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Canon celebrates 20th consecutive year of number one share of global interchangeable-lens digital camera market
Canon South Africa announced today that the company’s interchangeable-lens digital cameras (digital SLR and mirrorless cameras) have maintained the number one share of the global market for 20 consecutive years1 from 2003 to 2022. “Canon develops the key imaging system components featured in its EOS series of digital interchangeable-lens cameras – CMOS image sensors, image... Continue reading→
Razor PR wins ‘Best Reputation work in EMEA’ for third year running at EMEA Sabre Awards
Razor PR, the globally award winning South African public relations and reputation management agency of M&C Saatchi Group, and its client Anglo American, took home the Diamond SABRE Award for Superior Achievement in Reputation Management at the ceremony held in Germany on Thursday. This is the third year running that Razor has won the top... Continue reading→
Effie South Africa Launches 2023 Season, Calls for Entries
Effie South Africa has issued a call for entries for the 2023 Effie Awards South Africa Programme Entries will be accepted via the Effie entry portal from the 6th of April through to midnight on June 14th 2023 The Effie Gala Awards Ceremony will be held on September 15th in Johannesburg Effie South Africa launched... Continue reading→
Seven social media trends to look out for
By Miliswa Sitshwele, head of social media at Flow Communications The rise of social media over the past decade has been a marvel to witness. (Remember the days when Mark Zuckerberg was your first and only Facebook friend and poking was a form of flirting?) Not so long ago, YouTube went from being a platform... Continue reading→
MullenLowe Partners with SASKO to Launch New Campaign Celebrating the People Behind the Brand
MullenLowe SA recently worked on the rebrand campaign with SASKO, the 92-year-old, iconic brand that still touches millions of South Africans every day. Sarah Dexter, CEO at MullenLowe SA, explains that the team created a 360-degree campaign featuring a new look and brand promise which celebrates SASKO’s quality and care through its people. “At the... Continue reading→
Tribeca appoints two account managers
Tribeca has appointed two account managers, Mbali Khumalo and Tshegofatso Mashala, bringing fresh talent and personalities to its agency teams. “We love welcoming new talent to our team, and Mbali and Tshegofatso both bring unique value and contemporary PR expertise to our agency,” says Nicky James, managing director at Tribeca. “We look forward to supporting... Continue reading→
TCL Is Making Google TV More Accessible For All South Africans
Google TV is making a difference between South Africans and enthusiasts right across the globe with an advanced, immersive viewing experience. Google TV follows closely in the footsteps of Android TV, offering the latest and greatest in television viewing. There is so much more to TV viewing and with the myriad of outstanding features on offer, like built-in Voice Search,... Continue reading→
South African Marketing Industry Alliance announces Second WFA Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Census
Marketing and advertising professionals from around the world are being asked to share their views on the state of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the industry by participating in the second Global DEI Census in marketing. South Africa – often considered a global pacesetter in DEI following the country’s transition to democracy in 1994... Continue reading→
Multi award-winning Carly Fields joins Algoa FM
Carly Fields, who became a household name after making her broadcasting debut on YOTV in 1996, followed by award-winning stints on radio, has joined Algoa FM. “I’m extremely excited to be joining the Algoa FM family!” says Fields, who hosted her first show on Friday, March 10. She presents “Carly on Algoa FM” Friday evenings... Continue reading→
MullenLowe’s commercial for Save the Children exposes Xenophobia
Thousands of migrant children seeking refuge in South Africa face hatred, harassment, and violence. As a wake up call to South Africa, and the world, advertising agency MullenLowe South Africa has created a commercial for NPO Save the Children that shows the horrifying realities of xenophobic behaviour. Indololwane, the word for elbow in isiZulu, is... Continue reading→