading→
Freedom Day
SPARK Media’s Freedom Day infographic.
24.com and The SpaceStation tee-up for the future
With an ever-changing digital landscape continuing to evolve at a rapid pace in South Africa, 24.com has made some strategic changes to its organisational structure – integrating its sales division, The SpaceStation, with its publishing business unit, and establishing a new commercial unit focusing on data-driven sales technology. Andreij Horn, CEO of 24.com, says two... Continue reading→
Primedia Outdoor becomes official member company of Proudly SA
The largest wholly South-African-owned outdoor advertising media specialist continues its endeavours of patriotism as Primedia Outdoor officially becomes a member company of Proudly South African in efforts to contribute to economic growth and prosperity in South Africa. The leading “buy local” initiative was established in 2001 out of socio-economic necessity to address job creation and... Continue reading→
Five reasons your PPC campaign isn’t getting you leads
For any company, from small entrepreneur to blue chip corporate, Google AdWords provides the tools to unlock a wealth of new business. But, just as Pay-Per-Click (PPC) may provide amazing opportunities and leads aplenty, if not set up correctly, it has the potential to blow ad budgets and quickly snowball marketing costs to devastating levels.Although... Continue reading→
The gap between graduates entering the workplace and the companies employing them.
The student council of the Brand Council of South Africa (BCSA) will host an open event on Thursday, 26 April around the subject of first time employment and how to make this process a more fluid transition for both the employee and the employer. Johannesburg, 23 April 2018 – The event will host a... Continue reading→
Management changes at Creative Spark, Buckland to focus on Burn Media
Digital Agency Creative Spark today announced management changes at the company, with its founder, Matthew Buckland, moving from his Chief Executive position to focus on news and media outlet, Burn Media. Tanja Lategan, Managing Director of Creative Spark, expressed support for this move. Says Lategan: “While myself and the Creative Spark team are incredibly sad to see... Continue reading→