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Caxton Magazines evolves publishing models of two brands
Caxton Magazines has evolved the publishing strategy of two of its oldest brands, Living and Loving and Your Family, in line with the changing media environment and the way in which the modern reader is consuming niched content. Living and Loving is to be repositioned exclusively as an online parenting information portal but through its... Continue reading→
HaveYouHeard combines content and production in one department
Cape Town-based agency, HaveYouHeard, has launched a content production department to improve turnaround times, reduce costs and add value during the creative process for clients like Old Mutual, Martell, Cape Town Tourism and YouTube. Comprising an in-house video content studio with camera, lighting and audio equipment and a green-screen facility, as well as an in-house... Continue reading→
ROOTS 2019 research shows that appliances and electronics are major growth categories for women
SPARK Media’s ROOTS research gives us unparalleled access to trends over time, allowing us to see and predict changes in consumer behaviour at both a national and local level. Having conducted in-depth interviews with over 18 200 women from a diverse range of communities, ROOTS 2019 found that appliance and electronics shopping has increased by almost... Continue reading→
Digital advertising is changing and so should our tactics
Yvette Gengan, Digital Media Manager at The MediaShop One of the things that digital marketers have in common is growth hacking (not the start-up kind, the growth kind). We spend our days constantly trying to improve strategies, channels, buying methods etc. to affect growth for our clients But it has become increasingly challenging to break... Continue reading→
HelloFCB+ Wins Creative and Strategic Duties for The City of Cape Town
The City of Cape Town has handed HelloFCB+ the reins to its account after a hotly contested pitch that pit a number of Cape Town-based agencies against each other. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the creative and strategic responsibilities for the City of Cape Town, and we’re looking forward to finding new and innovative... Continue reading→
Debonairs Pizza continues to innovate with On the Double® Stacked
Debonairs Pizza, the leading quick service restaurant in the pizza category, has launched an innovative new version of its popular On the Double® offer as part of its ongoing strategy to engage with millennials and attract new customers. The 28-year-old brand briefed its long-standing agency, FCB Joburg, to develop an above-the-line campaign for the new... Continue reading→
The MediaShop Johannesburg appoints Claire Herman
With two decades of media and advertising experience under her belt, Claire Herman has been appointed Media Operations Lead for The MediaShop’s Johannesburg office. “Most of my career has been spent within Media Agencies with a three-year stint in Media Research conducting studies that prove advertising effectiveness and ROI,” she says. “I am very passionate... Continue reading→
Press Start! Toyota SA launches iconic Supra with FCB Joburg
Toyota SA has launched the fifth-generation Supra to South African high-end sports car enthusiasts with a 360° campaign from FCB Joburg that taps into the nostalgia of the video games it featured in during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. The iconic Supra was discontinued in 2002, some 19 years after it was launched in 1978.... Continue reading→
PanzerGlassTM influencer campaign by HaveYouHeard a ‘smashing’ success
An influencer campaign trialed for PanzerGlass™ by insights-driven communication agency, HaveYouHeard, in Durban has been a ‘smashing’ success. A provider of world-class screen protectors for mobile devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops and smartwatches, PanzerGlass™ briefed HaveYouHeard to create awareness for the brand within a clearly defined market to inform its national launch. The resultant ‘Hammerday’... Continue reading→
Exploring Limpopo and discovering insights
Chipo Mujuru, Digital Media Strategist at The MediaShop I recently had the remarkable privilege of travelling to the province of Limpopo to explore the nooks and crannies of this region beyond its popular tourist spots. I had heard a lot about the region’s villages and organic fresh produce, the pride of the Venda people and... Continue reading→